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THE SLEEPER PICNIC TABLE. WITH THE TOOLS THAT YOU HAVE ,ROUTER-SKILL SAW- SANDER -JIG SAW.PLUS BASIC HAND TOOLS AND A BIT OF KNOW HOW.? YOU TOO CAN PRODUCE THIS FROM A...

I’ve been a “cabinetmaker” for many years. I’ve built furniture and boxes, done a little turning and there’s been a fair amount of carpentry over the years as well. But...

Following his trip to North Carolina to shoot two shows with Roy Underhill for “The Woodwright’s Shop” and a three-day teaching stint at Roy’s school, Chris took a few days...

I just read another post about a fellow who hurt himself on his table saw. I think it takes guts to report an injury like this on a wood working...

I’ve always been hesitant to get to know my personal heroes because it’s usually a disappointment. They almost always turn out to be just like the rest of us. A...

When I teach classes, I tell my students to buy their winding sticks in the “18th-century Tool Section” of their local home center. They look puzzled until I pull out...

StoreWall recently announced the InstallStrip, an installation device that simplifies wall storage panel installation. Attaching the InstallStrip is fast and creates an extremely strong storage [...]

I would probably be a better person if I didn’t interact with other people. That is the thought that flashes through my head when Roy Underhill says to me: “I...

Forrest Manufacturing recently announced that the company now offers two metric versions of its deluxe Custom WoodWorker I Blades for use on Festool plunge cut circular saws. These two Custom...

So we shot two 25-minute episodes of “The Woodwright’s Shop” today. So you are probably wondering what the heck I did with the other 23 hours of my day. Manicure?...

This summer I am teaching the next generation of wood-lovers, wood hobbyists, and perhaps even one or two future cabinet-maker/wood-artists. I preach the gospel of Woodworking in an amazing setting:...

THESE SLEEPERS COST 5 POUND EACH.THESE ARE 8 FT X 10 INCH X 6 INCH. EASY TO MAKE BENCH. ONCE MADE USE BOILED LINSEED OIL.THIS WILL LAST A LIFETIME. AND EVERY SO...