Spoon Tool Sharpening
Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen. A dull tool is a dangerous tool. A lot of people struggle with sharpening their tools, but it is important to keep your tools sharp. A sharp [...]
Zen-Wu F-2 Hammer Review
Tool: F-2 Titanium Hammer Shop Now Manufacturer: Zen-Wu Toolworks MSRP: $159 It’s not often that a new tool company makes a significant impact in the woodworking market, and it’s even rarer [...]
Meyer Woodworks Filter Shaker Review
Tool: Filter Shaker Shop Now Manufacturer: Meyer Woodworks MSRP: $199+ I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: my dust collection system is one of my favorite things in my shop. It could [...]
Shaker-Inspired Bench
This woven bench is a simple project to build, and is elegant enough to fit in any decor. The Shakers were incredibly inventive, not just of the furniture they designed, but of their techniques [...]
Grizzly G0999 15″ Planer Review
Tool: G0999 15″ Planer Shop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $1450 When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop. The [...]
Fuji D6 HVLP System Review
Tool: D6 HVLP System Shop Now Manufacturer: Fuji Spray MSRP: $2299 (includes T70 HVLP Spray Gun. 1.8mm Air Cap Set, 19pc Spray Gun Cleaning Kit, Wet Film Gauge, “Always Measure” [...]
Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing at Harvey Industries
A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to travel from the US to China to visit a Chinese tool manufacturer. From a personal [...]
Pattern-Cut Finials
The traditional way to make a square finial on a bandsaw is to mark and cut the pattern on one side of the blank, then tape the offcut back on in order to guide the cuts on the adjacent side. …
Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Square Review
Tool: Folding Saddle Square Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $59.99+ Making accurate marks is one of the most fundamental tasks in a wood shop, yet it can be quite challenging to [...]
Visiting North House Folk School
Visit the north shore of Lake Superior to connect with a craft community like none other. I’ve learned over the years that the world can be a lonely place. The digital platforms that were [...]
Sandpaper Saver
Sanding between coats of polyurethane is tough on sandpaper. And I make it tougher, because I never wait the recommended 72 hours before recoating. But if the finish isn’t bone-dry, the paper is [...]
Festool ETSC 2 Sander Review
Tool: ETSC 2 125 Random Orbit Sander Shop Now Manufacturer: Festool MSRP: $598 (kit includes sander, 2x 4Ah batteries, charger, dust bag, edge guard, and Systainer) If you’ve been reading [...]
