The Way Wood Works
by Nick Engler Wood is a cantankerous substance; there’s no two ways about it. Its virtues, of course, are legendary. …
Where to Buy Big Wood for Big Workbenches
During the last few years, I’ve been using giant 6×6 softwood timbers to build workbenches for classes and customers. These …
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Internet woodworking forums are great places. You can observe or enter into a debate about how many angels can dance …
Too Much Lumber is Never a Bad Thing
Whenever we convene a meeting of the “Should We or Should We Not Print Cutlists Debating Society”, we get …
My Chisel Handles are Older Than Yours
Exotic woods don’t blow my skirt/kilt/skort up much. In small doses they can look beautiful, but for the most part …
Compwood Unleashed and…
I must get off my hinder and start beavering on these two Welsh stick chairs I’m making for a friend. …
It’s Not Just for Bears Anymore
To transform a pile of 6″ x 6″ x 8′ yellow pine beams into 10 workbenches, the first step is …
Bench Building in Berea with Big Wood
The biggest challenge in building a workbench isn’t the design. It isn’t the joinery. And it isn’t even the physical …
How to Make a Quick Kiln
When I released my Compwood arm bows from the clamps this morning, I saw a little bit of springback. It …
