I went to Highland last weekend for a Saturday class on Spoon Making. I have made a few spoons over the years, mostly by trial and error, watching Roy Underhill and some other videos on the internet. It is always funny to me there is a mythos about many kinds of woodworking and Spoon Making […]
September/October is the time of year that woodworkers go back to their shops after a summer of vacations, retreats, warm weather, and relaxation. Several of our blog contributors wrote about their experiences of getting back into the shop, preparing for the creation of holiday presents, and their general overlook of the woodworking season. Click through […]
Do not throw rocks at this sign. My eighth grade teacher Mr. Knox put a sign in the parking lot that said “Do Not Throw Rocks at This Sign.” He put it there to prove a point that if you tell a kid not to do something, most likely they will want to do it. […]
A “backstory” is a literary device used to lend depth and color to the main story. Characters often have history that impacts their present decisions and actions, and that history often is revealed as a ‘backstory” that helps us understand the character’s current motivations and psyche. The backstory enriches and enlightens and makes the main story line more compelling. […]
Class starts early on a Saturday morning with everyone sipping coffee and chatting amicably, the group of us ranging in skill level from those who have been turning for a while to folks who have never held a woodturning tool before. The classroom at Highland is a great place, all old wood with various projects and tables […]
With my recent lower back surgeries, I’ve had a decent period of time where I was completely unable to do any woodworking, and while this hopefully doesn’t directly relate to any reader, many will likely have (past or present) life get in the way of our enjoyable pastime. I thought I’d share some of my thoughts about getting […]
It’s likely on your checklist right alongside tuning up the snow blower, draining the gas from the lawnmower, and getting the winter togs out of the closet. And if stocking up on wood is not on your list, it should be. Fall is a great time to buy lumber for all your upcoming wintertime projects. It […]