I’ve read a few articles recently about how to get a new generation of woodworkers started, and the concern that our craft may not have the same longevity now that it had in the past. These days it seems like woodworking classes in schools are few and far between, price of entry to woodworking can […]
Before taking Fundamentals of Woodworking with Sabiha Mujtaba, I was a dabbler, a wannabe woodworker. I had a nice set of woodworking tools, but lacked the knowledge and skills to use them. And more than that, I lacked the confidence to say to myself “I want to build a new [insert woodworking project here]” and […]
My quest to become a woodworker has been a slow process. I started with lofty dreams and memories of growing up on the floors of Highland Woodworking, but not actually using any of the tools. My next step was an overwhelming first exposure to a wood-related project. My account of building a planter stopped at […]
Ever since I overheard my Dad say he was going to cut down the old Magnolia tree by our house, I was excited as only a small boy can be. The thought of my father swinging his giant double blade axe, chips flying, and that giant tree crashing to the ground while I yelled “timber” […]
Hello Woodworkers, The December edition of Wood News is out, and this month it is packed full of entertaining and informative woodworking articles for you to enjoy. One of our themes for December seems to be how much you can accomplish in a small space. First we have another update from Dilo Fernandino, our Brazilian […]
Wow, I have had a busy week between chair making and Thanksgiving. Early in the week I went for a visit with the people who make the chair kit. Their building is about three miles from my shop and I wanted to meet with them to gather any information I could about the shape of […]
Now that you’ve finished taking inventory of your shop, you are fully aware of which tools you need to add to your collection, right? Well that is perfect timing, because Highland Woodworking is having a ridiculous Black Friday sale right now. Lots of great deals, including these and these, and many more. If you are […]