We just released our October issue of Wood News Online, full of some great woodworking project ideas, tips, and stories. This month’s issue includes: Our ‘Show Us’ series featuring woodworking shops, woodworking projects, and carving projects of our readers: Show Us Your Shop – David Lane’s beautiful stand-alone shop in Old Lyme, CT. Show Us Your […]
Welcome to “Tips From Sticks-In-The-Mud Woodshop.” I am a hobbyist, not a professional, someone who loves woodworking, just like you do. I have found some better ways to accomplish tasks in the workshop and look forward to sharing those with you each month, as well as hearing your problem-solving ideas. Tip #1: RED NAIL POLISH Everyone […]
While at WIA 2014 a few weeks ago, we came across the Fred West Commemorative Tool Chest made by Andrew Gore of Andrew Gore Woodworks. We caught up with Andrew at WIA and he discussed the significance behind the chest and what was included inside of it. Below is our video, as well as a […]
For this month’s Wood News Online we received the following Ask the Staff question from D. Grover: I recently acquired a Pfeil bowl adze, which needs sharpening. I am at a loss in figuring out how to accomplish this and what type of honing stones, etc. to use. With the size, inside bevel and the […]
If you have been woodworking for a while, there is a good chance you have seen or even built a rendition of Norm Abram’s Miter saw station. I built my version several years ago and as the years have passed, I have made several changes to it to meet my shop needs. My most recent change was […]
Ok people, it’s time to get back in the shop. Summer is over, Labor Day is gone so you can’t wear the white apron any more this year. Holiday season is coming, and it’s time to make something. Summer time is when we all head off in different directions, vacations at the beach, trips to […]
This is the time of year many woodturners dust off the lathe and gear up for their winter activities. While it’s not even close to fall in Texas, I recently began the process of cleaning up my shop. Fortunately, I do this sporadically throughout the year. This tends to make this job a little less daunting. This […]