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 […]
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 […]