This is the fourth post in a series – to go back to the first entry in the series, click here. If you just want to go back to the most recent entry, click here. It’s been awhile since my last day in the shop with my windsor chair kit, so I take the opportunity to go back through […]
Last month, Kreg McMahon taught a well-attended cabinet built-ins class at Highland. In the class, Kreg demonstrated all the construction steps of building a custom built-in right onto a wall, including design & planning, sheet good processing, joinery methods, adjustable shelf holes, design detail enhancements and face frame cabinet door construction. As Kreg is a […]
Wow, we are almost halfway through August – when did that happen? If you are wondering where the summer went, and trying to think of some fun activities to do with your kids or grandkids in these last weeks of the season, here’s a great option: Woodman Concept Toy Kits for kids include all the […]
This is the third post in a series – to go back to the first entry in the series, click here. If you just want to go back to the most recent entry, click here. Did I say yesterday was a sanding marathon? I think I was confused, and actually meant to save those words to describe […]
That’s right – the August 2011 edition of Wood News is out, and it’s another good one. This month, we’ve got a new column from our Down to Earth Woodworker, where he updates us on the progress of his new workshop, including installation of stairs to the second floor, a couple windows, and an inviting […]
OK, so what plane do most people think about when someone mentions a smoothing plane? A #3 or #4 seems to be most common, but the “smoothing plane” moniker does reach from a #1 on up to the #4-1/2. All are good planes, but there is another choice that is often overlooked, and it just happens to have a […]
The following article appeared in the 4th issue of our new woodturning newsletter, The Highland Woodturner. If you are interested in receiving The Highland Woodturner every month, you can sign up here! Turning Your Own Baseball Bat By Jack Masten North Creek, NY What does a retired Industrial Arts Teacher give his 15 year old grandson for […]