There are times when I need to cut a curve in some wood, but either don’t want to use the band saw or it’s not available. In the past I’ve seen woodworkers using a bow saw to perform these types of cuts. Basically, this is a blade, placed in a frame with some mechanical means […]
When Peter Galbert comes to the High next month to teach his class on Windsor Chairmaking, I am sure he will bring his Galbert Caliper with him. He should bring it with him so you can buy one. The High loaned me one a couple of weeks ago to try out and let me tell you about […]
In early August, five hopeful woodworkers traveled to Highland Woodworking to make their Maloof Inspired Rocker with master chairmaker Charles Brock and his assistant Mark McGowan. They all came from different places but interest in learning new skills and building the rocker was their common reason for attending. A retired shop teacher/school administrator from California […]
My Dad was a positive guy, and he turned the phrase around and tirelessly reiterated to me, “A good workman doesn’t blame his tools,” whenever I was tempted to blame less-than-stellar work on a saw, plane, chisel, or hammer. I grew up believing that skill was the only viable variable in craftsmanship. Well, I’m sorry […]
A few years ago I wrote a little rant about using plans to make projects. Because of my training and background, for a long time I thought the only way to build a project was by using a set of plans. Listen to the recording below and see how it was a Windsor chair class […]
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