Few things let us see the personality of a woodworker like a view into their shop. The design, use and upkeep of a shop gives an odd insight to how a person approaches their work. Providing a unique and personal view into the variety of shops found around the United States is “Woodshop Lust”. The […]
Call me Ishmael! Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; then I account it high time to take a class. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly sign up for schooling. (Sorry ‘bout that, Mr. Melville.) A few […]
Today we have a special guest blogger – Peter Galbert, who will be teaching a week-long Windsor chair building class this October. Peter shares some of his techniques for turning the shapes that make up the balusters in the article and video below. If you found this as fascinating as we did, you ought to […]
The August edition of Highland Woodworking’s free online newsletter, Wood News, is on the stands and chock full of interesting reads. Our Down to Earth Woodworker, Steven D. Johnson, takes some time to discuss getting in and being in the “zone” in his woodshop. Check it out if you’ve ever been in the “zone”, and […]
I’m still waiting for my portable workbench vise to arrive in the mail so I can start playing with my Lie-Nielsen 102 block plane and the blocks of wood I have sitting here that are just crying out to be made smaller. In the meantime, I am undertaking a few home improvement projects that will […]
Alright, Highland Woodworking fans – I have a confession to make. I don’t know very much about woodworking. Before you send emails in complaining about how a complete novice is writing on a blog about woodworking, let me explain myself a bit. I grew up surrounded by woodworking and hardware. I am only older than […]
We are planning a packed week of Windsor Chair making and traditional Windsor Chair construction technique this October! Peter Galbert will be on hand for a week-long hands-on class in building a Child’s Windsor Balloon Back Chair. This handsome Windsor design has a graceful curved bow back and crisply shaped, shield-style seat. Generous leg splay […]