So…….a bench atop a bench, right. Right. My little workshop bench doesn’t have a good vise so my options are to build a woodworking vise or build a small, portable workbench with a good woodworking vise. I need this and …
It’s snowing sideways and 17 degrees. Perfect weather for some wood working. You remember that I mentioned splitting some Diamond Willow for the outhouse posts. It was Shellie’s idea, I don’t think I’d ever come up with it on my …
We have a lot of artistic talent in Homer. Among them is a carpenter namer Taro. He brings traditional Japanese technique into all his projects. He has a remarkable relationship with wood. Here is an outhouse that Bill and Shellie …
I’m going to make a benchtop work bench. A small (1′ x 18″ which expands to 1′ x 3′) portable work bench that has a nice vise that can hold pieces of wood at a comfortable height for planning, routing …
Been watching a lot of you tube video of woodworking. I don’t have enough room for most of their projects but it is interesting to watch other woodworker’s processes. My favorite is Neil Paskin. He’s an Aussie and he loves …
Got a photo of the sunrise from my deck. It was at 10:38 am precisely 33 minutes after our official sunrise. A function of my elevation (420 msl) and the 4000’+ terrain across the bay. Cloud cover permitting, the sunset …
I’ve made these pieces of me for my grandchildren (and now for Primrose, a remarkable young lady who will join them as our hope for the future) because years ago I came across a simple little step stool with my …
Got invited to a formal cocktail party so I had to get something to wear. Should be a great holiday season! Stay warm.
I know it has been a while but I figure no one has noticed. I’m writing from my new laptop. I won’t go into the gruesome details except to recommend that you should avoid bathing your laptop. Getting a new …
I’m writing this while safe and soundly ensconced in my condo, watching and listening to the Stellar Jays who are slowly and begrudgingly forgiving me for abandoning them during the fall harvest. Peace will be maintained as long as I …