There are quite a few books by intarsians that explain their techniques. Hundreds more have been published covering different tools, woods and finishes - plus of course there are thousands of websites packed with information. The trouble is it can...
I thought I had a really nifty idea for a steam box.
We have an old (1920) stone house in Philadelphia and these types of houses are nearly impossible to insulate. The walls are 18 inch thick but of this total dimension, about 14 inch is the...
Because my wifes handbag is well overloaded I had to make this tapemeasure holder as small as possible. With the small tolerances required I selected a timber that was dry and wouldn\'t move much when finished. I chose a piece of blackwood that...
One of the great joys of telescope making is grinding your own mirror. Now days it is easer to buy finished mirrors than grinding kits to make them. Still grinding your own mirror is a key skill that makes you a real telescope maker.
These ornaments can be made in a minimal amount of time and each can be uniquely crafted to an endless variety of designs. Here are three designs to get you started, along with some suggestions for other styles that could be equally marketable.
If you aren't comfortable using drills be sure to print a copy of this feature for your favorite toolman. This week I am sharing a simple wood project that makes thread storage neat and organized. There are many places on the net that offer...
Christmas ornaments don’t have to be made of glass or metal. I make wood ornaments, consisting of a hollow ball with a turned ring around its midsection and finials top and bottom. Making these ornaments is a good way to use small scraps of...
This simple organizer neatly stores papers, files, books, magazines, catalogs etc. We have provided several customization options so that you can accommodate different size items, vary the style, and alter the dimensions. It goes together very...
