Anthony the "Woodsmith"
I want to show a few more good projects made by the students in my summer class. Today I will talk about Anthony's knives. Unlike my first year at Belmont Hill summer program, when three or [...]
The Icing on Work Standoffs
Poutine. Ice hockey. The outstanding parking ticket I owe in Montreal. I know I’m going to get spanked for this by our neighbors to the north, but those are the three things that come [...]
How to Sharpen a Marking Knife
Sharpening a spear-point marking knife isn’t difficult, but it sure seems to flummox some woodworkers. The bevels on the knife are small, and if you aren’t used to freehand [...]
Kevin Ireland, New Publisher for ‘Popular Woodworking Magazine’
Good things are worth the wait. We’ve spent nearly five months finding the right person to take my spot as publisher and business leader for all things woodworking here at F+W Media. Now, [...]
SketchUp and Southern Furniture Book
As we get closer to sending our forthcoming book about furniture from the MESDA collection to the printer, I thought it might be interesting to take you inside the sausage factory. The book [...]
Can’t Attend Woodworking in America? Here’s the Next Best Thing
Even if you can’t get to the upcoming Woodworking in America 2011 conference, you don’t have to miss out on learning from some of the top-notch speakers who will be sharing their [...]
Get a Consistent Set on Your Saw With Paper
Whenever I teach a sawing class, I typically reduce the set of students’ saws using a metal file. And when I do this, I’m also amazed at how many times I’m also filing an errant [...]
JPEG WARS!
In an effort to get some competitive juices flowing for the Woodworking in America 2011 JPEG Wars, I’m posting two images by our reader, Doug Henderer. Doug submitted these images of a [...]
Stickley-Style Sideboard
Stickley-Style Sideboard A masterpiece in Arts and Crafts style By Tim Johnson and Bruce Kieffer This sideboard is a reproduction of one that originally appeared in Gustav Stickley’s 1912 [...]
AW Extra 10/25/12 – Limbert Table
Limbert Table A slick bandsaw jig makes it straightforward to build. By Jon Stumbras and Tom Caspar Bold design, strong joints and graceful cutouts.These are hallmarks of the Arts and Crafts [...]
SOMETHING FROM THE HEART
THIS IS NOT A PUZZLE OR A ILLUSION,EVEN MY WORK FROM PALLETS . THIS IS FROM MY HEART FOR ALL THE FAMILYS WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES AND THE CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST PARENTS. IN THE 911. I MAY BE …
Greene and Greene-Style Side Table
Greene and Greene-Style Side Table By Tim Johnson Why make an ordinary table when you can make this elegant one instead? The difference is in the details. That’s the genius behind the [...]
