Author: Steven Ricks

This past weekend, I finally had the chance to build some tables for the new lounge area in the shop. I used the basic Shaker End Table design from the Introduction to Woodworking class but added a few personal variations. I was thrilled to complete all three tables in just one weekend! This was my…

Hey everyone! I know you’ve been wondering where we keep the pencils and felt-tip markers since we moved. They usually end up on the parts cart in the office, but they keep going missing every other day. I have a solution that I think is the best thing for woodworking that I’ve seen in a…

Steven points out his favorite feature of the Festool Kapex Mitre Saw.  

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]October 1st is our one year anniversary. Steven recorded a quick thank you video….

Do you like British Bakeoff or Pottery Throwdown?  If so, then you’ll love Handmade Britains best Woodeworker.   I have only found two seasons, but you can check them out on Youtube.

Steven takes us through setting up the planer to make that first cut.  It’s easier than you think.  

Let’s face it: our egos can sometimes create challenges, often for those around us. After nearly a year of running a shared workshop and teaching woodworking classes, I’ve encountered a wide range of woodworkers. My favorites are those who are new to the craft—whether they’ve never touched a tool or have only taken a high…

Lost Art Press –: The following is excerpted from “The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke,” by Monroe Robinson. Millions of PBS viewers first met Dick Proenneke through the program “Alone in the Wilderness,” which documents Dick’s 30-year adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. On the shores of Twin Lakes, Dick built his cabin and nearly all…