Similar Posts
Be Curious: Unlock Your Woodworking Potential
Woodworking is a craft rich with knowledge, techniques, and tools. From understanding how wood moves to selecting the best joint for a bookshelf, or even knowing when a blade is dull or when there’s too much bite on the planer, the learning never truly ends. After over 30 years of fine woodworking, I can confidently…
Dovetail Joinery with Hand Tools
Do you want to get into woodworking, but don’t have a lot of space or money for equipment? Are you interested in learning how to create projects with wood using no electricity? Do you currently use power tools, but want to see how you can integrate hand tools? Dennis Hiorns, owner of The Hardwood Craftsman,…
The Greater Why of Community Action
For years we have been working to reduce the number of teens using alcohol and other drugs in our community. In fact we have come to be known as the anti alcohol people. And in a lot of respects it has been an uphill fight to get people to buy into our cause. Recently though,…
Make a Bandsaw Box
Cut Loose. Create Freely. Leave With Something Unexpected. This fast-paced, hands-on workshop is a perfect burst of creativity—no complex joinery, no drawn-out plans—just a bandsaw, a block of wood, and your imagination. In just a few hours, you’ll design and build a sculptural bandsaw box: a small, functional piece with drawers, smooth curves, and endless…
Knowing when a tool is dull
When it comes to woodworking, one of the most crucial aspects of maintaining efficiency and safety is ensuring that your tools are sharp. However, just walking up to a tool and using it won’t always reveal whether the blade is sharp or dull. If you’re not using that tool regularly, it can be challenging to…
Bought the Jointer/Planner combo from Grizzly
Yep, I bit the bullet and bought the G0634XP – 12” Planer/Jointer with Spiral Cutter head – Polar Bear Series from Grizzly. As I was looking at the needs of my shop and where I could improve in both quality and process, the jointer and planners are both items that are both laking in both performance and process.
