1. Naked woodworking

All you folks who clicked here to see some skin should be thankful, there will be no beached whale in a tool belt parading around.  When I said "Naked" I meant freestyling, just winging it, no plans to follow just a few measurements...

03/07/2008 | 4 Hits | Read more...

2. Hot shop

My shop is beginning to resemble the surface of the sun. My tennis shoe soles are beginning to stick to the floor as they melt. The poor oscillating fan is beginning to show sign of duress. Did I mention it was hot? Yes, I am thankful I am not...

18/06/2008 | 29 Hits | Read more...

3. No work today

I have been out in my shop several times today. I turned on the fan. I moved the cut pieces from a project from one flat surface to the next. I sat down on one of the shop stools and shook my head in disgust. I have never been an advocate of a...

17/06/2008 | 29 Hits | Read more...

4. Eye-opener

Heading out to the shop is a journey I enjoy on an almost daily basis. To get there I walk out my back door, through the screen porch, across the yard and into the back door of my shop. A short walk, usually with a cup of coffee in hand. This...

16/06/2008 | 33 Hits | Read more...

5. Clamps and clamping

Having enough clamps is almost an impossibility. Just when I think I have just the right amount, I start more projects than I have clamps for. Occasionally you need more clamp than you have or at the very least longer jaws. Sometimes you can get...

13/06/2008 | 45 Hits | Read more...