1. Successful shop cleaning

Cleaning your shop is very nearly the same as taking out the trash, the job is never totally done. I clean my shop every six months or so. No, I sweep and clean as I go, I'm talking about cleaning and arranging. My next door neighbor loves to...

31/05/2008 | 177 Hits | Read more...

2. Hollering "UNCLE!"

Sometimes you get asked to put a bid in for a job that you would really like to do. You do a little research and quickly find out that you cannot bid competitively. When this happens, just holler "uncle" and pass on the job. It makes no...

12/05/2008 | 116 Hits | Read more...

3. Recession woodworking

When ever where ever recover and recycle wood! In case you hadn't noticed, we are indeed experiencing recession. Less disposable cash thanks to nasty gas prices and all the other fuel based ramifications. Don't let your woodwork suffer due to...

02/05/2008 | 137 Hits | Read more...

4. Special orders?

IF you do any amount of woodwork you WILL encounter special orders. They may be for specific gifts for someone or they may be the harder to handle, pay upon completion kind. Obviously the paying kind are nice but make sure you don't bite off more...

07/04/2008 | 113 Hits | Read more...

5. Spring plans

Spring has sprung and the desire to build is strong.  Not to mention BUILDING means you aren't in the yard weeding and trimming!  Georgia-Pacific has some great plans that can help you out and give you some welcome additions to your...

19/03/2008 | 108 Hits | Read more...