1. Raised planter beds

Raised bed planting is taking us by storm! Now especially, is a good time to consider a raised bed and perhaps planting yourself a garden. The economy suggest this might be a very good idea. 2 by's are my preference and depending on what I can...

21/10/2008 | 75 Hits | Read more...

2. Driveway prototyping

My shop, crammed to the roof as usual, has been calling my name, begging me to clean, arrange, visit, for weeks now. Part of the problem is I did some salvage work and came away with an assortment of lumber. Big pieces, small pieces, lots of screw...

17/09/2008 | 118 Hits | Read more...

3. Don't abuse your tools

'tis a sad tale I have to tell...a poor woodworker, hard at work, trying to align some boards being joined with screws. He KNEW he needed a lever. He KNEW he shouldn't use his clamp. He KNEW in an instant that he had screwed the pooch...DON'T ABUSE...

17/09/2008 | 161 Hits | Read more...

4. Mailbox post

A mailbox post will cost you close to 30 bucks at the store, considerably less if you build it yourself.  The ideal situation is to have a mailbox needy neighbor who will gladly pay 20-25 bucks for their own mailbox post which covers your...

16/09/2008 | 516 Hits | Read more...

5. Is woodworking dying?

I had an interesting conversation with my son the other day.  We were discussing things to build from wood that would make money.  Yes, he too is a woodworker.  As we discussed various items he pointed out that the market for things...

04/09/2008 | 161 Hits | Read more...