1. Put it away!

Having just walked out to my shop, opened the door, looked in, closed the door, I can attest first hand that putting stuff away is the ideal plan.  Coming back to the shop tired and unloading the truck by dumping everything where ever it will...

18/01/2010 | 145 Hits | Read more...

2. Plans or no plans?

If you have spent any time at all on the Internet, you are aware of tons of free plans for woodworking.  Chances are good that somebody has a plan like you are looking for, or close enough to put you in the ballpark.  I built a rifle rack...

19/11/2009 | 202 Hits | Read more...

3. Plastic wood

Sometimes we find ourselves with a head scratching problem that has no easy answers.  My shop seems to draw critters that eat wood.  Tenting and treating is the accepted norm to reduce the critters.  Even doing all the right things,...

07/09/2009 | 180 Hits | Read more...

4. Picking lumber ain't easy

I just got back from one of my favorite stores.  I set a new, all time personal record for spending by walking out having spent and entire $1.22.  This is unheard of for me.  I had intended to buy some 1 x 4's to trim out the attic...

22/07/2008 | 820 Hits | Read more...