11. Battlin' Tops

Tops are a natural on the lathe, easy to make and they use up scraps of lumber that might otherwise be tossed.  The problem with tops is they walk around and tend to get away from you if you aren't careful.  I turn tops between centers,...

13/12/2006 | 522 Hits | Read more...

12. Pens n keychains

Finding the works to make pens or keychains is as simple as going online and looking for them.  I get my stuff from The Wooden Post.  A mandrel to hold the blanks and bushings are a must.  A LIVE center should be used but they can be...

08/12/2006 | 566 Hits | Read more...

13. Sawmilling 101, Know thy neighbor

After a good amount of research I knew there was a market for rough sawn lumber.  After more research I determined that my Dad's three acres would be a good location to set up a small sawmill operation.  I wasn't interested in going...

01/11/2006 | 591 Hits | Read more...

14. Recycle a pallet

Recycle a Pallet   Do not turn your nose up at pallet wood. ESPECIALLY the hardwood variety! Dismantling a pallet is a pain in the backside but it can be worth the effort. Hardwood pallets can be an unusual combination of woods, oak is...

06/09/2006 | 2520 Hits | 1 comment | Read more...

15. Woodworking tools, the basics

  Woodworking tools, the absolute basics   The tools for working wood are as varied as the folks who do the work. Pick up any book about tools and you will find recommendations for a specific list of tools that THEY feel are the...

06/09/2006 | 1592 Hits | Read more...