This past Christmas, my workshop gained a new piece of equipment: a lathe! It's a Grizzly T25290, 12x18 and boy do I like it. The day after Christmas I drove down to Rockler and Woodcraft and quickly learned how much other stuff you have to buy - turning tools, sharpener, sharpener stand, chuck, adapter, safety … Continue reading New Shop Addition
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Recipe Box
A small recipe box made of jatoba and walnut.
Blackstone Griddle Box
For my birthday this year, Ana gave me a 17" Blackstone griddle which we're planning on giving plenty of use while camping. This model came with a hood, but I'm not comfortable just stacking things on it - which is sure to happen as we're loading the truck up for camping. With this in mind, … Continue reading Blackstone Griddle Box
Cutting Board
This weekend I completed my third end grain cutting board. Unlike the first two, this one features a juice groove and finger grips on the sides. These were new techniques for me, so it was a tad stressful making cuts into an otherwise perfectly good cutting board. But I must say, now that it's done, … Continue reading Cutting Board
Leather Hinges
Another style of box I've made from the Basic Box Making book by Doug Stowe features a leather hinge. This was the second kind of box I made from the book and was the first time working with another material. They're pretty handy, we've got several of them put to use in the house - … Continue reading Leather Hinges
Pencil Boxes
Another box from the Basic Box Making book which I've built in the past 6 months is the pencil box. My sister is using one for crochet needles, another is just sitting on my desk, and I honestly couldn't tell you what the others are holding. These were the first box joints I've done. These … Continue reading Pencil Boxes
Small Boxes
In an effort to learn some new woodworking skills, I've been working through a book, Basic Box Making by Doug Stowe, on small box making. I've made several different types now, each one better than those before it. Here's some of the first set, made with a mix of oak, cherry, and walnut. In one … Continue reading Small Boxes
Chuck Box II
A couple years ago I built a chuck box for food and cooking while camping. It worked out so well I decided to make one for my dad as gift this past Christmas. He has a smaller stove and doesn't need food or cooking space for 4 people, so I was able to make it … Continue reading Chuck Box II
Workbench Upgrades
Looking back, it was 2007 when I built my first workbench. While it has served me well in the 13 years since, I have spent many more hours working on it than I have in the past and I've started to feel some of its shortcomings. Not wanting to spend a small fortune on a … Continue reading Workbench Upgrades
Leveling Up – New Desks
In late July we learned the kids were going to be starting the school year from home. We made-do in the spring when everything shut down and they spent the 4th quarter of the school year from home. Claire used a folding table in our office, and David ended up doing most of his schoolwork … Continue reading Leveling Up – New Desks