Category Archives: Woodworking

Dumbest mistake of the year so far, I put my new bandsaw blade in upsidedown. It makes a big difference.Before:After:

I finished my humidor last month – my first box ! It’s my first time working with walnut with spanish cedar lining. The dark edges are ebony (also a first).>

I was asked to make a wobbleboard for someone at work after he hurt his ankle. It’s basically a pogo-ball only you strengthen your ankle by rolling it around at progressing angles.Here’s my version complete with a removable insert. The … Continue reading →

I needed some square wooden dog for my workbench dog holes. The Lie-Nielsen website wanted $50 for the pair. I knew a guy who bought them and I asked for the dimensions and made my own. Perfect replicas.

I’m going to try and make this in the next month:It’s actually going to be a baby change table, I’ll post a picture of my progress later.

Here’s some things I’m working on lately:First we have my first box ! A cigar humidor. It’s my first time working with walnut and Spanish cedar lining. The dark edges are ebony (also a first).Next we have the start of … Continue reading →

What a surprise I had when I came home. My wife had a wrapped up present to give me which was totally unexpected. Even more unexpected was that it was my #1 thing on my wish list for Christmas this … Continue reading →

I bought my first woodworking card scraper today, such a cheap little thing that’s so useful. It can scrape off the thinnest shavings of wood a hand plane could never do.

Today is worksharp 3000 day ! Now my tools will always be razor sharp, that’s one thing off my wish list.