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Its been said that US Military servicemen bring one of two things back from a tour of duty in Germany: a clock or a wife. When I returned from my tour 20 years ago, I brought something else, a couple of wooden hand planes. When they were given to me, I thought that they were only a bit better than ...
This project began as a Christmas gift for my Grandmother. 40 years a go my Grandfather made her a set of 6 wooden toy soldiers for the front walkway. They each held part of a string of lights that ran along both sides of the walkway. Well, as you can imagine, after 40 years they are pretty well wo...
From: Jeff Hoste Location: Sycamore, IL Hobbyist or Pro: Hobbyist Project Name: Steamer Trunk/Toy Box Wood Species: White Oak / Walnut Finish Used: Sanded to 220 grit. Blond Shellac. Wipe on Poly. Project Description: We welcomed our first child into the world in the summer of 2009 and when Christ...
ring front apron of workbench Transporting large sheets of plywood Transporting solid wood lumber Email Apparently we answered this same question last week. Oops! Ty Allan writes: I am a new woodworker and am branching out into the hand tools. I currently have no hand saws and am looking to buy some...
I decided to start woodworking about two years ago after my wife, Michelle and I went shopping for a new bedroom set. We visited the local furniture mart and Michelle found a set that she liked. It looked nice and each piece was priced around $500. When I asked the salesman what it was made out of,...
One of my all-time favorite hand tools is the router plane. However, I very rarely use it to create joinery. In my shop, its sole purpose is fine-tuning. The blade can be set at a fixed distance from the base so it is incredibly effective at creating dados and grooves of a consistent depth. When I ...
This week’s project is submitted by Chris. Let’s check it out and see what he has to say: “I’ve been watching your videos for the last few months, and find them very enjoyable. I watched Part 1 of the gadget station last night, and what you’re working on is very much...
It seems that most new woodworkers follow a backwards path these days: power tools first and hand tools second. So whether you go full-on Neanderthal or you end up employing the hybrid system, learning the proper use of hand tools will indeed improve your woodworking. So where do you go to learn?...
Spring is here and before you know it, we’ll be fighting the heat of Summer. So now is the perfect time to get inspired and start thinking about projects you can make to enhance your enjoyment of the great outdoors! All week long we’ll be posting Viewer Projects with an outdoor theme, ...
Again?!?! Every time Woodworker’s Safety Week rolls around, I can count on at least a few folks saying, “Haven’t we covered everything already?!” Yeah, I’m talking about you Shannon. Ha! Honestly though, it is a valid question. After all, how many times can we talk abo...
This week’s project comes from Mike in Orlando, FL. Let’s check it out: “Since the birth of my daughter ten months ago, my woodworking days are few and far between. So when my wife mentioned she had bought a king sized bed from a friend of a friend I figured I might be in for a w...
Josh, an experienced hand tool guy wants a recommendation for a good “first power tool”. I am new to The Guild, but looking forward to the upcoming builds. I am a hand tool guy and have everything I need to complete a project with hand tools. However, after attending classes at Kelly ...