Holy smokes! You turn your back for one minute, and before you know, it’s Friday of Get Woodworking Week! I hope you are all out in your shops, encouraging others to follow you to learn the craft or building projects for others. You know, one of the best things about woodworking for me is that … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2015: Friday→
Yup, it’s midweek, and I hope that you are enjoying the fun that comes along with Get Woodworking Week. One thing I like to do in my shop is listen to music. I can plug in my iPod and select whatever I want to hear while I’m out there. Because I have so much uninterrupted … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2015: Wednesday→
Well, we’re off and running with Get Woodworking Week 2015, and things are going great! I hope you are taking the time this week to demonstrate a few skills, build a special gift for someone in your life and spark an interest in woodworking in someone important in your life. Today, I offer a guest … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2015: Monday→
As we wrap up Get Woodworking Week 2014, it’s important to note that we began and ended with contests of great physical effort. On Sunday, the Seahawks beat the Broncos in the SubPar Super Bowl, and today is… No, it’s not the Winter Olympics, although I am looking forward to watching some of that crazy … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2014 – Saturday→
My wife is a high school English teacher, so we work hard here at home to make sure we speak more goodly… I mean better… Definitely better. A part of that effort is that we play a bit of a game when it comes to spelling and grammar. I have been asked to take out … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2014 – Friday→
I have a friend who is a Civil War Reenactor. There, I said it. It’s almost like admitting I am in a rehab program. “Hi, my name is Tom, and I have a total addiction to Tic Tacs.” Well, anyway, my friend derives tremendous enjoyment from getting all gussied up in his scratchy wool suit, … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2014 – Thursday→
I have a couple of friends who are looking to buy new houses. And, it seems as if every day, I get an update on how the house hunting is going. They talk about the beautiful, large rooms. The big yards. The big windows that let in lots of Florida sunlight. When it comes to … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week 2014 – Wednesday→