OK, everyone, it’s day THREE of Get Woodworking Week, and the posts keep coming in! I think we’re starting to generate a little bit of excitement out there. Now, remember, Get Woodworking Week works when we spread the word, so take some time this week to talk to others about the craft. Not sure what … Continue reading Get Woodworking Week: Tuesday→
Ready? Set? BUILD! The holiday season is upon us like a full-court press, and if you are building, now’s the time to get busy. Of course, at Tom’s Workbench, we want to help make building those gifts easier for you – and those of us who will be waiting until the VERY LAST MINUTE to … Continue reading Get to Elfin’!→
Chris Schwarz’s Saw Bench If you are going to learn some new woodworking skills, you may need to build a few accessories along the way. For instance, a miter sled for your table saw can help you make more accurate and safe cuts. A bench hook can make your hand planing a whole lot easier. … Continue reading The weekly plan→
Woodworking Masterclasses dovetail caddy Paul Sellers is a master woodworker. What he can do with hand tools is amazing, and he teaches others how to master the craft. So, when I saw this plan for a hand-dovetailed caddy project that could be put to use as a sandpaper holder, I had to stop myself and … Continue reading The weekly plan→
Fine Woodworking’s Desktop Organizer Whatever happened to the paperless offices we were promised about 20 years ago? It seems as if there is more paper than ever in our home office areas. Bills. Insurance paperwork. Homework to sign off on. How do you beat the paper clutter? This free plan from Fine Woodworking may be … Continue reading The weekly plan→
Build a Butcher Block Island For the past three weeks here in central Florida, we have been socked in with some of the rainiest weather I can ever remember. I mean, it’s been pouring as heavily as I can ever remember since we moved here back in 1992. Which means we’ve been spending a lot … Continue reading The weekly plan→
Lowe’s picture frames the easy way I’m back from a huge tour of the southwest (for business) and had very little time to blog for this or my public information officer site that I run. But, I did have time to take some of the most amazing photographs I have ever snapped. So, it’s only … Continue reading The weekly plan→