An Ode To the Mighty Mortise and Tenon Joint
In woodwork’s sacred hall, where craftsmen dwell. They find a joint so strong, they all can tell, a mortise and tenon, A bond so tight, it’s forever true.
Woodshop News
Woodshop news is articles about what goes on in the woodshop. I am a professional woodworker sharing my experience in furniture design, woodworking techniques, how to sell your woodworking projects and the tools and materials I use. In these articles, I hope to educate people on how to be better woodworkers and designers and how to run successful woodworking businesses.
Stay current with the most recent projects I am working on, from design to fabrication. I share a lot, not only what goes on in my workshop but also what I do to keep my woodworking business running smoothly and profitable.
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It’s Been Awhile – June 2021 Newsletter
It’s been so long since I published one of these you probably forgot you subscribed to my newsletter. On the bright side a lot of things happened in my shop over the last year so let me catch you up.
Hunter Wolff Art Gallery in Old Colorado City – Gallery Review
If you are serious about collecting art or want beautiful things in your homes, The Hunter Wolff Gallery is a gallery you will want to build a relationship with.
Are you actually learning how to be a woodworker by watching YouTube
when learning how to be a woodworker by watching YouTube, I think it is important to ask yourself. Is this person a professional YouTuber talking about woodworking or an experienced woodworker sharing their knowledge on YouTube.Â
How to Build a Router Table that Looks Awesome
This router table features some of the best dust collection from under the table as well as in the fence that I have ever used. The fence is totally adjustable with a T track installed to attach feather boards and stops. The drawers are configured so they are modular, allowing tooling of bits to grow and change based on the needs of the shop. It also has space to hold the zero clearance inserts for the router lift as well as collets, different size bearings, and guide bushings.
Building an Artist Caddy for an Artist from Walnut Padauk and Copper
He gave me a fair amount of leeway in what type of patina to do on the copper and wood selection.
The Copper is patinated with an acid and peroxide technique to create unique patterns and colors on the copper tubes.