This is a guitar I was commissioned to build, built in the traditional Spanish style of the late 1800’s. Author: Peter Borradaile Book matched Sitka Spruce top (4mm thick), sourced from…
This series of articles will show some ways on how to rescue your workshop from the entropy that generally exists within. These suggestions are not a constraint to only the workshop but could be deployed…
Indestructible and inexpensive, my aluminum square has earned its keep by doing basic layout work and guiding the edge of my circular saw when making square cuts in framing lumber. But I recently discovered a…
Arbortech Ball Gouge Angle grinders are great for quickly removing wood or metal, but the process typically involves a cloud of sawdust or sparks, and the results are often fairly rough. Arbortech’s newest grinder…
My version of the Roubo Workbench This article will show you how I’ve built this My last workbench, made from two pieces of 16mm Supa wood glued together with a high-pressure laminate top…
A particular quote from Winston Churchill begins “Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow big and strong…” He could easily have found his inspiration in bubinga trees. These trees often grow alone, or…
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is included in the price of the DBB Morticer? A: Every DBB Morticer Kit comes in a heavy duty case, the jig of your choice, self…
Use this simple 4-step strategy to turn an old plane into a super shaver. I’ve lost count of the number of planes that I’ve brought back from the brink, but if I added up the…
The Japanese call it shou sugi ban. It translates to “burned cypress plank,” and is a traditional approach to treating home siding in Japan. Charring the surface of the wood creates a beautiful black finish…
I love my wheeled marking gauge but, like any other cutting tool, it needs occasional sharpening to work effectively. The darned wheel is so small, though, that it can be hard to hone.
If a router is the most accessorized tool in the shop, a router table would have to be its best accessory. In last issue’s “Router Table Basics” story, Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk showed how to…
Make a Cheese Slicer A great little project that is also a thoughtful gift. We have sourced hardware to make your own cheese slicer. The board can be made from one of our cutting board…
