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Do you check Rockler’s website two, three times a day?
Is there an identifiable trail of sawdust going from the garage to the bathroom, to the fridge and back to the garage?
Do you dream in oak?
If you have a passion for woodworking, it likely doesn’t stop when you’re on vacation. For those of you who love this hobby or career to a point of near obsession, we have some wood-related books you’ll love to read on the beach – and not a single one is a how-to! [click to continue…]
Toy Chests are a godsend for eliminating reducing clutter in a home with one or more children. They’re also typically really boring for both the parents and the kids. When was the last time you saw a toy box that had any uniqueness and character to it? Exactly. . . never. That’s all about to change when you check out one of the newest vendors on Etsy: Thomas Engineering, run by the talented carpenter (and my personal friend) Joe Thomas. With the word “Engineering” in their name, you might suspect this toy chest offers more than just a piano hinge. And you’d be right, it definitely does! [click to continue…]
When I am sent something to review, I get a little evil. It is akin to playing with house money. The tool didn’t cost me anything–and I’m just “out” my time. Small loss. Considering most of the time I’m just screwing off, or being a nuisance in general anyway. It is work so to speak–but I get to play with cool tools, and try to find things wrong with them–and break them. It’s kind of a dream job, really. (Don’t tell Marc). One of these cool tools is the Porter Cable PC15TCSMK. [click to continue…]
A few Saturdays ago I was enticed by the promise of beer and steaks to help a fellow carpenter with an “easy” project. Why I listen to this guy anymore is beyond me. At last count I’ve helped him: Build a deck, move (twice), help his friend move, build a playground, and I delivered his twins in a mini-van on the way to the hospital. I made that up–but I might as well have. The amount of back-breaking work and misery this “friend” has bestowed upon me defies reason. The upside is: we usually end the day a little a lot more tipsy than when we started it. [click to continue…]
