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Peter Brown is a professional computer geek and a hobbyist woodworker in Northern California. He spends his weekends renovating his 1960′s house and escaping to the shop whenever his family declares that he’s “helped enough for one day.”

Accessories, Spyder

Spyder Skeleton Jigsaw Blade Review – Woodworking Fish Stories

“I once cut a straight line with my jigsaw over 3 feet long” I proclaimed. “Look out Peter’s telling fish stories again! Yeah right, and I bet Bigfoot was right there taking pictures for you!” …

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Written by: Peter

September 4, 2014

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How To, Metalworking, Woodworking

How to Make a Wooden Box with a Cool Copper Pipe Inlay

I had this idea of making a unique woodworking project using something that most of us probably having laying around the garage, or in the shop. Something you might not associate with woodworking, but that’s …

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Written by: Peter

July 7, 2014

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How To, Woodworking

Upcycle Blue Jeans – How to Turn a Denim Micarta Bracelet with Woodworking Tools

Bear with me here. While this doesn’t look like typical HomeFixated how-to material, you might be surprised. Looking for an original jewelry idea for the person that has everything? How about a denim bracelet made …

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Written by: Peter

June 18, 2014

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Hardware, How To, Woodworking

Taking Rockler for a Spin – Turning Kits Review

Pizza, Beer & Beards. What could be manlier than the preceding list? Right. Crafting wooden handles for the tools used in the aforementioned manly pursuits! To truly personalize your facial grooming, suds and pizza pastimes, …

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Written by: Peter

May 28, 2014

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How To, Woodworking

Join The Rebellion – Star Wars Wall Clock

Every man I’ve ever met has had a secret fantasy that some old codger would find him one day, hand him a laser sword and explain he was the last person in the galaxy with …

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Written by: Peter

May 4, 2014

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How To, Woodworking

Wooden iPhone Speaker – A Must Have Accessory

What do you get for the phone that has everything? Trendy case? Check. Cool apps? Check. What about a wooden speaker? Che- wait, what!? I suppose to be more precise it is actually called a …

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Written by: Peter

April 29, 2014

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Accessories, Tools, Woodworking

The Clever Clamp Aid You Didn’t Know You Needed – GyroJaw Review

What is small, orange, made in the USA but sounds like it should be wrapped in pita bread? The GyroJaw. When this little aid sample (sent to Home Fixated for review) first arrived I couldn’t …

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Written by: Peter

April 11, 2014

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Gardening, How To, Woodworking

A Pinterest Project – Glass Bottle Bird Feeder

Do you Pinterest? My wife does. It’s more than a passing fancy for her, it’s practically a career. “Peter, I saw a bird feeder on Pinterest.” “Uh huh, that’s nice dear.” “You don’t understand, I …

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Written by: Peter

March 12, 2014

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How To, Woodworking

Stop Swinging Doors – Lathe Turned Custom Door Stops

I’ve got a revolt in my house. The servants have become the masters and without a stern correction they will continue to swing whichever way the wind blows. My doors are out of control and …

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Written by: Peter

February 19, 2014

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Garage, How To, Videos, Woodworking

Never Lose Your Pencil Again – Pencil Drawer Project

What is the one enemy of my shop time? Wrestling band saw blades? Sharpening dull plane irons? Re-grinding chipped chisel bevels? While those are all time consuming, they can’t compare to the true enemy of …

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Written by: Peter

January 23, 2014

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