Shellac, brothers and sisters… I am here today to preach to you about the virtues of SHELLAC! Truly one of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind, shellac was once a cornerstone of American life. Nowadays, it is often relegated to the bottom shelf in the finish isle of the paint department, sold in lowly quart cans as a pre-paint stain blocker (which it works quite well for). But shellac is so much more! Let us explore the miracle of SHELLAC! Read More
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Farm Wars – Revenge of the Scythe
Imagine, dear friends, a time long ago… a dark time, before the advent of lawn mowers, weed-whackers and leaf blowers. Oh yes, friends, a time when summer days were deathly quiet, with only the sounds of birds singing and the wind blowing through the tall grass… when there was nary a 24-hour fitness center and men had to resort to physical labor to get six-pack abs. A time, in fact, before actual six-packs! The scythe… the preferred tool of both Amish farmers and the Grim Reaper, is experiencing a bit of a renaissance. Not just because it goes well with hipster beards and suspenders, but also, as I recently discovered, it works REALLY well for the someone with a large lot or acreage who wants to avoid using lots of noisy power tools. Ready to learn more about how to use a scythe? Read More
