I spend most of my day on my feet, my big, wide, hard to fit feet. I seem to put my feet in harms way throughout any given day. The one brand I’ve found that makes their line of boots in wide as well as medium width is KEEN Utility, and I’ve been a fan of their boots ever since I purchased my first pair of hikers years ago. Now that I ditched the office life for a more agrarian existence, I need to be mindful of what I put on my feet for both safety and to provide all day comfort. The newest offering in their American Built product line is the KEEN Dover 6” WP work boot featuring Konnectfit technology, a system that provides a snug yet comfortable fit, eliminating heel rub and the attendant blisters. I put these boots through their paces right out of the box with no break in necessary, but more on that shortly. Read More
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Toy Safe Finishes – What You Need To Know To Keep The Little Ones Safe
There’s an old truism that if you want to test how well you understand something, try explaining it to someone else. Of all the topics I’ve looked into over the years, few are as mired in confusion as that of toy safe finishes. And the deeper I dug, the worse it got. Whether you’re a concerned parent or just a woodworker who wants to be sure your products won’t endanger the health of curious young mouths, you too may have asked “What finishes are safe for wooden toys?” It’s a simple question with a slightly complicated answer. So buckle up your booster seat and we’ll see if we can make some sense of it all. Read More
