Every so often, I get an uncontrollable urge to empty a box of matchsticks and attach them to something. Aside from being an indication that my meds may require further adjustment, the latest episode seemed …
Written by: Phil
Hardware, Resources, Tools, Woodworking
There’s a six-lane road north of where I live, outside of Pittsburgh, aptly nicknamed McNightmare Road by the locals. Its real name is McKnight Road, and with its abundance of malls, restaurants, car dealers, and …
Written by: Phil
Wood can be so damn straight! Oh sure, you can always grab a trusty jigsaw and a little sandpaper to make a few curves. But what if you’ve got a woodworking project so curvaceous it …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Milwaukee Tool, News, Porter Cable, Tools, Woodworking
You know the deal with glue: you buy a normal size container, use a little bit of it, set it on the shelf, and then forget about it – and next time when you try …
Written by: Brad
It’s been a long week. And it’s only Tuesday! These happen now and then. The ebb and flow of life means you will traverse the highs and lows and the peaks and valleys as you …
Written by: Brad
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Well, Jimbo and I have the majority of the deck done, and it looks nothing like a surfboard. The last time I posted, we had been methodically adding strips of wood, one at a time, …
Written by: Brad
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
A major bonus in hooking up with an old friend to do a project like this wooden surfboard is the camaraderie that comes from working together on a labor of love… and using his garage. …
Written by: Brad
Not long ago, CNC Routers and sundry computer-controlled machining tools were the realm of specialty fabrication shops. Housed only in places that made custom aerospace widgets for Predator drones or specialized parts for multi-million dollar …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Videos, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
In today’s world of machine-made and mass-produced goods, it’s easy to think that just about nothing is made by hand anymore. Machines spit out parts, robots grab and assemble them, and many human beings are …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
So in March I posted that I was going to make a wooden surfboard with my friend Jimbo. It could take a while, but WTF, I don’t like cold water anyway. It’s for the summer, …
Written by: Brad