Rockler Work Light: LED is FUN for Me
It has been kind of a woodworking theme for me this month. Not that I claim any type of real skill in that area—but hey—if I can fool someone into paying me to do dangerous …
Written by: Ty
Woodworking
Sanding 101 – Basic Sanding Tips for a Necessary Evil
Sanding is one of those things that can often be the “make or break” part of a wood working project. Sanding can mean the difference between an “Oh, cool.” or a “Wow! You built that?!” …
Written by: Ty
SKIL Project: Caboose Inspired Toy Chest
If you have children or grandchildren, you probably know that one of the side effects of Christmas, Hanukkah and the myriad of other holiday celebrations is the need for more storage. Even if the kids …
Written by: Jen
Get Inspired: Woody Goodie Gifts From AREAWARE
The holidays have arrived and with it, the season of rampant consumerism has also been ushered in. The ding of the cash register, the rustling of dollar bills, the whines of bratty, toy-obsessed children …. …
Written by: Jen
Dremel Trio Review – Triumphant or Trivial?
Dremel is at it again—this time with the Dremel Trio. Dremel kicked us one of their Trio tools to try out and I ran it through my usual Home Fixated torture tests. This little guy …
Written by: Ty
Building Materials, Garage, Woodworking
SKIL Project of the Month – Shop Cart
If you’re addicted to DIY projects and the latest tools, there’s little doubt that you also have a slew of organizational products to keep your tools and screws and nails and nuts and what-not where …
Written by: Jen
Online Game Find- Rockler Woodworking Skills Challenge
How good are you at eye-balling the middle of a plank of wood? How well can you create a right angle without the use of a draft ruler? The lopsidedness of your projects and home …
Written by: Jen
Blog Find: The Expanding Round Table Project
With (American) Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s safe to say that the holidays are on the verge of kicking off. That means an increase in family dinners, potlucks, and parties. Around my neck of the …
Written by: Jen
CustomMade.com – Artisans Meet Buyers, Buyers Meet Artisans
CustomMade provides custom artisans such as woodworkers, metalworkers, glass makers and home remodelers, with the necessary tools to find a global audience for their services. Following the Internet’s fine tradition of porn, match-making, and of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Green, News, Videos, Woodworking
The All Wooden Bicycle Land Speed Record Attempt
“If you build it, I’ll ride it.” Those were the fateful words of accomplished triathlete James Tully, after his friend Michael Thompson floated the idea of building an all wooden bicycle. While most of us …
Written by: Marc Lyman