About a decade ago, a fellow woodcarver and master knife maker, Rich Notto, gave me a cute little wooden safety pin he’d made. It’s an unusual gift I hold dear to this day. Unfortunately, he …
Written by: Steve
DIY Discussion, Green, Painting, Woodworking
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 …
Written by: Rich
Hello kids! Hope all is great in your area. We are fine here in jolly ol’ Houston, as it’s called by … no one. Today we bring you a set of DIY floating dining room …
Written by: Monique
Home Fixated sponsor Rockler has a pizza cutter turning kit that’s a great way to make an awesome holiday gift. They are a very high quality heavy piece of machinery that could easily double as …
Written by: Jake
There inevitably comes a time in life when one is forced to cut the proverbial cord. When it comes to tools, power cords can be a real hassle, tethering you to the nearest AC outlet …
Written by: Steve
Wine, it’s a magical substance. It has the uncanny ability to make this gravity-defying piece of wood balance at a seemingly awkward angle and, later the same day, making you lose your balance. If you’d …
Written by: Steve
I was going to be a lumberjack until the foreman told me I couldn’t cut it and gave me the axe. Trust me, it’s better this way. Logging is hard work! This crafty little birdhouse …
Written by: Steve
“You can never have too many clamps” (credit: every woodworker who’s ever lived). Though outsiders might not get it, it’s such an oft repeated adage for a good reason: It’s true! But it’s not always …
Written by: Steve
Electronics, Tools, Woodworking
Back in May, I had the pleasure of reviewing General’s new ToolSmart lineup, a collection of electronic tools designed to make your life and projects easier. While each works as a stand-alone tool (the new …
Written by: Steve
Let’s say you have a desk you’d to adorn with a cool looking name plate. One that makes a bold statement; One that says to others “I’m not just some working stiff. I’m a working …
Written by: Steve