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We published our woodworking-related wish lists just before Christmas…and perhaps we waited until it was a bit too late. Note to self: next time, provide links. To my mother, a diamond is [...]

LOG MAN FOR THE SPRINGTIME AND SUMMERTIME. I BOUGHT A SACK OF LOGS WHICH ARE NORMALLY USED FOR THE WOODBURNER. BUT I PICKED OUT THE BEST ONES TO MAKE DIFFERENT PIECES FROM. THESE FEW LOGS [...]

I never knew how lame my cordless Skil drill was until I used a Makita. With a clutch. And the distinct absence of flames. So these last few weeks I’ve become frustrated and obsessed [...]

 LOLLY POP STICKS THESE YOU CAN BUY TO MAKE YOUR OWN LOLLYS. A PACK OF 500 COST £3.99. THESE WERE DIPPED IN WATER COLOUR PAINT VARIOUS COLOURS. THEN GLUED TOGETHER AND AND CUT AT [...]

One of the bright spots of an otherwise dismal economic year is that small tool companies have turned out some amazing new products.

Curly Maple Shaker Hanging Shelves Project

NOW WE ARE IN THE NEW YEAR GET A PALLET AND MAKE A WHEEL BARROW. OR EVEN GET A FEW PALLETS AND MAKE A FEW WHEEL BARROWS TO SELL IN THE SPRINGTIME. IDEAL AS PLANTERS.EASY TO MAKE JUST USE YOUR …

In October of last year, we learned that after 21 seasons, “The New Yankee Workshop” was closing up shop and at the time, Russ Morash, executive producer and director of  the show, [...]

AFTER SOMEONE SAW THE WALNUT BOX. THEY COMMISIONED A SPECIAL WALNUT BOX. A ONE OFF BOX FOR A GIFT. THIS WALNUT HAS BEEN 9 CARAT GOLD LEAFED WITH A 9 CARAT GOLD CHAIN AND INSIDE IS BLACK [...]

During my first story on coping saws this week I lamented it was difficult to trace the saw’s genealogy. And I cussed the modern form. Thanks to some readers, I have some more leads on the [...]