Woodturning is perhaps one of the most artistic of the wood crafting family of skills. That's not to say that traditional woodworking; or certainly wood carving is not artistic. They can, in fact, be very artistic. Look at the sculpted lines of a Sam Maloof chair, or the graceful style of a Craftsman table and wood carving is art by definition. What sets woodturning apart is the lathe
Good working starts with good wood. In this article I discuss how to choose lumber and how to adapt your plans to work with what is locally available.
In this article I discuss routers. There are many choices when it comes to routers and they are one of the most versatile tools in the woodworkers shop. I look at some of the many tasks they can perform.
: Do you like to build with wood? Do you find yourself lingering in the tool aisles, sighing at the site of fresh oak lumber? It takes more than just a thought or a picture in your head to create something memorable and satisfying. Without a plan, all that beautiful lumber will be nothing more than firewood. Good Woodworkers use plans. Here are my thoughts about using premade plans and suggestions
In this article I discuss workshop dust collection. Dust and wood chips left lying around create a hazardous work environment. I tell you why it is unsafe and simple ways to take care of the problem.
Are you planning to build a computer desk to trick out your home office? Good woodworking requires a good plan. Here are some tips for designing or adapting a desk plan to make sure it fits your needs.
The most common building material for woodworkers is the softwoods; pine, redwood or fir. These are readily available at your local lumberyard or home improvement store. In addition to be readily available the softwoods are also the least expensive so, let's take a closer look.
