Back Saw Restoration

I purchased this Back Saw on eBay at a good price.  The points that sold me on the saw were the following: the handle was in good condition, no broken horns or cracks; the plate was already cleaned of rust; Tom Fidgen has a saw from the same maker and he said it was a … Continue reading Back Saw Restoration

Glow Stick Lightsaber

My friends' daughter turned 1 year-old today and she had a Star Wars themed party.  Not sure of what to get a 1 year-old for her birthday my wife suggested a holder for a glow stick to replicate a lightsaber handle.  Something she could reuse with 10" Dollar Tree glow sticks.  I thought that was … Continue reading Glow Stick Lightsaber

Beeswax Waterproofing/Wood Finish Paste

In search for a wax polish that could be used for more than just wood finishing I came across a Beeswax/Oil Polish that can be homemade.  It is used on bare wood to penetrate the grain and smooth out the surface and keeps the surface to a matte, or satin, shine.  It can also be … Continue reading Beeswax Waterproofing/Wood Finish Paste

Tools in My Shop

Here is the rundown on the tools I use in my shop.  There will be affiliate links and alternate substitutes to the tools when applicable. Sharpening Pond: Pump Tubing Cameras and Filming/Recording Gear: FITFORT Action Camera MeFoto Sidkick360 Smartphone Tripod Adapter Small Ravelli Tripod 70" Tripod Blue Yeti Microphone Dragonpad Pop Filter Microphone Boom Arm … Continue reading Tools in My Shop

Modern Bed

I made a bed to a clients specifications about a month ago.  They wanted a simple design, inexpensive materials, and 18 inches of floor clearance for storage underneath. I made this bed nearly entirely from big box store construction lumber with the exception of the head board.  That is made from vertical grain douglas fir … Continue reading Modern Bed

Quick Thoughts on Pricing Work

I was thinking about the last episode of The Dusty Life, a podcast which I co-host with Brian McCauley and Kyle Toth, where we had a couple questions about how we price our work for clients.  Do we charge an hourly rate plus material cost x3? Material cost x4 plus a bit more for incidentals … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Pricing Work

Chinese Cherry Blossom Inlay

This is a brief tutorial on how to use a router to make an inlay in virtually any piece of furniture. It isn't a comprehensive lesson but there is enough information to get you started and make your creative side shine through. Here are links to the tools/supplies I used. Bosch PR20EVSPK 5.6-Amp Colt Palm … Continue reading Chinese Cherry Blossom Inlay

2 Beds 1 Shop…And the Clock is Ticking

My wife is due to deliver our 3rd child any day now and we are one bed short for our current family of 5.  The goal was to have my daughter's bed completed last month so when the new born comes home my daughter could have her own bed.  Now the clock is ticking and … Continue reading 2 Beds 1 Shop…And the Clock is Ticking

Creating a Unique Patina Finish: Making of A River Runs Through It

In the video below I outline the method that David Marks teaches in his Chemical Patina classes.  You can find a more detailed written article with a simple web search on Fine Woodworking Magazine's website.  David Marks published an article several years ago in an issue going into a great amount of detail not only … Continue reading Creating a Unique Patina Finish: Making of A River Runs Through It