Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…
A national nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, organizes “build days” where volunteers construct beds for children in n…
Fire and wax together produce a rich black surface. Fire might not be the first finishing technique that most woodworke…
Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa Other Common Names: Blue oak, Cucharillo, Encino, Mamecillo, Mossy overcup oak, Rob…
This piece is inspired by period spice chests and offers a great way to practice traditional hand tool techniques. Part…
Raising the next generation of crafts person As an adult, I’m often asked what my parents did that all their 6 children…
Whenever I was sanding by hand, the sandpaper would roll or slide in my hands, eventually tearing and turning into smal…
In a few weeks, I’ll be flying halfway around the world to attend Wood Taiwan, a leading trade show for woodworking mac…
The crew is back from spring break with stories and shop talk – from Logan’s trip to the Northeastern Woodworkers Showc…
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…
In Pennsylvania, a state representative is proposing a tax holiday for tool purchases. You’ve probably heard of “tax ho…
In the summer of 2002 I got to visit Sam Maloof’s new workshop and home in Southern California and was floored by thr…
I’ve been hoarding some huge, air-dried walnut boards for over twenty years, waiting for the right projects to come aro…
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