Sometimes you have to build some simple shop storage, nothing fancy, but it needs to get items organized and “out of the way.” I recently acquired a selection of practically new battery powered DeWalt tools, and they were cluttering up the workbench and work surfaces in the shop. I did not want to just shove …
So with Christmas presents done, I took the opportunity to clean up the shop a bit before starting on the next projects. Now its getting ready for the next projects! Kevin
I have to make 13 sets of an item every Christmas for family & friends. This year its been a trial, as each one has two parts, so I’ve had to make 26 each of an item, glue it up, and then finish it. Unfortunately, for each step in the process, I could only do …
This week I prepped for and sold at the local farmer’s market. While a good day (60 degree temps, clear) it was very windy, and my 10×10 canopy blew over and actually hit the folks across the way. So I had to “pop off” the fabric top and bask in the sun for the rest …
We’ve only got one Farmer’s market (Moorestown) left for the year, and two Christmas markets (Collingswood and Moorestown). After reviewing my inventory at the close of the year, I determined that I had a need for more laminated cutting boards, meditation candle holders and small phone holders. So I spent the last week building them. …
Sorry for the lack of posting recently, but I had several family emergencies/health issues that I had to take care of, which kept me out of the shop. I’ve also started a new one-year job as an engineer, which is going to keep me away from a lot of my shop time. I still have …
I often get asked questions on what I use when I apply a finish on my work. There is a lot of concern on “food safe” and “child safe” finishes, and the potential for contamination. Finishing is a real art, and there is often excellent work that is created that gets ruined when you do …
I am back at the Farmer’s Market again today, this time the Collingswood NJ farmer’s market. Its full of a lot of farm and food vendors, with lots of great food. A lot of folks stopped by and expressed interest in my work, and I had a few folks set up commission work for me. …
Sorry for the lack of posting and pictures. I have been out backpacking and just got back. will resume shortly.
One of the issues you always have with running a woodshop is taking the time out for machine maintenance and to sharpen your tools. You don’t get a lot of enjoyment out of doing these basic processes, but if you fail to maintain your tools, they will stop working well for you – or worse, …
