● A Sheath for the Elbow Adze
First the handle
In my opinion, any tool with a sharp edge needs a sheath to protect it and, me, the woodworker. The small elbow adze blades I “handled” … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
Month: December 2022
● Lashing the Elbow Adze
After a storm, I found fallen elm branches that were the perfect size for the handles, also called hafts. The branches were put away to dry and acclimate to … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Elbow Adze – Branch and Blade
All you need is a blade. For a few years and many reasons, finding a “conventional” adze for carving bowls has been difficult. A fascinating tool that’s an option … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ Ode to a Japanese Garden
I made my long-standing visit to a beautiful and magical place today – a Japanese garden. It lays peace and calm upon me that lasts for an entire year.… 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ Old Saw Restoration – The Teeth
Saw teeth are similar to our own. If the teeth are not cared for they can break, fall out, or succumb to the elements. Plaque is the well-known destroyer … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞