WOMANIST WISDOM IN THE WOOD SHOP
WOMANIST WISDOM IN THE WOOD SHOP
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” in the last post are super sharp. They should be … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
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 the shop. Then I debarked the branches with a drawknife … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
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 is the elbow adze. For generations, it was used mainly … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
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.
My visits to the garden could be more frequent, I … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
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 of our teeth. Over time, we cannot eat or chew … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞