● 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 ➞ ➞ ➞
● Old Saw Restoration – Cleaning
Restoration of an old saw, or the thought of it, can be scary. Fortunately, it is not so difficult if you learn a few things. The main thing to … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Saw Vise – part 2
Let’s finish a saw vise for sharpening. The ability to sharpen your own saws keeps your work flowing. There is no need to leave it at a saw sharpening … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Saw Vise – part 1
Try finding a saw sharpening service today. It is a daunting task. I have never been inside such a shop. When I was growing up, my mom sharpened the … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Leave the Table
You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served. – Nina Simone
As the completion of the marquetry project drew near, it was hard to let … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Altar-Dedication
Waiting for an idea, a symbol, or a sign requires patience and preparation. You have to be ready to receive that molecule of awareness. How do you do … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ Altar-Frame
First thing, the Baule door needs a frame. Compared to the width of the cabinet opening, it is much smaller in size. It needs to be built up.
I’ve … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Altar-Healing
Could a healing be taking place while my shop altar remains a work in progress? It took a while to get here. The primary joinery – the dovetails – … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ Altar Growth: Joining Together
Growth. That’s what I want. And practice. And doing. Oh yes… and actual experience. All of these lead to the “G” word or growth. How could it not?