● Altar-Building
The altar build is slowly showing signs of life. In the last post, Altar Joinery: Making Connections, I delved into a little history about two great empires from … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Altar Joinery: Making Connections
Initially, I thought that dovetails or any joinery applied to an African door would be an oxymoron. Would they look way out of line for my shop altar? That … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Altar-Origins
What happens today creates tomorrow
I believe that the act of making a personal altar is meditation. That act can be most meaningful when the project is put together … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ And the Trees Still Stand
For eons, wood from the forest has been harvested to the brink of extinction to sustain humanity. Houses, furniture, wine barrels, bridges, boats, fences, industrial models for tools, machinery … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
◾️ Old Forged Froe: A Short Story
A striking axe or old forged froe is a hand tool used to cleave logs. It is suited for riving billets, chair legs and spindles, shakes and shingles, and … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Container Garden Planter
A Tale of the city
Every spring I think about having a container garden. Living in an urban setting has its limitations. If there is no yard, what do … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● One Good Year
Getting up early each morning gives me a whole day to think, to laugh, and to be grateful that I can. Many cannot — rest in peace. Some days … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Inspiration for la Ébéniste
I have an idea for a marquetry project. How do I go about getting it done? Sometimes, it is difficult to implement an idea once it appears. Yes, it … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
● Shop Made Veneer Hammers
The shock of touching a cold metal handle makes my brain react in a very bad way. Never, ever does it bring a smile to my face. I feel … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞