Blog Series

Building Some Chevalets, a Class Action

Part 6: Slow Progress ..... but progress none the less

When I left off last time I said that the “furniture” was done. That wasn’t quite true and it took quite a while to finish the job. Because I will ...

Part 7: Saw Frames, Clamp Springs, and Height Adjustability

Just a bunch of photos from the last few days to bring the project up to date. When I left off I was about to make the saw frames and the clamp spr...

Part 8: More To It Than Just Pretty Chevalets

When I last posted in this blog, I had almost finished the chevys and was feeling about ready for the classes to begin. Well ……. that may have been...

$100 Favorite Technique Challenge

Part 1: Announcement

Marquetry, wood carving, scroll sawing or …? Your choice. Post a blog entry about your favorite technique for a chance to win $100. Include techniq...

Part 2: And the Winner Is ...

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Favorite Technique Challenge. You can see the entries here. And the winner of the random draw is: Cin...

carving space and homemade setup

Part 1: carving space intro

So ive been looking online to find a good set up for chainsaw carving area. Ive had no luck so im going to get creative and share anything i come u...

Part 2: homemade log carving equipment

Started the day making the upright log holder. The blocks move and straps hold the log against block so when im carving the log dont turn and tip. ...

For the Sailors and Boat Lovers

Part 1: Cowichan Bay Regatta from My Deck

(That is the front deck of the house not my boat.) Every year on BC Day weekend we are treated to a major sailing event that we can watch from our ...

WoodworkingWeb Awards - Backyard Bling

Part 1: Announcement

Theme: Backyard Bling Your backyard is your oasis, so why not create something special, this summer, to enhance it, to celebrate it, to give it a l...

Part 2: Cast Your Votes

Backyard Bling Awards entry period is over and we ended up with 11 entries. Now it’s time to pick your top 5 list and cast your votes. Voting deadl...

Part 3: And the Winners Are ...

Our 6th WoodworkingWeb awards are over and we ended up with 11 entries. I would like to thank you all who participated by submitting entries or vot...

Wooden Games

1 entry

Part 1: Get Me Out

I am starting a series about wooden games. Some made by me, some by others, some copied and other. These are for the young the old and the other. F...

Bring Your Buddy Challenge

Part 1: Announcement

We are ready to grow by leaps and bounds. And we need your help to spread the word. As a bonus, you can win $100 cash prize. Here are the simple ru...

BUTTERFLY CONSTRUCTION BLOG

1 entry

Part 1: BUTTERFLY CONSTRUCTION PART ONE

Here is the first part of the promised BUTTERFLY Blog to go with the project post . I will start with a sketch of the clear plastic templates which...

A STORAGE SHED FOR MY BBQ GAS GRILL

10 entries

Part 8: Door Hinges

I didn’t get much done today as this is our shopping day. I did manage to get the hinges installed on the door frames though. Yesterday after takin...

Part 9: Hanging the Doors

I didn’t get as much done as I thought I would today. I’m not sure why, but I think it had something to do with the sun, which made an unexpected, ...

Part 10: Finishing Up

The carpentry work is finished and only the painting remains. I enjoyed this project and I hope it will be a convenience for us in the years to com...

Clamp Storage Design Challenge

Part 1: Announcement

Every woodworker needs a serious clamp storage. Why not design it yourself? We’ve partnered with 360 WoodWorking to challenge you to design and dra...

Part 2: And the Winners Are ...

Every woodworker needs a serious clamp storage. Why not design it yourself? I’m happy to say that many of you decided to share your own clamp stora...