Craftisian Blogs

Last week I made two hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders should be able to hold the crane boom in position. Therefor I additional made a “clamping” ...

I was raised by parents that went through the Great Depression. I learned how to use what was available, repair if needed, appreciate what I had. I...

I know.. I know … don’t rush it!!! But, I have seen some leaves on the trees turning colour — we can’t deny it, fall is around the corner!! Of cour...

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. ...

I was at a tool store a while ago and saw these five packs of 15” x39.5” belts on sale $10 29 for a pack of five so I grabbed a pack but had no ide...

Recall Date: August 26, 2015 Recall Number: 15-227 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2...

Every year I try and carve one large carving for competition and this years piece was a full size American flag. Uniqueness in competition is alway...

A while ago I started another T and J building process. And from that what I think might be interesting I will make a blog entry. According the pla...

Howdy from South Central Texas, a suburb of Hell. Not that it’s a bad place to live, other than the heat and humidity. With that, my time in the sh...

I have a lot of favourite techniques but for sheer “wow” effect it is hard for me to think of one that beats sand shading marquetry. My favourite w...

A year ago, I did a commissioned piece of Fine Art Wood Marquetry with my colleague Spider Johnson. In researching how others have depicted the sky...

my favorite technique is a home made bench vise. It is better than a bought bench vise because it supports the wood for edge planning better than a...