Craftisian Blogs

For over 15 years now I have been working out of my garage as a workshop without a carpenters vise or a dedicated carpentry space. The shop has pro...

Back to work on the project today after our thursday shopping excursion and getting a check up at the doctor (us old folks do a lot of that). After...

My workshop has served my family well. Now it is time to dedicate some space to woodworking. It can accomidate about 10 people in comfort watching ...

Just to let you know that I have posted the photos in my Christmas basket blog which were missing.

Yesterday the basket side blanks were prepared. Today was used to prepare the materials for the bottoms, the top rims and the bottom wrap around fe...

I have made a few of these baskets through the years and they have been very popular with friends and family members. In fact some who got one bask...

Thank-you to David for taking the time to do this interview 1. What is your “inspiration story” — where did your interest in woodworking all begin?...

With my colors mostly decided I went about cutting the pieces and dividing them into two groups. One group contained all the “universal” pieces. Th...

So like most part-time woodworkers, my shop is small. 15′ × 15′ was the size that I was given by the boss. It’s home to all my equipment, other hob...

A closely watched internet auction ended this morning. And by closely watched, I mean a total of five people, including myself, noticed it a few mi...

In this video we visit my good friend Nick Pancheau. Nick has taken one of his side table designs to the next level by adding a textured pattern wi...

I wonder: "What is/are your favourite GADGETS?*