Craftisian Blogs

I removed the mid-20th-century gray marble vinyl to reveal more of the chair’s history. The top cushion’s original upholstery which was under the g...

The seat cushion was really delightful. A couple of separate foam cushions had been added to the chair to make it usable when I was a child, but th...

Absolutely nothing was even close to square. The left side of the front rail was ¼” taller than the right side. The legs (front and back) were not ...

Disclaimer: Please be aware that just because I have documented this journey does not mean that I have a clue about what I’m doing. Note: The chair...

It is time for a change at CSFM. I have decided to stop offering in shop classes and start offering the same (exact) classes via private interactiv...

Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type Recall Date: July 24, 2019 Recall Number:...

It’s been a while since I started this account and blog. I’ve been busy dealing with a life running on its own mindset—no batteries needed, and def...

A couple of weeks ago I said good-bye to my Hitachi C10FL hybrid contractor saw. It had served me well, but a move in the near future makes it oppo...

Clockwise from top left: Søren Kierkegaard, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Jean-Paul Sartre, Friedrich Nietzsche. Existentialism (/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/) is a tra...

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards Recall Date: February 27, 2019 Recall Number: 19-073 ...

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard Recall Date: February 27, 2019 Recall Number: 19-074 Recall Summary Name of Product...

Recall Date: February 5, 2019 Recall Number: 19-059 Recall Summary Name of Product: DEWALT DWD110 and DWD112 drills Hazard: The drill’s wiring can ...