Woodworking Blogs

Before I started weaving the backrest, I made a final check on the cords-per-inch with the actual cord I would be using.   It turns out my original...

A fresh 10lb spool arrived at the end of last week, and I got started making good use of it.   I  wrap the spool in stretch wrap and pull the loose...

Here is a colored pencil drawing my new design of a Wine Cabinet designed in the Greene & Greene style. The door marquetry is a women with orange h...

Boys and Girls,   I can handle all the abuse yazall like to toss at me about my penchant for  Fe$tool stuff [-2023-04_0013890.png] however, it's ni...

[Flowerdale.png]   Boys and Girls,   This has nothing to do with woodworking… other than if things didn’t work out, I wouldn’t be here posting al...

After a day to contemplate the error of my ways, I set to removing the finish from the top of the arms in order to sand the scratches.  I spent som...

Not sure the best place to ask, but I’m looking for a good source for a colonial style drop leaf dining table. I’m cutting down a pew into a bench ...

First thing in the morning of 1/1/25 I started applying the Rubio Monocoat 2C black.  Overall, I was happy with the result.  However, with the addi...

I've had a plan to stain these chairs from the start of the project.   Red oak looks very 80's-furniture with just a clear finish, which wasn't the...

 I’m using quarter sawn ash for the trim on the panel. I cut enough material for the entire project (if all goes to plan). The border trim is 1.25”...

This blog took a backseat for a few weeks while I worked on Christmas gifts for the grandkids. The work covered here was wrapped up in October so I...

I used a 1/8" radius round-over bit in a palm router to ease the edges of the weaving slots.   Nesting the rails together provided a stable platfor...