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Today was mainly devoted to repair work. I had a lot of bad cuts due to the pattern coming loose (my fault). Repair method I found that the easiest...

Having the same problems today with the pattern and I messed up a lot. On the positive side I will learn a lot about how to do repairs as there wil...

My cutting didn’t go so well today. I experienced the same problem with the pattern lifting off the packet as I cut. I finally figured out that it ...

I think this drill was made in 1914 most of the paint/jappaning was missing from the frame but the main gear looked good. Here it is completely dis...

I can heave a sigh of relief now. The client just came and picked up the tables this afternoon and she loved them. Like all of us, I am never reall...

Who doesn’t like pine? It’s inexpensive, abundant, it looks great and the smell reminds me of the air freshener in my car. But the best thing about...

I didn’t get much done today on my wizard marquetry, but what I did do maybe brings up an interesting topic, sand shading. A disclaimer here as I h...

I didn’t take any photos of the ebonizing process originally, but since several people expressed an interest I made a little video today. It shows ...

After getting the packet ready for sawing I put clear packing tape on the top and bottom, partly to lubricate the blade and more importantly to giv...

I finally got all my veneer patches placed, at least those that would be cut this time. Here they are finished. The next job was to tape the layers...

Last fall I entered my “Music” table in the Sidney Fine Arts Show on Vancouver Island and while it didn’t sell, it did attract a lot of attention. ...

WARNING  An important part of this marquetry, but no woodworking involved. Since I am attempting to take you on my complete novice journey wit...