The Ten Commandments for Using Hand Tools

The Ten Commandments for Using Hand Tools

I have been teaching woodwork one way or another since about 1990, where I have not only had to worry about how to do the various things that I have been trying to teach my students, but have also had to try to find the best way to communicate my instructions to them.

The Fine Art of Nesting

The Fine Art of Nesting

Nesting is the art of creating a working or living environment that feels good – and the emphasis is heavily on the ‘feels’. It is directed wholly at our emotional response to our immediate surroundings. I suppose it is possible for someone to be immune to his or...
Sharpening: A Troubleshooting Guide

Sharpening: A Troubleshooting Guide

Sharpening is one of the most fundamental woodworking skills, and using sharp tools is one of the greatest of woodworking’s many pleasures. But while learning how to sharpen is fairly simple in theory, it can be frustratingly difficult in practice.