I’ve had a few woodworking disappointments lately. All were product-related, which is maddening. In one case the product was fine, and the disappointment sort of self-induced. (more…)

My shop redo was going swimmingly. The operative word there, of course, is “was.” (more…)

I’ve used nailers for years, but after all this time I have finally realized just how handy they are. And it’s like a revelation. (more…)

When you’re about to undergo a project, does simply looking forward to it morph into anticipation, and then quickly become unfulfilled obsession? Does me. (more…)

A tool is a tool is a tool. But add some bell or whistle to that tool, and it immediately becomes a must-have item. At least the marketing people must think so. (more…)

I’ve never had a major injury in my shop*, and with strict attention to safety procedures I hope I never will. But what about those little injuries? (more…)

When you get it into your mind that you want a new tool, do you immediately begin obsessing about it? Yeah, me too. (more…)

Aging means creaky joints, trouble sleeping, and not eating fried onion rings anymore – where does it end? The worst of it is aging eyes. Yesterday I got my old eyes back. And it only took three pairs of glasses to do it. (more…)

It’s incredibly productive to share a project with someone. Even though the manpower is doubled, the level of productivity actually increases by a much larger factor. (more…)

As a woodworking writer, I’ve written about safety issues many times, and there’s one piece of advice I’ve given frequently. Yesterday, I took that very advice. (more…)