What David DeCristoforo says in his Feb. 22 blog (Sanding: A bum rap) is true. Sanding seems to be the most reviled of shop tasks among woodworkers. I’ve never understood that. (more…)

There are many ways to secure batteries to cordless tools, but among the most common are the “pinch” type, with separate release buttons on opposite sides. I hate those. (more…)

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding shop danger, and I put shop dust explosions in that group. (more…)

A while back, I told you about my new shop gas heater. With this being one of the harshest winters we’ve had, I’m loving it. (more…)

When I travel, I hit every antique store I see. When I do this, I buy things. (more…)

I’m traveling now, writing this on a laptop in my hotel room. As with most trips, it’s been a series of unfamiliar places and faces, but I enjoyed a bit of familiarity last night. (more…)

If you lost your shop – I mean everything, wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling – would you be able to accurately reconstruct its contents? (more…)