Archive for August, 2011

“The game’s afoot, Watson.”

Friday, August 26th, 2011

And with those words, Sherlock Holmes delved into another mystery. I’m no Sherlock, but I’ve got a woodworking mystery. Want to help solve it? (more…)

Window on the world

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

About once a year I like to do a major shop improvement. Well, it’s about that time again and I’ve got the itch. (more…)

A very positive review

Friday, August 19th, 2011

I happened upon one of my pieces last week I hadn’t seen in a long time, and admired the workmanship. In this case, though, the workmanship wasn’t mine. (more…)

The real world of Hollywood

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Hollywood is pretty much all make-believe, with not much connection to the real world, right? Well, not always. (more…)

SawStop? Please, just stop.

Friday, August 5th, 2011

I’ve seen few debates with as much vitriol than that over SawStop. The question is, why? (more…)

Decisions, decisions

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

I know this has happened to you: You need to choose between two things of equal value on a project, but you just can’t decide. (more…)