Authentic Nautical Accessories, and Custom Furnishings
Look! You can see the floor! Yes! The annual Spring Clean Up of the shop is about two-thirds done. You can see the floor! A rolling tool chest (out of view to the left) now stores many tools in a manner in which they can be found when needed. It's revolutionary. There were three brands …
Pine is a worthwhile wood for carving: It's readily available in a variety of species; many times, it will be the economical choice of wood, and with sharp tools can yield a rewarding carving experience.
Marine carving is the ultimate in DIY.
When I started seriously working as a marine woodcarver, I had a silly idea that I'd be concentrating on transom banners, billet heads, and quarterboards. It took a woman at a New Hampshire show who wanted me to carve a portrait of her husband's boat to show me that it was going to be much …
Chip carving is an ancient and elegant style of carving. It's also, in my opinion, one of the easiest entry points for beginners to learn how to carve.
Make Haste, Slowly!
You've all heard the saying that you should keep it simple, stupid? Well, simple is hard to do. There is an urge to complicate. To add details and complexity. "oooh! Look, you can see the little man inside the truck, and he has his hand on the shift! and it's only half an inch long!" …
Daily writing promptWhich activities make you lose track of time?View all responses I've been a shop recluse recently. The sound of the fan running, the scroll saw, and the mallet hitting the back of the gouge handle are all you hear. Recently, it's been like the days before the pandemic—several projects in process, a few …
YouTube videos are great, but your library is still your best friend if you really need to dive deep.
I'm selective. I've learned over time that not everyone appreciates handmade gifts. I've also learned that most of my close friends and acquaintances find interest in wood grain, shape, and color, too. No, it's not that there is something wrong with manufactured. I have lots of prized manufactured items. It's just not the same as …
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