Every home we’ve lived in has always had a clock hanging in the kitchen and one in the living room, ticking away the hours. Whether an eight-day carriage clock or a wall hanging shaker clock, each has had the same familiar, reassuring tick and that unmistakable Westminster Chimes ringing in the hours.
Make a small Heirloom jewellery box from cherry with a single drawer, drop in tray, hinged lid and secret compartment.
read on…
Start with two pieces of contrasting wood, I am using some very old wormy maple and a piece of equally old walnut.
The true origins of chess are unknown, but it’s believed to have originated in India sometime before the 7th century and since then has become a very popular pastime. This article looks at creating a chessboard and box for the pieces from two contrasting wood species.
It’s hard to imagine being a wood worker and not having a good quality wooden mallet. In fact, the wooden mallet is essential for joinery, furniture making, for chopping mortises and ‘persuading’ joints together and apart. Wooden mallets have been around for thousands of years. Over the years I have accumulated a selection – some purchased and some home made. Read more…
Those of you that have been following Sawdust & Woodchips for a while will recall the Roubo bench I made. You can follow the whole build here.
Recently I was asked if I was happy with it?