Mahogany Veneer
Several months ago I was refinished a mahogany card table and needed to purchase a sheet of mahogany veneer for the table top. I Found a company that offered a great product.
Tool of the week
Up until the mid 1800s nails were either forged or cut. These styles of nails largely disappeared during the late 19th century as cheaper nails made from steel became more prevalent. These were known as wire nails. However, cut nails grip better than wire nails.
Old Woodworking Machines
Amazing woodworking machines. The making of sash windows – thanks to Roy Underhill
Part 10 – Making a Chessboard
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.
Personal Retrospective
Over the christmas holiday we have been going through some old photos – these were fun to find.
A simpler Life – Hands
David and Sally Shaw-Smith made HANDS, a unique, multi-award winning series of thirty-seven documentaries on Irish crafts for Irish television (RTÉ, Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Radio && Television of Ireland]). Capturing the final years of traditional rural and urban life in Ireland, during the seventies and eighties.