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.
Amazing woodworking machines. The making of sash windows – thanks to Roy Underhill
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.
Over the christmas holiday we have been going through some old photos – these were fun to find.
For many years we have been saying that we want a well built Office Book Case – for years we have been using one made of particle board. Just not right for a woodworker… Coming back from vacation to a flooded office gave us the excuse to start afresh…
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.