The Woodwright Shop
A couple of years ago I had the privilege of attending one of Roy Underhill’s classes in Pittsboro NC. In this very delightful video, Charles Neil gets a tour of the Woodwright Shop from Sir Roy.
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.
Personal Retrospective
Over the christmas holiday we have been going through some old photos – these were fun to find.
Sagging Shelves
Recently we visited dear friends in England and while we were whiling away a very pleasant afternoon I happen to notice their book shelf was sagging quite considerably. Read more…
Mystery Tool – 2 revealed
This was the mystery tool – I had many responses but not a single correct one – which really wasn’t a surprise given that this tool is probably no longer used.