Mystery Tool – May
May’s Mystery Tool
Mission Mantle Clock – Part 12
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.
Cut Nails a Sequel
Last month I wrote about Cut nails – this is a follow-up with a video by the highly skilled and entertaining James Hamilton aka Stumpy Nubs. Enjoy
Woodworker the Charles H. Hayward Years
Several Months ago I posted an article about one of my all-time favorite authors Charles H. Hayward – his book The Complete Book of woodworking is a great book if you are just starting out in woodworking – indeed when I first started working wood in the early 70s this was the book I used.
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.
Part 10 – Making a Chessboard
Start with two pieces of contrasting wood, I am using some very old wormy maple and a piece of equally old walnut.