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Category Archives: Tool Making
Chisels and Alchemy
“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” – Carl Sagan Lately I have been designing a new piece that calls for many small dovetails. The chisels that I use now, while … Continue reading
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New Project (pt. 1)
I am very excited to begin this new piece. It is a project that I have been thinking about and sketching for quite a while. After much thought, I have a design that I feel perfectly matches the recipient. Before … Continue reading
Posted in In Progress, lectern, Shop Tips, Tool Making
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Smoothing Plane
Last week I took some time to build a nice smoothing plane. It turned out well, and I feel that, in time, we will become close friends. “I began to think of the plane as being the cabinetmaker’s violin; the … Continue reading
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Raya
“Growing up with animals is enriching, but also habit forming: later on in life, if you aren’t with them, you miss them. …Now with a house and a workshop I can have pets – this time, cats. Two black ones. … Continue reading
Dovetail Appliance
I built this as a bookbinder’s press, but recently discovered that it works incredibly well at a dovetail guide.
Small Dovetail Marker
I made an Ebony dovetail marker to use with my new marking knife. I plan to make several dovetailed walnut boxes, so this new marker will be a welcome addition to the tool chest. I typically use a sliding bevel … Continue reading
Posted in dovetail marker, Tool Making, tools, Uncategorized
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Marking and Carving Knives: Tools that Tell Stories
Several months ago I received two pieces of Camillia wood from scholar, book artist, teacher and friend, L.L. Foster. The wood came from a Camillia bush that grew in the lawn of the Foster home place. I have had the … Continue reading
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