The Forgotten Gems
Do you ever rediscover something you forgot you even owned? I had one of those moments recently. Every summer I tackle the annual garage cleanout. Somehow, despite doing it every…
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Books
Monticello’s Stacking Bookcases
Thomas Jefferson’s book boxes became the foundation of the Library of Congress. I like to think of Thomas Jefferson’s personal library as America’s first “bookmobile.” When the British burned down…
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Tusk-tenon Bookrack
Hand and power tools work together to make signature Arts & Crafts joints. The dividing line between hand-tool woodworking and machine-tool woodworking doesn’t exist for me. Although I’m not fond of noise and dust, I have an appreciation for ……
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What Is the Woodworkers Book Club?
Around December last year, I started brainstorming the old-fashioned New Year’s resolutions. I want to read more, just not Vonnegut for the 15th time.
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Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook
Book: Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook Shop Now Authors: Peter Buchanan-Smith, Nick Zdon, Michael Getz, Ross McCammon Publisher: Abrams Books I’m a sucker for tools and good design, so Buchanan-Smith’s Axe Handbook was immediately added to my shopping car…
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Book Excerpt: Tools by Theodore Gray
Tools: A Visual Exploration of Implements & Devices in the Workshop If there’s one thing to be said about woodworkers, it’s that we’re old school and prefer to pick up a book (or a magazine). With that in mind, I’m …
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