sigh I should not have played with this yesterday. I didn't notice this and I thought that the base had twisted. I was wrong and this is way out in left field all by itself. opposite end This end is…... Read more

I did not have good day today. The oncology nurse had told me this would happen and today it shook hands with me. It wasn't so much that I felt wrung out hard tired, it was the zero lack of anything.…... Read more

Tools get placed in practical ways that make for easy pickup, instant alignment to task and minimal waste in time. They do everything I ever ask of them and never balk in action. I never abuse them…... Read more

In 2012, a follower of my blog sent me a question, which size smoothing plane do I like best, the No. 3 or No.4? My answer was the No.3, and if you want to read what else I had to say about those…... Read more

oops I forgot to tape this off before I put on the primer. Today I sanded and scraped it to bare wood. I need bare wood so I can glue the bottom edge of the molding to it because that and a couple of…... Read more

Time goes on for all, but I would like to list the woodworking greats from whom I learned the most, particularly in the earlier years of my development. These are among the many more from whom I…... Read more

I didn't get much done today. I felt blah and spent the day vegging out at my desk. In the AM I finally dragged myself to the shop and got the primer on the bookcase. That is all I got done today and…... Read more

tedious This word comes from the Latin word meaning this pisses me off. Setting the depth for the rabbet was annoying and a Royal Pain in the arse. I seemingly seesawed on either side of the correct…... Read more

We are offering free shipping on Michael Pekovich’s new book “Benchwork” for the next 30 days. You can order the book here, and we will ship it tomorrow. “Benchwork” is Mike’s third book, and this…... Read more

hmm...... Both sides of the bookcase had some dings and bangs that would pop after the top coat was applied. Happy that the iron steamed out every one of them. I'm slowly getting closer to getting…... Read more

hmm...... I made this lazy Susan thing when I had my workshop in Westerly. I don't remember using it at anytime after that but I broke it out today. It is perfect for spraying the finish on the pic…... Read more

Imagine you're looking for a beautiful hand painted chest for your home. You find one online. The photographs show a gorgeous piece of furniture sitting in a beautifully decorated room. The timber…... Read more

This will be my last workshop--most likely. I'm taking pictures as it comes together because once It's up and closed in the evidence of construction will be mostly hidden. We didn't knock this one…... Read more

UPDATED SEPT 11, 2026 The panel below sold, the boxes are still available and I’ve added an old box from the loft. Email me if you have questions or would like to purchase any of these –…... Read more