Monthly Archives: January 2014

A Window into Fifteenth-Century Woodworking

Posted on January 24, 2014 by literaryworkshop

You can learn a lot about period woodworking at the art museum.  Robert Campin’s Merode Alterpiece, a triptych painting of the Annunciation, is well-known in the art world, but it ought to be better know to woodworkers, especially those interested … Continue reading →

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Published!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by literaryworkshop

At the risk of redundancy, I just want to point out that, should you happen to see this issue of WOOD Magazine (March 2014) in the checkout lane at Lowes, I think you should buy a copy.  Because I got … Continue reading →

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The Junior Armory

Posted on January 18, 2014 by literaryworkshop

I grew up playing in tree forts and fighting my brothers with wooden swords we made, but it’s been a long time since I’ve made a wooden sword.  By the time my third daughter was born, I figured I might … Continue reading →

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Working Wood Safely with Children

Posted on January 9, 2014 by literaryworkshop

Some time ago, I wrote a series of blog posts on woodworking with children, and the March 2014 issue of WOOD Magazine features my article on working wood alongside children (see the “Unvarnished” column). Occasionally, though, people wonder whether the … Continue reading →

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Spalt!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by literaryworkshop

It all began back in 2009 when a neighbor was having a pecan tree taken down.  I came over to watch the arborist at work, and I asked if I could have part of the trunk.  He kindly dropped a … Continue reading →

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Building a Half-Door (with What I Had On Hand)

Posted on January 4, 2014 by literaryworkshop

As tomorrow is the 12th day of Christmas, and the next day we celebrate the gifts of the Magi to the infant Jesus, I thought I’d show off my big gift to my wife this Christmas: a door. My wife’s … Continue reading →

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