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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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My Cordless Screwdrivers

Posted on September 2, 2011 by literaryworkshop

I have several braces and eggbeater drills, but I only sometimes use them for boring holes.  Just as often, I use them as cordless screwdrivers.   Driving screws with a brace is a pleasure.  While most electric drills work on … Continue reading →

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