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I Learned to Turn
A few days ago, I was selling my spoons at an arts & crafts show, and I got talking to one of the other vendors there, a semi-retired gentleman who turns wooden bowls and vessels. He had a number of … Continue reading
A Note on Well-Designed Joiners’ Mallets
There are many, many variations on the basic joiner’s mallet design, but there’s one design element I will always insist on in my own mallets: a curved top to the head. I used to think this was merely a decorative … Continue reading
Making a Joiner’s Mallet
My current joiner’s mallet is over six years old and is starting to show a little wear. I’ve had some pecan wood drying in my attic for a year now, and I decided it was time to bring it down … Continue reading
Spalt!
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
So That’s Why They Call It an Eggbeater Drill
I had just poured the whipping cream into a small mixing bowl when I remembered that my electric mixer was broken. Now, I know you can do this with a wooden spoon, but I was in a hurry this morning, … Continue reading
Liogier Rasp Test
Not long ago, I volunteered to test a rasp made by Liogier, a French company. Liogier’s rasps are premium tools, made by expert craftsmen who punch each tooth by hand. The whole process is fascinating. This is a 9-grain, … Continue reading
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