Tag Archives: pecan wood

Tool Chest Guided Tour

Posted on December 18, 2021 by literaryworkshop

Ten years ago, I was collecting hand tools at a rapid rate. I had most of them tucked into various crates and tool boxes, but others were just sitting on the benchtop because I had no better place to store … Continue reading →

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Names on Tools: Past and Future Owners

Posted on September 24, 2021 by literaryworkshop

Awhile back, I published a post about vintage tools with previous owners’ names on them. While it’s fun to imagine (and sometimes deduce) the character of the men who owned and used these tools before they came into my hands, … Continue reading →

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Building Two Saws: Part 1

Posted on August 23, 2014 by literaryworkshop

This week, I began building two saws, each with a different story behind it.  First, the stories. Story #1 A few months ago, my next-door neighbor was cleaning out her shed and threw out a lot of junk.  My oldest … 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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Tool Chest: Framing and Planing

Posted on April 21, 2012 by literaryworkshop

In my previous post, I introduced my plans for a new tool chest.  Now the building has begun. It took me a day and a half to get this far: The outside dimensions are 34″ wide, 20″ tall, and 20″ … Continue reading →

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