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Pre-industrial Carpentry Tools –
The following is excerpted from “Mechanic’s Companion,” by Peter Nicholson. It is one of the foundational English-language texts in woodworking and the building trades. First published in 1812, “Mechanic’s Companion” is an invaluable and thorough treatment of techniques, with 40 plates that provide an excellent and detailed look at the tools of the time, along…
The History of Wood, Part 3 –
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What the Heck is that Gizmo? The Grizzly G9900 –
I own some precision measuring tools that are not at all necessary for woodworking but are superb for helping me diagnose problems and describe my world in my writing. One of these tools is a Brown & Sharpe dial caliper, which I use mostly for examining tools and describing results in print (how thick a…
Another Low-cost Hand Tool Immersion Class –
Mike Siemsen at the Mike Siemsen School of Woodworking in Minnesota has agreed to put on a low-cost hand-tool immersion course in June 2016 that is based directly on the two classes I ran in 2015 for new woodworkers who are 35 and younger. The class will run June 13-17. Attendees will camp and cook…
On the Matter of my Retirement –
During the last month I have been asked how I am enjoying “retirement,” or if I’ve picked out a nice spacious refrigerator box for my new hobo-inspired lifestyle. These people do not know me well. Since June 15 I have taught four classes, taped two episodes of “The Woodwright’s Shop,” negotiated four book contracts, edited…
It’s Early! ‘The Woodworker Vol. IV’ –
“The Woodworker, The Charles H. Hayward Years, Vol. IV, The Shop & Furniture” wasn’t supposed to arrive in our warehouse until next week, but it’s here now. And, according to the photos John sent me, it looks fantastic. Our warehouse will begin shipping all of the pre-publication orders on Wednesday. Then it should take about…