Musings on the craft
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Spending Some Time With Trees NOT Destined to Become Furniture
I think there are two kinds of woodworkers. One the one hand there are those that would see…
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When You’re Backed Into A Corner by Curly Maple
Curly maple has all the compassion and willingness to negotiate as did Tommy Lee Jones in The Fugitive.…
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Playing With the Embers of Primordial Fires
Here’s an interesting way of looking at trees and the wood that comes from deceased specimens upon which…
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A Meditation on the Fine Art of Imitation
“When you’re building your own creation, nothing’s better than real, than a real imitation.” – Aimee Mann, Frankenstein I’ve always…
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Series: Woods I Like to Use – Part 5: Maple
I think the various kinds of maple that are out there make it one of the most versatile,…
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A Silly Exercise in Reimagining
I’m pretty sure what I’m about to write is not an entirely original idea. I’m 99% certain I’ve…
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Drawings Are Optimistic. Wood Is Realistic.
So, you’ve sketched up a masterpiece of wooden artistry, a sublime harmonization of earth, air, fire, and water.…
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Repairability Is a Design Principle Worth Investing In
I have seen a few news stories recently about a lawsuit going on between the John Deere company…
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Why I Prefer Natural Oil Finishes
Before I can answer that question, you have to know what I mean by natural oil finish. So,…
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Two Modes of Furniture and Cabinetry Design: Starting with a Finished Product Versus Starting with a Conversation
When you get down to the heart of matter, I think there are two basic modes of furniture…