Musings on the craft
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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…
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Series: Woods I (Would) Like to Use: Part 3 – American Chestnut
Now, that slight pun of a title actually has a purpose other than just an exercise in bad…
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Series: Woods I Like To Use in Furniture and Cabinet Making: Part 1 – Cherry
I thought it would be a good idea to talk a little bit about the kinds of woods…
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Function and Form (and why the first word in this title is one and not the other)
One thing I think about a lot — and suspect many others do as well is the tension…
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Start Your Blog Reading Here: Philosophical Musings on the Creation of Objects Using Deceased Trees as a Medium
Do I have rules in the shop? A few. No dancing. And definitely no sneaking up on me…