Stenciled signs on wood are one of the trendy home décor items we find everywhere from knick-knack shops to truck stops. Some carry witty or humorous messages, while others are simpler messages, like “Welcome.” Regardless of the words on the sign, the simply country charm of these signs adds to a casual motif and a … Read more
Corian is still one of the most popular countertop materials on the market. For those who want something better than laminates (formica) and don’t want the high expense of granite or marble, Corian is the right product to use. Corian countertops are durable and can be refinished, as the finish goes all the way through … Read more
Sandpaper is probably the most common woodworking tool there is, yet few people think of it as such. If we think of sandpaper at all, it’s probably to wonder where we put it after the last project. There’s just nothing about sandpaper to arouse a lot of interest, and cause excitement, like there is with … Read more
The router table is an incredibly useful tool, which is surprisingly absent from a large number of workshops. While the router alone is an incredibly useful tool, allowing us to counter the edges of board for our projects and relief carve out the interior areas, shapes and lettering on a wide range of workpieces. Attaching … Read more
Traditional Japanese woodworking is in a class all its own, considerably different than the woodworking of other cultures. The artistic nature of their carving and joinery reflects the nature of the culture it comes from. But much of the defining characteristics of Japanese woodworking and especially their intricate method of joinery is based upon practical … Read more