It can be said that we live in a plastic world. Ever since plastic was first invented, in 1907, it has taken over more and more applications from metal, wood, glass and other more natural materials. Many products or parts of a product that were once made of wood or metal can no longer be … Read more
Wood ducks are rather unique. Unlike other species of duck, who normally nest at ground level, wood ducks like getting up off the ground, typically building their nests in hole found in trees. They are, by far, not the only birds to nest in cavities found in trees and in fact will often occupy holes … Read more
The earliest combs which have survived until today date from about 5,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians carved combs and used them. Whether other cultures did as well or whether they did so before the Egyptians started doing so is something we just don’t know. Most of the materials that early combs were made of … Read more
For someone who wants to get started in doing something with wood, but doesn’t have the space or money to set up a full woodworking workshop, whittling and carving are great options. While neither accommodate making furniture or teach the necessary techniques, they do provide the opportunity to learn about wood and make some beautiful, … Read more
No woodworking project is ever really done until the finish is applied. While it’s all about the wood to those of us who are woodworkers; it’s usually the finish that we apply, which shows off just how good a job we have done of working that wood. A poorly applied finish can turn a great … Read more