Laser engraving has increased in popularity in recent years. What once started out as a professional option has only entered the realm of the hobbyist as lower cost machines have entered into the market. It is possible to make a hobby out of laser engraving alone or to combine it with other woodworking skills, making … Read more
For the last four decades, the use of barn wood in furniture and interior decorating has gained wide appeal. Starting out on the trendy west coast, the idea spread gradually eastwards. Now, people of all walks of life have found the beauty of using âreclaimed woodâ in a wide variety of circumstances. While barn wood … Read more
The average home has more storage space than most people realize. The problem is that weâve forgotten how to use it. Our grandparents made good use of those of us who remember loved exploring that space when we were children. But somewhere along the way, weâve stopped making good use of our attics. Much of … Read more
If you try to define a cocktail table precisely, you might have more trouble than expected. While it might seem like a simple question, it has been confused by opinions and how people have used the term. For many, âcoffee tableâ and âcocktail tablesâ are synonymous, so use the names interchangeably. Yet others might differentiate … Read more
The idea of the chuck box came from the Old West cattle drives. Contrary to what most people think, the chuck wagon wasnât filled with food. Most of that space was taken up by the cowboysâ bedrolls, which could get quite heavy, as they contained pretty much all of the cowboyâs possessions. The chuck box … Read more