The woodworker’s workbench is more than just a work surface; properly made it’s an entire clamping system to hold boards you’re working. Most workbenches have two vises built into them; a side vise, which might be a leg vise and an end vise. The actual size and capacity of these vises will depend on the … Read more
Not everyone puts in a driveway gate at their home; but if you have a home out in the country and a fence around your property, you’re most likely going to want one. Adding a gate for your driveway helps to keep your pets and kids inside and others outside, adding to your family’s security. … Read more
Many woodworkers are uncomfortable making drawers. They’ll tackle just about anything else, but when it comes to making drawers, or anything that requires drawers, they shy away. Perhaps that’s due to the sheer monotony of making a bunch of boxes which are all the same; or it might be because they’re unsure they can make … Read more
Wintertime for some means a time to sit inside by a nice roaring fire. But for others, it’s the time to get outdoors and partake of winter sports. The big team sport in wintertime is ice hockey, something that I have to confess, people in the south have no concept of. Unlike other team sports, … Read more
Many homeowners don’t seem to set their sights high enough when it comes to buying a garden shed. Most sheds are actually quite small and don’t accomplish much more than give you a place to store your lawnmower and a few other tools. If you want to use that shed for much more than a … Read more