Category: Woodworking

  • July 14, 2024

    The boxes are done.

  • July 13, 2024

    After a few hours at the shop today, I felt tired. I just wanted to pack up and head home. Of course, I texted Hannah to tell her that I was on my way, and then started sanding for another hour. It’s amazing how many problems you can see when you’re close to something. I…

  • July 12, 2024

    I made a bit more progress on the boxes today, applying the first coat of tung oil.

  • July 10, 2024

    My newest goal is to create an Instagram Reel every time I go to the shop. Today, I’m gluing up a box.

  • July 9, 2024

    It felt like I made some progress with the boxes today. I must’ve started working on them about a month ago and it’s been uphill since. Today, though, things seemed to fit together real nice. Tomorrow, I have to continue working on the boxes. There’s still a fair bit to do before they’re done but…

  • July 4, 2024

    I’ve been struggling with a project that I’ve been working on for a while so tonight I decided to take a break and reorganize the shop.

  • Pen Turning | Brown Mallee Burl with Crushed Flower Petal Inlay

    In today’s video, I turn a Cigar pen using Brown Mallee Burl. This one has a special inlay of crushed flower petals from a wedding we went to last year. This pen is a gift from the wife to her husband on their anniversary. I have got to say, I’m quite pleased with this one.…

  • June 12, 2024

    Last week, I bought a fair bit of wood. If nothing else, I spent a good bit of money on felled trees. That was an entirely new experience for me. Because I got the wood, I bought new tools, the big one being a router and router table. I’m having to learn how to use…

  • June 2, 2024

    The table is slowly coming together. Getting to this point today took a lot longer than I anticipated, and I went through a fair number of rubber gloves. All of my things are sticky now, too. I’m getting excited to see this one done.

  • June 1, 2024

    The first resin pour. This coat is to seal the wood. 🤞🏽 I’ll have to come back tomorrow to check on it and maybe pour in the first layer.

  • May 28, 2024

    I’m making some progress with the resin table. The mould has been prepared and next I’ll coat the live-edge piece in resin. After that, the resin pour will begin. I’m getting quite excited to see this through.

  • Pen Turning: Creating a Pink Lemonade Voyager Ballpoint

    Witness the creation of a captivating Voyager ballpoint pen crafted from a mesmerizing pink lemonade blank. This lathe work video offers a glimpse into the transformation process, showcasing the manipulation of the poly resin blank as it takes shape on the lathe. The vibrant, translucent qualities of the pink lemonade blank, complemented by the matte…