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I Broke My Bed - Character Developed

I Broke My Bed - Character Developed

Ever had one of those last minute failure when wood splits in the middle of glue up or you miscalculated something that almost ruined your project. Yesterday I was putting my bed head together and suddenly the top of the bed post just popped. It was a no-way-back moment even

Just Another Saw - What Are You to Look For?

Just Another Saw - What Are You to Look For?

I saw this Tyzak saw from the 60’s on eBay two weeks ago and bid. I bought at £10.30 and this would be a about one tenth of the price of an equivalent modern-day saw. Generally, the only difference between a secondhand saw and a new one is

Making My Bed and Other Stuff

Making My Bed and Other Stuff

The wind storms that hit Britain this past 7 days peaked overnight here in my county at 95 knots (109 miles per hour), which takes it from gale force well into the hurricane level if my schooling memory is correct. The damage is not too extensive because Wales and high

Making My Bed - That Wonderful Point Called Glue-up

Making My Bed - That Wonderful Point Called Glue-up

The new owner of the bed called and we talked about delivery in time for New Year's eve. That saved me a couple of late nights and working Christmas day. It's been a special week for me this week. Not sure why, but I think it&

Anyone Translate This

Anyone Translate This

I bought two of these two years ago because of the impeccably precise carvings on them, but, also, they were just too lovely to leave in the dirt at the car boot sale. I use one at work in the castle and the other one at home - both for

Questions Answered - More on starting-out Tools

Questions Answered - More on starting-out Tools

As a result of the Christmas tool set blog a few posts back, some of you asked me for a starter tool kit that would help move you to more skilled work and away from machine woodworking alone. I've written enough to help people see what tools will

Making My Bed - The Colours and Textures Change

Making My Bed - The Colours and Textures Change

Contemplative dimensions of work remove me from earthly realms The past few days have changed from heavy joinery to more refined and defining work. I like the change of texture as I work and my senses shift their focus to the closeness and higher levels of exactness decorative features bring.