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SOLD OUT If you would like to be added to the wait list for the next bunch send me a message. I have just completed another batch of tail vises to cover the overflow from the last. If you would like one, I have five extras on hand. These are ready to go and will... Continue Reading →
I am happy to announce the schedule for the 2020 classes at the Woodwright's School is open for registration. Most of the past favorites are back as well as some new classes. Even Mr. Schwarz is scheduled to make an appearance this year. I will be doing the Moravian workbench class, the Shaker setting bench... Continue Reading →
I get quite a few photos of benches folks have built from the article I wrote or the video on the Moravian workbench. Most pretty much follow the plans, but not always. I like to see the modifications, vises and different joinery people employ in their bench builds. Wood worker extraordinaire Jeff Bremer sent a... Continue Reading →
After a whirlwind of welding, assembly and packing all of the largest group of tail vises I have made to date are on the way to their new owners. The last few when out this morning. If for some reason you ordered a vise and have not received an email with tracking info please let... Continue Reading →
I had a question from a reader about an article on Popular Woodworking's blog that I had written. The piece was a folding Shaker stepladder that I measured at Hancock Shaker Village featured in the April 2019 issue, I did not know until today that it was on the blog! The full article is available... Continue Reading →
I am fortunate to have two more than adequate work spaces. My home shop is one side of a two car garage. Most of the photos you see here or in articles I have written, this is where I am working. The space has good light and is close to the family. Other than the... Continue Reading →
Believe it or not I have finally got another batch of tail vises close to shipping. They should be ready late this week or early next. I know some of you have been on the wait list for several months, I apologize for the long delay. There has been simply no time to devote to... Continue Reading →
Tuesday November 19th I will be giving a talk on the Moravian workbench hosted by Triangle Woodworkers Association at their monthly meeting. It will be about an hour long presentation covering the history, construction and what is makes it special (at least to me!). The meeting will be held at Kingspor's Woodworking Shop 107 Edinburgh S... Continue Reading →
Most of the workbenches we have built in the past three French Oak Roubo Project builds I do not get to see in there completely finished forms. When the builds have concluded the benches leave at about 95% completion but without the final touches that you can it call done. Horace Gordon of Florida who... Continue Reading →
This past Friday was the wrap up of the third French Oak Roubo Project in Barnesville GA. Some of the Guys had came in early to start prepping the massive pieces of French oak, so on Monday we were ahead of schedule from the get go. For myself at least, this build seemed to progress... Continue Reading →
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