I want to say there is nothing like the sudden opening of wood, but it is like so many other things — Billy Collins, Splitting Wood A few days ago I split a cherry log into rough blanks for … Continue reading
“One word, no spaces,” specified Jennie Alexander when she requested this sign. Not only was I not going to argue with the one who coined the term, I was thrilled for the opportunity to make something so meaningful for someone … Continue reading
Ah, dear nature, the mere remembrance, after a short forgetfulness, of the pine woods! I come to it as a hungry man to a crust of bread. — Henry David Thoreau, Journal Entry, 1851 Less than three weeks now until … Continue reading
I’m preparing a couple blanks for my program at Fine Woodworking Live in two weeks. I noticed I had walnut bowls sitting around in three stages, so I’ll call them Larry, Curly, and Mo. Larry is a log section — … Continue reading
Last week I was splitting up a white oak log. I used some of the pieces to throw together a low bench to be left outside. I was ready to shave the ends of the legs down to two inch … Continue reading
Getting my hands on a good walnut log recently, I decided to rough out a few bowls from it, then return to each one individually down the road. Some of these will be destined for folks that have been waiting … Continue reading
