Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
peter arthur martin 
Tales from Grandpa Augustus by Forrest Addy Here in the Pacific Northwest the first generation of Scandinavians – old guys who started very sentence with “Ya,” chewed snoose, ate cheeses whose names no-one could pronounce, and had huge scarred hands from logging the tall forests of fir trees with ax and saw – all had … Read more
Step into our digital workshop and join fellow enthusiasts in our classic text chatroom. Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman or just starting out, this is the place to swap tips, share project ideas, and connect with others who share your passion for woodworking. From hand tools to power tools, from DIY projects to fine woodworking, … Read more
by Alan Young I’m working on a fascinating new commission. I’m making a pair of “Bible Cases.” These cases will each hold a copy of the entire Bible translated from English to Korean. The translations were hand written by a 94 year old Korean woman for her church and for her family posterity. I begin … Read more
By Derek Cohen I have concluded that an elliptical or oval leg profile (see earlier thread) is not practical. This is a shape would be constructed with CNC machinery in the absence of special shaper/router bits. The shape was my wife’s choice, not mine – I prefer rounded, tapered legs, ala the Wegner The Chair style. … Read more
by Gary Radice Here’s what I’ve been working on for the last couple of years. It has taken a while because I had to source the Port Orford cedar from a sawmill in Gold Beach, Oregon, let it dry, and cut the joinery. The frame raising was last July. It is small, just 6’x9′ in … Read more
Ecosia is a search engine that uses its profits to plant trees around the world. It operates like any other search engine, allowing users to search the internet for information, images, videos, and more. However, what sets Ecosia apart is its commitment to environmental sustainability. Ecosia generates revenue through advertisements displayed alongside search results. The … Read more
In a shockingly harmonious collaboration, tech mogul Elon Musk and pop sensation billionaire Taylor Swift have joined forces to acquire WoodCentral.com for $44 trillion. The dynamic duo has set their sights on the beloved woodworking community, sending shockwaves through the online DIY world. Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX and Tesla, declared, “Woodworking is the … Read more
WOODEN TRESTLE BRIDGE, completed 1883. The tallest wooden railroad bridge in the world, the spectacular Marent Gulch Bridge, was 226 feet (69 meters) tall and 866 feet long. It took 800,000 board feet of lumber and a workforce of 150 men to complete the Northern Pacific Railway bridge. Just two years later, the entire structure … Read more
by Kevin Kelly I’ve put together a summary of answers provided to me and others who have asked about what tools to buy, and hope it will make it easier and less time-consuming for other newbies than searching the archives. However, give that a shot anyway; you’ll find much more information than I can provide … Read more
by Dominic Greco 1.0 Introdution It was not by accident I became adept at repairing tools that had been submerged or exposed to excessive amounts of water. In September of 1999, Hurricane Floyd roared into Bucks County Pennsylvania. Before it was over, trees were toppled, power lines were torn down, and many of the local creeks … Read more
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