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Get Shod – These Shapes She Carves, These Shoes I Crave
Stepping into my atelier you might notice the smell of leather, wood, shoe-polish, glue. You might notice the many tools hanging on one side of the wall. Above the two sewing machines a variety of ...
Let’s deconstruct a concept that’s become a flash-point of buzz, obsession, and occasional skepticism: green woodworking. The word “green” refers to the wood’s moisture content—it’s relatively wet,...
How to Select the Best Drill Bits
There are many different kinds of drill bits, and each is designed to excel at a specific type of task. Apart from determining which style is best suited for your work, you should be aware of the q...
Mike Bruno on How to Make Live Edge Wood
To learn how to make live edge wood, you should first learn about the history behind why Mike Bruno makes furniture from these pieces. Three years ago, an elementary school in a suburb of Portland,...
Anne of All Trades on Making Things With Your Own Hands
“Making something has always been my passion,” says Anne Briggs, the energetic force behind Anne of All Trades: a blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram account where she chronicles a life devoted to...
Can I Help?!?! (How to Get Your Kids Involved in Your Woodworking Projects: Bird Feeder Edition)
Think back to when you were a kid. What is your earliest memory of making things? Nearly every craftsperson I have asked this question has looked back with fondness on memories of getting to help t...
