Knipex Mini-PliersUntil this year I resisted the call of the Knipex. But after talking to Jason Thigpen of Texas Heritage at Handworks about his mini-pliers, his tone of voice was enough to convince me to give them a try. The Knipex set of Mini-Pliers is not cheap, but the tools are head and shoulders above…
Read moreThis is last call for free shipping. Last chance to get a letterpress poster of “By Hammer & Hand,” a bottle of our Piggly No Wiggly Glue or our new book “Cricket Tables,” with zero shipping. We’re trying not to nag anyone. But this post is to remind that guy who will whine to us…
Read moreDearborn Denim Carpenters JeansI’m always looking for USA-made jeans that aren’t for the mustache-and-too-tall-bicycle set. This year I tried a pair of Chicago-made Dearborn Denim jeans. The denim is 10 ounce, so it’s not terribly heavy. The cut is roomy so you can move. And the pockets and loop are handy. For $79 – not…
Read moreKlein Zippered Canvas Tool PouchesKeeping small tools organized is a big deal for this woodworker. My mind has always been calmer when I have everything put away and easy to find. One of my favorite crutches are the Klein zippered pouches. These are inexpensive, widely available and durable. I keep all my drafting tools in…
Read moreMy oldest daughter, Madeline, is now out on her own, living and working and thriving in Pittsburgh. But she still has a taste for the sticker business…. I’m not certain I have a lot of new sticker ideas in my head (but I’ll try). In the meantime, we have designed and made these nice wooden…
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