The following is an excerpt from “Sharpen This” by Christopher Schwarz. One of the most frequent (and unanswerable) questions I get about sharpening is: How often should I sharpen? The correct but unsatisfactory answer is: Pretty much any time the question “Should I sharpen?” pops into your head. When I ask myself that question, I…
Read moreThe following is an excerpt from “The Stick Chair Journal.” “The Stick Chair Journal 2” is also now available. While supplies last, you can purchase a bundle of issues Nos. 1 & 2 at a reduced price. James Krenov was the first woodworker I heard about who didn’t use sandpaper. That idea – no sandpaper…
Read moreThe following is excerpted from the third edition of Christian Becksvoort’s “With the Grain: A Craftsman’s Guide to Understanding Wood.” It is, above all, succinct, easy to understand and perfectly suited for the furniture-maker. As important as what is in its 160 pages is what is not. It’s not a detailed analysis of cell growth….
Read moreThe following is excerpted from the third edition of Christian Becksvoort’s “With the Grain: A Craftsman’s Guide to Understanding Wood.” It is, above all, succinct, easy to understand and perfectly suited for the furniture-maker. As important as what is in its 160 pages is what is not. It’s not a detailed analysis of cell growth….
Read moreThe following is excerpted from the third edition of Christian Becksvoort’s “With the Grain: A Craftsman’s Guide to Understanding Wood.” It is, above all, succinct, easy to understand and perfectly suited for the furniture-maker. As important as what is in its 160 pages is what is not. It’s not a detailed analysis of cell growth….
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