Uzukuri finish
Similar in appearance to wood worn by prolonged exposure to the elements, uzukuri finish is created by rubbing a stiff brush back and forth along the wood, gradually removing the softer areas of early wood.
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Half Lap Stools – Tips for precise table saw half laps
Our outdoor kitchen area is nearing completion. Of course, there are always little things to do here and there and everywhere. But the main aspects of seating, entertaining, and cooking are all done. That is, done with the completion of these stools. H…
Read moreOutdoor Kitchen Solid Surface Countertops – Paperstone
I have a SketchUp model for this build with all of the measurements, but it’s always best to measure physical space when possible. This island has been done for a few months, and we’ve kept the top covered with a sheet of foam. All the meas…
Read moreTurning the Corner: Refining Turning Skills
In the lull between the frenzy of December/January holidays and the activities of the anticipated winter, the shop is relatively quiet. The backlog of architectural copy/multiple orders have all been completed and shipped; I have almost caught up with the several Christmas gift certificate lessons of 2022; and my grandson helped me give the shop […]
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Read moreFrom the bench: The tack hammer’s story
Michael Cullen’s appreciation for tools and the stories behind them are one of his mother’s enduring legacies.
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