Related history content: – Sweetgum Mortar video 1 – Sweetgum Mortar video 2 – Rolling Forge – Howitzer Ammunition Chest My friend Duffy started a history museum and every now and then I get the opportunity to contribute with so…
Read moreI recently took down the privacy fence around our property and in this article/video I’ll share a few lessons learned. 45 total posts for approximately 350 feet of fence. About sixteen hours of labor spread into 3 days while trying to avoid the h…
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After you develop into a more seasoned woodworker, you might want to try your hand at creating your own plans. Start with the end in mind. Think about what you want the finished project to look like. If you have any drawing skills, make a sketch of the picture you have in your head. Don’t…
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Woodworking or woodcrafting can be a labor of love, but at times it can be just that: a labor. It involves activities such as cutting, drilling, carving, fitting, nailing, screwing, gluing, sanding, staining, finishing, etcetera. But a lot of the labor can be reduced (or at least enjoyed more) by using the right tools for…
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As discussed in a previous post, there a times to use hand tools, and times to use power tools. I intend to go more in depth into each of the individual tools mentioned below in future posts, but let me start with a general overview of the many types of saws that exist and some…
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