Woodworking

Project 12: Pen making supplies

I have a confession to make: I forgot to take pictures in my pen turning class.…
Project 12: Wood turned pen

On Saturday I said that I would be back on the couch for some handwork this…
Project 10: Done! and Lessons Learned

I made these! This was one of the more satisfying projects I’ve done so far. But yikes,…
Project 10: Experts in videos

Because this blog is mostly a solo activity, and because taking photos while holding a sharp…
Project 10: The lathe

What you’re looking at is a Jet Mini Lathe. This is the tool I’m using to…
Project 10: Supplies

I have to admit that the only information I had about choosing wood going into this…
Project 10: Turned wood candlesticks

Welcome to week 10! As promised, this week I’m getting out of my house and into…
Preview: Merry Christmas

My husband loves his new bedside table! I like mine, too. I still can’t quite believe…
Preview: Finished!

With the basic boxes built it was time to turn my attention to finishing work. I…
Preview: the Build

I arrived at the woodshop at 10:30 Monday morning armed with my freshly cut plywood, my…