Down the Byrdcliffe Carving Rabbit Hole-Part 2
When you reach a certain age you find yourself becoming more careful about some things, but not giving a hoot […]
Byrdcliffe Carving Class Follow Up
A few weeks ago I spent the weekend teaching a class on carving reproductions of the panels from the Byrdcliffe
SketchUp For Cabinet Shop Project Management
In the cabinet business, good planning and keeping track of everything is essential. That’s one of the main themes of
Woodworking Articles From Stickley’s “The Craftsman” Magazine
UPDATE MAY 28, 2022: “The Craftsman” Magazine online archive has changed. Here is the link to access all issues: The
Make an Exploded View in SketchUp
What I like most about modeling in SketchUp, compared to working with pencil and paper or in 2D CAD is
Models From “New Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”
Note: This post refers to an earlier version of “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”. The embedded videos mentioned are no longer
The Value of Details in SketchUp
If you build furniture, there are a bunch of steps that have to take place, whether you like it or
What Happened at Popular Woodworking?
Over the last few years it has become obvious that the values we have for the craft of woodworking, creating
The Manufactory: a Cincinnati Makerspace
It wasn’t long ago that I didn’t know what a Makerspace was. You can think of it this way: imagine
Stickley Music Cabinet: A Different Approach
A completed piece of furniture provides a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that people who don’t make furniture miss out