European Hinges Explained to Americans, part 1
This post is adapted from my book “Bob Lang’s Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker”. The book details reasonable options to enable readers […]
Bob Lang
European Hinges Explained to Americans, part 2
This post is adapted from my book “Bob Lang’s Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker”. The book details reasonable options to enable readers
The Future of Woodshop; Win, Win, Win
This is the season for high school graduation, and after the parties are over it’s time to adjust to the
Sharpening Woodworking Tools: Why Jigs Are a Bad Idea
One of the fundamental skills of woodworking is sharpening, and the often seen recommendation to use a jig plays to
Harvey Ellis in “The Craftsman” Magazine
When the “Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” was published, I hoped to include all of the material
Organize a SketchUp Model With Components
SketchUp is a great tool to quickly draw parts for furniture and cabinet projects. Even better is the fact that
Organize a SketchUp Model with Scenes & Layers
I think of a SketchUp model as a resource for building the real thing. Making the model is like a
Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture: Best Seat in the House
This chair, the Gustav Stickley No. 369 Morris chair is one of the most iconic of his designs. I like
Byrdcliffe Linen Press–Another Favorite from Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture
Picking a favorite project is like deciding which of your children you love the most. Picking my favorite kid would
Stickley Poppy Table–A Favorite from Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture
When I was a self employed furniture maker and cabinetmaker I didn’t have much choice about what I would build,