Several years ago my young grandson was visiting his aunt during the hot summers months. It was that time of day when cocktails were in order and Gin & Tonic was the prefered beverage of the day. My grandson asked his aunt what was that drink she was making for the adults and she responded […]
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Very often when I acquire an old hand plane, it’s not uncommon for the horn or end of the handle (tote) to be broken off. In order to remedy this, I fashioned a simple jig that allows me to make a clean cut on the subject handle using my table saw, to remove the broken
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Crafting a Stunning Cherry Base for a Glass Top Coffee TableJanuary 2026 For this table, I had to select a wood that would work with, and compliment my client’s other furniture pieces. To my way of thinking, the choice was obvious – American Black Cherry! Cherry wood has long been celebrated for its rich hue
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