These films make you feel amazed, inspired and envious I recently watched a short film called “Turns” , which is about master woodturner Steven Kennard. Watching the film creates one of those moments when you are all at once inspired, amazed and envious of the talent and passion some people possess. I especially love anything […]
Japanese Wood Rasp – a Powerful Shaping Tool
Wood Rasp File by Shinto – a High Quality Woodworking Tool Walking around the Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show last Sunday, I wasn’t planning on buying a new rasp file, or any file for that matter. But somehow that all changed when I wandered into the “Japanese Tools Australia” stand. The stand had […]
Wood Shrinkage and Expansion – Pallet Timber
My Pallet Wood Shrinkage & Expansion Problem Working with Pallet Timber (or reclaimed wood) is a great way to create furniture and other bits and pieces for around the home. Pallet wood can give an interesting and rustic feel to most pieces, especially if you leave the timber in it’s rough sawn state instead of […]
Trade association for chippies, started by a chippie
I came across the Carpentry Australia twitter feed recently. I haven’t worked as a professional carpenter for quite some time now, so I wasn’t too surprised that I hadn’t heard of these guys before. So I contacted them to get some information on what they are about, and what they offer to their members. In […]
Construction Site Safety Tips
Worried about the safety on your construction site? There are so many hazards that it can be hard to keep up with everything all of the time. The best thing you can do to ensure safety is use common sense and have strong communication skills. Below are some safety tips to help protect the workers […]
Tips for Buying Welding Equipment
Welding is the practice of fusing two metals together by heating them at their melting point. Most people probably haven’t considered how much of the world around them is welded. But without the practice of welding, there would be no cars on the roads, and many of the fences, gates and buildings we see wouldn’t […]
How to Cut Popsicle Sticks
I came across an interesting little problem the other day while working on a project for my daughter. I was making a model stable, and wanted to have the cool barn doors that were split in half. They are actually called “Dutch Doors“. Also I wanted the back of the doors to have the angled […]
Timber & Working with Wood Show 2015 – Coming Soon
The Timber & Working with Wood Show 2015 is coming. Every year for the past 10 or so years, I have made the trip to the Timber & Working with Wood Show, with my dad and brother-in-law. I must admit I don’t always look forward to going, but it does end up being quite a […]
Websites for Tradesmen – A convenient solution
UPDATE: I have taken the Tradie Engine site down for now. If any Australian Tradies need a hand getting a website up and running, let me know and I can still help out on a project by project basis. —————————————————————————————————————————— As I mention in my about page, even though I am a carpenter by trade […]
Handmade – Making Things the Old Fashioned Way – 4 Videos
Good, Old Fashioned, Handmade Craftsmanship I love watching a talented craftsman working at his trade, especially when the work is being created using traditional methods and old hand tools. The older the better. I have recently been watching a few videos on Vimeo showing just that. Talented people who love their craft, alone in their […]
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