Live Edge Slab Table Price Survey
Live edge slab dining tables are incredibly popular today. Slab tables built in the style of George Nakashima (1905-1990) provide a...
Live Edge Slab Table - West Linn, OR
A slab table begins its life in a warehouse. I found these two 8/4 black walnut slabs at Helena Hardwoods in Helena, MT. They were large,...
Big Fan
Here is a conversation I recently had with a Spokane man selling a scary looking industrial fan on Craigslist. If you're confused about...
20" Disk Sander Build - Part 1
I'm building a 20" disk sander. Its a simple enough machine, so I figure I can swing it. Inspiration: An old school disk sander made by...
Surf Style Coffee Table
I found this early '60s coffee table at the Re-Store for $10. The base was the only thing I wanted - the MDF and Formica top went right...
Faux Timberframe Sign
Run of the mill For Sale signs are kind of boring, but making a really nice sign is overkill. I improved upon the typical form by adding...
Map of Woodworking Schools in USA
There are dozens of woodworking schools of one kind or another in the US and Canada. From college programs, to chairmaking workshops, to...
Seven Hour Axe
I've had this Michigan-pattern Kelly True Temper "A39" felling axe head knocking around my shop for a while now. I think it weighs 3.5...
Powermatic Model 50 (c. 1955)
Some research on a Powermatic Model-50 6" jointer currently for sale on Craigslist is compiled below. I've included photos of comparable...
Table Saw Fence Options
Which fence to buy? Figuring out which aftermarket fence is right for your cabinet-style or contractor-style table saw can be a daunting...
