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Wenge is a very beautiful wood, but boy did it really tick me off this last week! Any tips or tricks to avoid chipping and blow-out? I tried several things, but it's so brittle...especially the quarter sawn stuff. My intention for the Box-a-Week build was to make three, small sliding lid boxes...

Hey gang, I've been scarce on the forums for a while now. I started a bit of a personal challenge to build a box every week in 2014, trying to incorporate as many new skills as I can along the way. I've made a few blog posts (also scarce until recently) on my first three boxes, with this last...

I acquired this set several years ago from Japan Woodworker (?) I don't use them often, but when I do they are fantastic. I think I might baby them too much, so I don't always think to grab them. Do any of you use Japanese chisels as your regular go-to's? http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/...

How many of you have a spot carved out in your shop for your budding woodworkers? http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... bench.html It’s fun to watch the boy “work”, and even though things take twice as long when he “helps” I wouldn’t trade the time for anything.

Here’s a look at a Mondrian inspired piece I made about four years ago. I put a blog entry together for my new friends in an online Mid Century Modern group. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... -piet.html

Every now and then…drop the woodworking and look around. I'm just wrapping up a great week away with the family and was really reminded how hard, yet how needed, it is to unplug. Not sure how hard it is for you guys but these past couple years have been very busy with the day job and travel. I...

I actually finished some projects! Only another 4 or 5 to go...and then I can start another! :roll: http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... boxes.html

A few weeks ago I traveled back east for Memorial Day and to bring home some of my Dad's things from his old shop. His cabinet bench is a real treasure to me and its nice to have it here in my shop now. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... -home.html What are your prized treasures...

http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... art-2.html More travel means more reading time. I’m really enjoying James Krenov’s literary offerings. How does what you have and where you work influence the things you build…or does it? Do you find solutions yourself, hold off on projects, or go...

I’ve had “The Cabinetmaker’s Notebook” on my bookshelf for some time now, but have just started reading it over this past week while traveling. What an inspiring craftsman “Old Jim” was. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... art-1.html

Re-working some more challenges into something new. It's kind of fun to come back to something that didn't quite work out with a fresh new idea. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... takes.html

I thought I had everything set up and ready to roll... http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... f-bit.html Anyone else have issues with 1/4 inch shank bits slipping in the Hitachi M12V router?

I was exposed to a really great quote by artist, Chuck Close, while watching a show called "Art Race" and it really got me thinking about how I approach our craft, and about how I want to grow. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... nd-it.html Where do you find inspiration? What do you...

OK, so be honest...how many of you knew about this fourth way to measure using your dial calipers? Until Andy Chidwick described it at the Woodworking Show here in Denver I never knew. The instructions that came with my calipers don't even mention it! http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/...

While I am known in some circles as the Arnold Horshack of woodworking, I did pick up some great band saw tune-up tips at last week's Woodworking Show here in Denver. I also upgraded my guides and fence...and so far I'm very pleased with the results! http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ...

Are you guys familiar with the Get Woodworking Week over here in the US, started by Tom Iovino (http://www.tomsworkbench.com) last year? I didn't have my ducks in a row to participate in the blogging last year, but I'm looking to post every day this week in an effort to share and encourage...

Here's my latest update on the Red Blue chair builds. My last thread over on the General Woodworking board turned into a pretty cool discussion on design, so I thought I'd start up a WIP thread here. Thanks for looking, and thanks for all the great advice and discussion! This is fast becoming...

Has anyone else taken this plan on? I just started yesterday in an effort to build on my handtool skills. These are pretty fun to do and are a great way to spend some time focusing and thinking. Here are my Day One efforts. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... tails.html

Here we go! I've admired Gerrit Rietveld's designs for years and have wanted to build a couple of his chairs for some time now. http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... nning.html

It’s been a while! The day job has been a real bear lately. It’s been good to get some shop time in over the Thanksgiving holiday. This project isn’t so much woodworking, but more of a reused material art piece…that was made in the shop. I did use the jointer, planer, drill press and table saw...