It has just arrived in the mail today, my “new” Millers Falls No. 2 eggbeater drill.
I ordered this tool a few weeks ago and I was a little curious about the quality. Sure it looked good in the photos on the eBay auction and the seller had a good feedback, but even then I wasn’t sure if it would look as good as in the photos. And more important – would it work well? Continue reading this post…
Here is another great article by John Bullar, once again featuring fantastic joinery.
These twisted dovetails (or nejiri arigata in Japanese) will give any piece an exquisite handmade look. Continue reading this post…
Correy Smith, a regular at the Japanese Woodworking Forums published some great photos of his latest project – a “Quasi DownEast Chinese Tansu”.
This piece features exquisite exposed joinery that take the build to a higher level of craftsmanship. The three way miter is one of my favorites on this piece. Continue reading this post…
Handplanes are often associated with a high level of craftsmanship, smooth surfaces and beautiful curly shavings.
Choosing the first handplane may not be an easy task, there are many models to choose from and while each one has it’s funcion, some of them are quite versatile and can be used for various tasks. Continue reading this post…
