What are the secrets to working more efficiently with hand tools?
If you still think hand tools are slow, I have some news for you – it’s not the tools.
Woodworking books and videos are wonderful resources. But hands on time with your tools and a few boards will teach you more than any book or video ever will.
Setting your goals high, but attainable, will enable you to challenge yourself, obtain new skills, and still have fun while doing it.
The last time I attempted to make a chair, things didn’t go so well. Maybe I’ll have better luck this time around?
Donate your unused hand tools to help some new woodworkers and a budding hand tool program get off the ground.
I have a couple of hand tool woodworking classes on the schedule next year at the Chestnut Creek School of Arts, in Galax, VA.
Progress has been slow on the new cabin, but it’s getting there. In the meantime, I’ve made another saw, and have been busy with other woodworking.
While I haven’t been able to get into the shop or blog much over the last few months, I recently got to do some actual woodworking.
Today, the Mrs. and I decided that it would be a good day to sort through the wood pile in the barn. What we found was quite a nice surprise.