Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Recently I was interviewed by Chris from the Youtube channel Chop with Chris. I was lucky enough to meet Chris at the Atlanta Woodworkers Show in 2016. Chris makes project completely by hand, and usually starts a project by taking a trip into the woods for his materials. Below is the video interview and a Read More …
I’m not sure how you are, but I know I really want to organize my garage area. It kinda looks like an explosion of tools and projects happened and I make enough room for my wife to park her car in that explosion. I know what I want to organize now, but not really sure Read More …
I’ve been looking for a Japanese ryoba nokogiri saw that I could practice sharpening Japanese handsaws on. I managed to win one on Ebay that was right around 30 dollars shipped. The blade had a bit of rust and some minor pitting, but wasn’t missing any teeth and was in OK condition. Also, at the Read More …
Make a magnetic guide for your handsaw so you can easily make square cuts. The guide is made from scraps and inexpensive magnets, and takes only an hour or two. The principle is the same as the rip fence on a table saw. You’ve got a section the saw will ride on and one that keeps the fence 90 degrees to the material you’re cutting. Read More …
Recently I’ve been thinking of changing my logo. The current one was made a couple of years ago when I was trying to capture a focus on just do it yourself projects. I was contacted by John Zhu, and asked to hand draw a logo. This was my opportunity to imagine something a little different. Read More …
By installing a M.2 drive in your Lenovo Y700 laptop you’ll get a significantly faster laptop and have 2 drives. This article will show you what you need to get and how to install the correct M.2 drive. The laptop that is being upgraded is a Lenovo Y700-14ISK. The video below will give you an Read More …
Have you ever wanted to make a copper ring that looks like a regular ring? You’ll learn what thickness of copper wire works best, how to make a mould, use an off the shelf torch to melt the copper, shape the ring and how to finish it so your finger doesn’t turn green. Read More …
Introducing our new shop dog Barda, the next video coming out and useful stuff of the week ( open source tools). Read More …
We are trying to figure out what our first sticker should be, and decided who best to ask but the people who watch our videos and read our content. We’ve setup a poll page with the 3 choices. Read More …
Do you have some cans of spray paint, a spare t-shirt and some common materials to make a stencil? Then you have all the stuff it takes to make a custom t-shirt. See how this ammo box t-shirt was made. Read More …