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Great work as usual, Mark. It feels extra good to make things for family.

I made a kerfing saw from an old stair saw. I refiled the teeth and made it so I could add shims to adjust the thickness. I go about 1/8” thicker than what I want the finished piece to be. Has...

Really nice, well done! I made a few using Kleenex brand for sizing…a good piston fit. Then wouldn’t you know it, my wife bought Puffs brand and they are a tad bit larger and won’t fit. So much...

Andrew, praying you find some peace and comfort in the midst of sorrow and loss. Don’t know why the good Lord sends more challenges to some. I hope somehow it brings to you the ability to enjoy the...

It’s my go to for wood veneer. As Kevin posted, it needs to be shaken well prior to use.

Beautiful work as usual Mike! Spectacular wood choices. I’ve been pondering a new genre to work on that still incorporates beautiful, stunning wood patterns and I think you have once again inspired...

A good amount of off and on woodworking this year. Finally put the finishing touches on this table that got started early this year. Primarily crotch mahogany, figured avodire, and rosewood veneers...

Beautiful work, Christian!

Oh my, I remember your first post so many years ago. Congrats on finishing. It looks fantastic!

A few years back our bank quit having safe deposit boxes. We too only needed something small. I purchased a Guardall..seemed to be well regarded by our local safe/locksmith. Its interior is...

Thanks Mike! I do have their free hand cutters and a few small jewelers engravers. I may need to get the tool to try. I find with most hand inlay cutting tools, it’s challenging to get consistent...

Nice work Mike! Hope you are well. Could you remind me what tools/method you use to cut the grooves for the string inlay in that circular pattern? Do you use the Jim Bode radius cutter? Need to do...

Nice work, Mark. Cockbeading is such a nice detail. Great choice of drawer front veneer.

I too have the Veritas mini block plane. Gets frequent use, especially leveling inlaid stringing and banding.

A bit late to the party, but exceptional work Mike. Hope all is well with you!

If at all possible, I think it’s best to try to “patch” with wood.

I’d remove/even out the depth of the spline, glue in a piece of the same wood, and sand/pare flush. Better yet, just rework the...

Beautiful piece Mike. Glad the teaching is going well and you still have time to build. Love seeing your work.

Thanks Mark! The result is certainly nice. I don’t have any experience with Waterlox. I’m an Arm R Seal guy when looking for a more durable finish. Need to give Waterlox a try.

Very nice table, Mark. Curious; I’ve heard if you want to end with a semi gloss finish to start with Gloss, then finish with semi. I guess the thinking is the first gloss coats won’t dull the look...

A good friend of mine is an avid Turkey hunter. He mentioned once that he wanted to make his own box call, but just didn’t have the tools, etc. to do it. I offered to give it a try. Turns out...

Very nice, John! It’s fun to see someone take a specialized passion for a particular piece and refine it to perfection. I think each of us have a love for certain styles/projects that inspire us to...

Nice feature of your Moxon dovetail vise in the annual FWW Tools & Shops issue. Always fun to see someone we know published.

16 years later, still the best advise… (from Rob Lee):

“The best advice I can give you is to go slowly... learn the planes you have - and identify what functions under what circumstances you have...

Beautiful work, Andrew! Lots of great details. Really love the alder. Any pics of the carvings on the top?

Thanks Mike!
It was all commercial veneer. The lighter veneer is figured curupixa, and the darker is 1/4 sawn fumed etimoe. I hadn’t heard of either of these, but going through the...