by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 1, 2016 | Repurposing, Turning, Woodworking
Happy New Year! As we begin 2016, we’re excited about some ideas that we have been developing. Stay tuned for more soon. The past couple of months have been busy with work away from Chez Craft so haven’t had nearly as much production time as we would have...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Nov 10, 2015 | Design, Tools and Equipment, Woodworking
In the last post in this series on jigs, I described my favorite jig – the screw advance box joint jig based on Mathias Wandel’s woodgears.ca plan – my favorite to use, but not the one I use most often. Most woodworkers would agree that THE fundamental jig for the...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 21, 2015 | Woodworking
This article is written by Stephen Parsons. In part I of this series I explained why jigs are so important to me as a woodworker. In this article I’d like to introduce you to my favourite jig, and if you’ve been paying attention to any of my recent posts,...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 14, 2015 | Turning, Woodworking
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. Getting back to woodworking after a long absence has resulted in a lot of satisfaction, many new challenges, and lots of learning. In fact I would say that the greatest satisfaction comes when I learn something new as...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 13, 2015 | Woodworking
My project today is a small scale. In fact, toy size. I am going to repair a toy rocking chair that needs some loving care before it can find a new home. Before – a few pieces missing Some damage on back. Light pink colour. The pencil shows you that I...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 10, 2015 | Inspiration, Woodworking
Matthias Wandel is a favourite resource for us. His website, WoodGears.ca and his YouTube channel are fun and full of clever ideas. Stephen discovered Matthias some time ago and turned me on to him so now we are both regular viewers. Every week he posts new articles...
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