Friends:
I'm still a bit sick and was only able to work a few half-days this week. Apparently, some people are taking a month to recover fully.
Nevertheless, I did finally get into the shop again....after two full weeks of not setting foot in there. I admit, I was worried. Did the roof leak? Did anyone...
2022-07-23 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
I’m finally coming to the end of COVID. After two weeks, I feel mostly healthy, although my energy is still low. If you have already been through this illness, my heart goes out to you.
Luckily, we began a video before I got sick and I’ve been feeling well enough to finish it up. This week, I’m happ...
2022-07-16 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostFriends:
I spent the last 2 years being pretty cautious about COVID 19. Turns out that was the right move for me. This virus packs a punch.
I regret that I'm still pretty sick and spending my days on the couch. I know everyone just wants me to get better and I promise that I won't push it. I'll be back...
2022-07-09 11:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Today's video was supposed to be a simple review of an impossibly cheap tool, but one thing leads to another and I ended up doing a whole exploration of drawknife techniques and workholding.
If you let the spirit take you, you might be surprised where you end up.
In other news, my ...
2022-07-02 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
I had planned a productive week in the shop. I was going to finish setup and maybe start a new project. But men plan and God laughs.
Join me as I set out to paint a single wall and things spiral completely out of control.
Happy Saturday!
--Rex
2022-06-25 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
The work goes on, but trouble finds us even when our heads are down. My indispensable editor Nate H. is down with COVID for the second time! I'm sure he'll recover quickly, but he's not feeling good at all.
As for me, I've realized that the new shop needs a coat of paint. That yellow hue...
2022-06-18 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
In our final installment of the New Shop Series, we're getting into the deep water; the money. In this video, I break down every cost and expense associated with this big move. I also cover the hidden costs of having an independent shop and give detailed tips for finding affordable real estate for YOUR shop. Th...
2022-06-11 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Moving isn't much fun, but it makes for a good story! This week, we're moving into the new shop and that's....an adventure. Fixing up the space, packing, and getting moved in took a LOT of work and I captured it all on tape.
You don't need to move shops; you can just watch me do it!
<... 2022-06-04 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
It's been a year of big announcements and today is no different. After 5 years in my basement, I have leased a commercial building and I'm moving!
This is a HUGE change for me. I've only ever had this business from home and having my own building is new territory in every way. I admit, I'm pre...
2022-05-21 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
This week, I have a mind-bending puzzle in the form of a Craftsman end table. Gustav Stickley's signature furniture designs were all the rage when my neighborhood was built and this little table is squarely in that style...but that's all we can say for sure. Everything else about this table is a mystery. ...
2022-05-14 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Here are your free plans for the Cricket Stool build. These are free to everyone, but my Patrons get them early!
If you'd like to get more free plans, don't forget to check out the 2022-05-11 13:30:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
It's been an eventful few weeks around here, but I found time to make this great little stool. This is a perfect project for the advanced beginner. It uses a small amount of wood, a single angle, and just one joint. You can do the whole thing on a low bench with about 10 tools. It's a skill-builder for ne...
2022-05-07 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFriends:
I'm sorry to report that Marc has COVID and is in no shape for an interview. Tomorrow's workbench session will (hopefully) be moved to another day in the near future.
I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for understanding!
--Rex
2022-04-27 17:01:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
My latest video goes live this afternoon, and sometimes the products I recommend sell out. So I wanted to give you all a head-start before everyone starts ordering. Here are the tools from the latest video:
Chinese Jack Plane: 2022-04-27 12:15:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Funny story. Three days ago, I started a project; a nice little stool in an English style. I thought it would be fun to go full-on Woodwork for Humans and use the low bench and a bunch of very simple techniques. So I got going with that....and quickly realized that the simple techniques were taking over t...
2022-04-23 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
We're so excited to welcome the Wood Whisperer himself, Mr. Marc Spagnuolo as our next guest on the Workbench Sessions! Marc truly needs no introduction, but I've made a short video and a 2022-04-22 13:25:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
I know a lot of people have a lathe....and a lot of those people still haven't turned anything. Let's fix that.
This week's video is an absolute beginner, quick-start guide to your first turning project. We've started from ground zero and made a video that anyone can use to ge...
2022-04-16 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
We've had a lot of interest in the Handtool Hero. Lots of people want to know how we developed it. It's actually a pretty interesting story and I thought it would make a good video just for Patrons.
Also, international shipping is up!
Get your Handtool Hero 2022-04-14 20:31:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
It's a big day! Today, we're announcing our first physical product, the Handtool Hero. It's the first multi-function every day carry for handtool woodworkers.
More than that, we're also ...
2022-04-09 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
We're getting ready to drop a BIG announcement and we're hoping to have it ready later this week. In the mean time, we've got an exclusive video just for Patrons. I've recently gotten a number of unusual tools in the shop and I just had to show them off.
Sit back and enjoy the...
2022-04-02 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Yesterday's visit with Garrett Hack was even better than expected! Not only did he reveal the mysteries of the scratch stock, he also took us on a tour of his Vermont shop and gave us an EXCLUSIVE look at a new commission he's building.
It was a fantastic experience. Thanks to everyone w...
2022-03-25 12:01:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Here's the link to Thursday's livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bBHi2GvmQ
We're SUPER excited to welcome all of our $5 members who will now be live during the broadcast. I'll be able to s...
2022-03-22 19:56:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
In my last video, I mentioned our new plan bundle. My Patrons get this bundle FREE. It's attached to this post.
Of course, these are all plans that we previously released. We're just bundling them. You can also find this bundle (and all the individual plans) on 2022-03-22 11:57:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
Many of us over-plan our projects, even refusing to start work until we have a detailed plan. I do this myself and I'm reluctant to touch my tools until I have every component measured out.
But one of the advantages of hand tool woodwork is that we can make piece as we need them, fitting each ...
2022-03-19 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
A man who needs to introduction.
2022-03-18 17:07:55 +0000 UTC View Post
The editors of my favorite woodworking magazine!
2022-03-18 17:07:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
I'm updating the WBS archives today. There will be three other announcements as I put up other other early episodes. Apologies for the clutter; I have to make a post for each.
--Rex
2022-03-18 17:07:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
First, we're delighted to welcome Garret Hack as our next presenter for the Workbench Sessions. Garrett will be giving a demonstration on scratch stocks, a low cost and very versatile way to add moldings to your work. That talk will be Thursday, March 24th at 4:00 PM EST.
As u...
2022-03-17 17:05:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends:
The New Woodwork Economy is here and we better adapt. I promised you solutions that are small, local, and high-tech.
This week we get high-tech as I review a set of 4 diamond stoned that costs $20 for ALL FOUR. For that price can they possible measure up?
Hint: the...
2022-03-12 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
