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Category Archives: Shop Stuff
A Review of Grandpa’s Workshop
It was a day or two after Christmas 2012 when I first read Grandpa’s Workshop to my then 2-year old daughter. I didn’t realize it then, but I may’ve been reading the most overlooked and unheralded book in the Lost … Continue reading
Posted in General Philosophy, Shop Stuff
Tagged Brian Anderson, Children's books, daughters, Family, Fathers, Grandpa's Workshop, legacy, lessons, Lost Art Press, Maurice Pommier, Schwarz, shop helpers, teaching
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A Father’s Legacy, Corporate Decay, and Tool Gloats
Over the past three months I’ve come to possess a series of new (to me) tools. Some needing rejuvenation, some awaiting inspiration, but all of them ready for a second life. Firstly, there was a little package waiting for me when I … Continue reading
Posted in General Philosophy, Shop Stuff
Tagged corporate america, downsizing, gloat, grinders, makita, Miller Falls, mitre box, random acts of kindness
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Naked…and Ready
Over the past several months, I’ve been battling the heat to crank out a hand tool bench for the NCCW shop with the help of a few other members. Here is the fruit of our labor. I first read about this style … Continue reading
Posted in Knockdown Nicholson, NCCW, Shop Stuff
Tagged knockdown Nicholson, Lost Art Press, Mike Siemsen, NCCW, Nicholson bench
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The Beginning of the Naked Nicholson
It started with a bunch of good promotional videos and blog posts over at Lost Art Press and the need to outfit our community shop with a decent hand tool area. It continued with a conversation with my buddy, and … Continue reading
Posted in Knockdown Nicholson, NCCW, Shop Stuff
Tagged Community, Hand tools, nicholson, Sharing Economy, workbench
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How I Saw: Ignatius J. Loncao (1918 – 2015)
July started out on a sad but celebratory note for my family. July 1 marked the passing of our family patriarch: Grandpa Loncao. The obit is here if you’re curious. At 97, with his two daughters by his side, he … Continue reading
Posted in General Philosophy, Shop Stuff
Tagged Death, Family, ghosts, Grandparents, Love
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Old Oak: Real Old
A few months ago my co-worker informed me of some old beams from his 1850s house. It was one of the first 10 homes built here in our community. He brought me in a sample and I knew right away: white oak…old … Continue reading
For Jim
I read a blog post from my internet woodworking buddy Jim recently. It reminded me of the term Gumption Traps from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I too suffer from these episodes. Currently, I’m not going through this phase … Continue reading
2015 Priorities
I know it’s a little late to talk about New Years Resolutions and such. So I won’t. Instead, I’ll discuss a few of things I’m hoping to accomplish in and out of the shop this year. First and foremost is … Continue reading
Posted in General Philosophy, Kids Furniture, Shop Stuff
Tagged armoire, Dresser, kitchen, nicholson, remodel, upcycle, workbench
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Upsides to Gumption Traps
The dovetails have been causing me angst. This isn’t always a bad thing. I’ve gotten a few other things done around the shop while procrastinating and making up excuses about the drawers. For instance, my shooting board needed an overhaul. … Continue reading
Stand Up!
Last month I saw a post from Bill Schenher at Billy’s Little Bench about getting kids in the shop. His daughter is a year or two older than my oldest. I was intrigued by the stool she was standing on … Continue reading
Posted in Kids Furniture, Shop Stuff
Tagged Apprentices, daughters, Fathers, Kids, Step Stool
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