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My Stanley Jr Wood Kits Review
If you are going to buy a wood kit, then getting one that is well made and at the right level of difficulty is important. Good kits make the experience of building them so much better (and less frustrating). The Stanley Jr Lifting Crane + Toolbox Wood Kit is a good project and can be…
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Ideas for Teaching a Practical Subject Remotely (Online)
What do you do with a practical subject if you are stuck at home for a long period of time? Here are some ideas you can use to teach a practical subject remotely. (The practical ideas are down the bottom.) THEORY Studying a product over time I use this project as a standard in Year…
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Woodworking Kits – What Makes a Good One by Looking at the Bad Ones
Unfortunately, not all kits are created equal. After building a few kits myself, I can tell you that a bad kit can really dampen the experience. To steer you clear of a bad experience, here’s a list of what to avoid when looking for a Woodworking Kit: 1. Small Pieces Small and thin pieces are…
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Which is My Best Hand Router Plane? My Verdict.
Hinges, housings, and rebates For me, woodworking is well described by the hand router plane. It’s a job that needs to be done right, but only woodworkers care about the bottom and the inside of the join… Nobody else will see it. I have three different makes of hand router planes in the shop. And…
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The 5 Ways I Do Wood Bending
Here are the 5 ways I have done wood bending in the past and a quick rundown of what’s involved, their strengths and weaknesses and how to do them. 1. Soak it This technique is as simple as soaking your wood in water and laminate pieces together after The great news here is that this…
