Wine bottle stoppers are fun and easy to make. I made the two bottle stoppers you see in the picture above. The one on the left is made of cherry and the one on the right is walnut. I’m not a heavy drinker, but I do enjoy a meal with a nice glass of wine…
Author: Stephen Johnson
Handmade American Patriot Pens
A while back I made the American Patriot Pens pictured above. This is a pen kit produced by Penn State Industries. Below, I will show you some pics of me making an American Patriot Pen, the acrylic one in the center. Acrylic is a different material than wood. You need a very sharp chisel and…
Ryobi Nail Gun Tool Review
Earlier this year I purchased a Ryobi nail gun, and I’m so glad that I did. In this blog post I’m going to review the Ryobi nail gun and share with you what I like, along with a few dislikes. I’ll also cover where the nail gun should be used and where it shouldn’t. I’ll…
Mouse Trap Cheese Serving Board
I was recently brainstorming some creative spins on cutting boards and serving trays. I looked over at a mouse trap sitting on my workbench and BOOM — I had an idea. Mouse — trap — cheese. What if I used mouse traps to make a cheese serving board? And the mouse trap cheese serving board…
Fly Fishing Pen
I love this new kit from Penn State Industries — the Fly Fishing Pen. This will make a great gift for the fisherman in your life. It’s a fun and easy pen to make. The designs on this pen capture the essence of the sport. Prominent pen features: The pen tip displays an angler casting…






