Perhaps you’re retired and looking for ways to stay productive. Or you’re looking to fan into flame that creative spark inside you. Woodworking provides so many avenues for converting your ideas into useful and decorative tools, artwork, gifts, furniture—you name it. Below, I’ve listed 5 amazing woodworking hobbies that are relatively inexpensive, easy to take…
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Gifts for the DIY Dad
I would like to say a big thank you to Pete Sveen for allowing me to guest post on his site, DIY Pete. The article is called 9 Gift Ideas for the DIY Dad. Pete published it just in time for Father’s Day, but these ideas are good for many other occasions—birthdays, Christmas, or just…
Who Let The Dog Crafts Out?
You might think the dog in the above picture is a candidate for another pet adoption commercial. What I think he’s trying to say is, “make me a doggy craft.” Actually, the canine pictured above is Leo, and he strayed into our yard one pleasant Georgia day around Christmas break. We adopted him for…
Quotes for Woodworkers and Craftsmen
If you’re reading this then you are probably a craftsman — or a craftswoman. That makes you special, because you have the gift of making and inspiring others. I put together some quotes from people who admire your gift. I hope you enjoy these quotes for woodworkers and craftsmen. Feel free to use the comments field…
Getting Into Pen Turning
Pen Turning 101 Perhaps you’ve just retired and you’re looking for a fulfilling hobby to stay creative and productive. Perhaps you’re looking for a distraction from a busy, hectic life. Maybe you’d like to explore an additional income stream. All of these are valid reasons to turn to pen turning. I’ve been turning pens…