Easy DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you bought a gift for your mom yet? Mine is in her late 70’s, and it’s hard–at least for me–to find her that special gift. So sometimes I opt to make her something. To be honest, I don’t do…
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Top 5 Benefits of the DIY Approach
Isn’t it amazing how much of our time is spent maintaining things? All too often we slave away under the tyranny of the urgent. Doing what other people want us to do. Answering phones, responding to those emails. Solving other people’s problems. We also spend a lot of investment in educating ourselves–a good thing right?…
18 Pinewood Derby Speed Tips
Pinewood Derby Speed Tips Take a look at the kid’s expression in the picture below. That happens to be my son, who, several years back, won first place in his Cub Scout Pack for the Pinewood Derby Race. Now flash back a few years from our big win, and you would have seen the opposite…
Your Guide For Choosing A Wood Lathe
So you finally decided to buy your first wood lathe. That’s excellent, because you will be able to make a variety of cool projects–pens, bowls, bottle stoppers, salt and pepper mills, game calls, fishing lures, and the list goes on. This post gives some practical advice on choosing a wood lathe and matching it toward what you…
The Real Wood Bible – A Book Review
For those who work with wood,The Real Wood Bibleby Nick Gibbs would make a valuable addition to your library. Whether you sell your crafts or offer them as gifts, the story behind the wood makes a huge difference. People generally love a great story and love to discover more information behind the craft. Recently I…