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…
Category: Outdoors
Safari Bullet Pens
I love these bullet pens from Penn State Industries. These are fresh off my wood lathe and will probably end up in someone’s stocking for Christmas. I decided to call these safari pens because both woods are from Africa. The one on the left is Zebra wood and has a bolt-action mechanism. The one…
Antlers Book Review
Antlers: A Guide to Collecting, Scoring, Mounting, and Carving, 2nd Edition has been both an interesting and informative read. You don’t have to be a hunter or sportsman to understand that antlers are a wonderful material for crafts and home decoration. Just search on Pinterest and you’ll discover several boards that display uses for…
Get Into Beekeeping
My dad has been a beekeeper for over 3 decades now. I don’t keep bees myself, but I fondly remember helping my dad with his hobby during my teenage years. In a minute, I’m going to point you to an interview I did with my dad about beekeeping. Hopefully, it will give you some tips…
Make A Paracord Dog Leash
Want to learn how to make a paracord dog leash? Paracord is such a great material for making a leash. It’s durable and strong, and now you can purchase cord material in just about any color. The dog leash is a fun project, and once you get started, it’s easy to do. To make the…