I recently decided to carve a wood spirit onto one of my pen turnings and it turned out nice. I was ecstatic about how this turned out. I decided to make two. Once you learn the basics of carving a wood spirit, then you can apply it to many other wood crafts. I’ve carved them…
Category: Woodworking
How to Make a Pocket Cross
In this post, I’ll be making a pocket cross out of exotic woods. This is a great craft to make and give to those needing encouragement or comfort. It’s simply a little cross that fits smoothly in the palm of the hand. You can easily carry it in your pocket all day. For me it…
Woodworking and Sustainable Living
In this article, I’ll discuss woodworking and sustainable living practices that will hopefully benefit our planet and our lives. I’m not an environmental doomsayer, but I deeply care about keeping our environment clean and not abusing or depleting resources (natural or manmade) because future generations will need those recourses as well. As a woodworker, engineer,…
How to Make a Southwest Twist Pen
In this post, I’ll demonstrate how to make a Southwest Twist Pen. After visiting my son a couple of times in Nevada and one trip to southern California, I decided to try this wonderful pen kit. I got my kits from Penn State Industries and they come in a couple types: the Southwest Twist Pen…
6 DIY Projects for Coffee Lovers
In this post, I’m sharing 6 DIY projects for coffee lovers. One of my favorite beverages is coffee. Which is why you see me creating so many projects related to this wonderful dark brew. I happen to be drinking my first morning cup while writing this post. Coffee scoops have by far been my favorite…






