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…
Category: Woodworking
Pen Turning Books
If you are interested in learning about pen making, I highly recommend a couple of great pen turning books. I snapped a picture of these books out on my back patio. I did that on purpose because I want you to see that I really own these books. I didn’t just copy and paste a…
The Faith Pen
I recently had the pleasure of making the pen pictured above. It’s called the Faith Pen and you can get the kit from Penn State Pens. Note the cross artwork on the cap end. On the center band, are stamped the words: Faith, Hope, Love. The metal parts are finished with antique brass. I…
Win A Handmade American Patriot Pen
Here is your opportunity to win one of my handmade American Patriot Pens. These pens were turned on my lathe and assembled in my shop. Each one is a $40 value. Winner will get to choose one of the three pens pictured above. To enter, just follow the instructions below. Please read the contest terms…
Wooden Business Card Holder: How to Make
A friend from work gave me a beautiful piece of walnut he had laying around his shop, and soon afterward, I made this wooden business card holder. I’m calling it my Smith and Wesson Business Card Holder because I used 40 caliber Smith an