I recently made some bolt action rifle pens, and they turned out fabulous. The bolt action rifle pen makes a great gift for those who like to hunt or shoot. Both ends of the pen look like a rifle shell (30 caliber) and the pen click mechanism resembles the handle of a bolt action…
Category: Woodworking
30-06 Board Game Tutorial
So my daughter and I were eating supper at Cracker Barrel, and Steph grabs the peg board game. We both became enraptured with solving the puzzle. And finally–in spite of our brain-dead state–she figured out the combination of moves that left one peg standing. Fortunately, enough brain cells were firing, and I had my vision…
How To Make A Screech Owl Box
Each year my family and the in-laws go to Guntersville Alabama for the Eagle Awareness Weekend. It’s held at Guntersville State Park and we learn about eagles, hawks, owls and various other critters. This past February, a group gave a talk about owls and they challenged the audience to put up screech owl boxes. In…
John Muir Hiking Stick
I’ve been trying to find a retirement gift for a friend so I decided to do what any good craftsman would do—make one. He loves to hike and he’s a huge fan of John Muir. So why not create a John Muir hiking stick that displays a quote from the great naturalist. I chose…
Civil War Fountain Pens
Civil War fountain pens make a wonderful gift for history-buff friends or coworkers. Maybe you need a gift to give to your employees or a client. In this article, I will tell you about these pens and how I made them. Ever since I started researching my family history, I’ve become fascinated with the…