You’ve probably heard about kickback on a tablesaw. Did you know that you can experience kickback with a circular saw as well? This can be very dangerous, but the good news is that it’s very controllable once you understand the underlying cause and effect. So, I thought it would be good to put together an…
Category: Woodworking
Leopold Bench Tutorial and Plans
I love this simple and elegant bench, originally designed by Aldo Leopold, who is considered the father of wildlife management. I hope you enjoy this post: Leopold Bench Tutorial and Plans. I’ll show you step-by-step how to make the bench, and I’ll use plenty of photos. Only a few basic tools are required and the…
7 Adirondack Chair Plans and Tutorials
The adirondack chair is stylish, comfortable and fairly easy to make. Picture one on your porch or around your fire pit. I enjoy sitting in mine while reading a book and sipping on some Georgia sweet tea. So far, I’ve made two of these beautiful chairs and learned new woodworking skills with each project. Below,…
Vintage Hand Crank Coffee Grinder DIY
Here’s another cool project for your kitchen and coffee lovers you know. It’s a hand crank coffee grinder. I’m mounting the grinder on a piece of mesquite wood, and the wood will be glued over the jar lid. Open the little door on the grinder, toss in the beans, and turn the crank. Enjoy a…
5 Tutorials for Making Beehives
Beekeeping is a wonderful and rewarding hobby. My dad has been doing this for over 30 years, and he’s still working with the bees at the age of 80. I hope you will enjoy these 5 tutorials for making beehives. I have tried to pick some tutorials that are relatively easy to follow. I’m a…