Author Archives: Greg Merritt

Staked Stand-Part 2-Complete

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Greg Merritt

It is almost physically impossible for me to resist adding some sort of embellishment to the pieces that I make.  Kolrosing, wood burning and then there is my fondness for adding texture.  This little stand is built specifically to hold … Continue reading →

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Staked Stand-Part 1

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’ve read the book, a couple of times.  Wrote a review.  Read through all of the blog posts.  Purchased a tapered tenon cutter and reamer.  Even took a sip of the Kool-Aid, at least figuratively.  I have to admit that I’m … Continue reading →

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The Anarchist’s Design Book-First Thoughts

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I have eagerly awaited the arrival of Christopher Schwarz’ latest book, The “Anarchist’s Design Book“, since he first hinted at it with the working title “Furniture of Necessity” way back in 2012.  The term vernacular furniture was bantered about in … Continue reading →

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Cam Clamps-Part 2-Complete

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Greg Merritt

After spending about an hour every evening in the shop and a big chunk of Saturday, my Paul Sellers inspired cam clamps are done.  This project was a lot of fun.  From digging in the attic for material (see part 1) … Continue reading →

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Reader Submitted Projects

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I started this blog to share what I do.  My hope being that in some way it would encourage others to get out into the shop and make things themselves.  I have basic tools and try to use materials that are … Continue reading →

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Owl in the Wild

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Greg Merritt

A few days ago I put up a post that showed my finished owl project.  In the comment section I received a comment from friend and reader David: “Thanks for posting this one I spent a few enjoyable hours yesterday … Continue reading →

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Cam Clamps-Part 1

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Greg Merritt

If you have missed it up until now, Paul Sellers is in the middle of a three-part series on making cam clamps.  Start with the blog post and work your way over to Woodworking Masterclasses.  It is a simple process … Continue reading →

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Owl-Part 2-Complete

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Greg Merritt

After a couple of coats of Tried and True Original oil finish, It was time to complete the assembly of the owl. The perch is just a stick split in half, the edges dressed and I applied a coat of … Continue reading →

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New Design Resource for Woodworkers

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Originally posted on Design Matters:
? I’m excited to announce the launching of a new website, http://www.byhandandeye.com. Jim Tolpin and I have teamed up again to create an on-line resource for woodworkers to improve their design skills. The new website…

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More Arts and Crafts Fun-Owl-Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Greg Merritt

While searching the internet for retro art ideas for our house, I came across a requiring theme.  Owls.  All of these owl stirred up vague childhood memories.  I seem to remember just about every house I went to as a … Continue reading →

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