Category Archives: Illustrating

Build Yourself a Marking Gauge

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I know, I know, there are a plethora of marking gauges out there to be had.  You can pick one up second hand for just a few dollars or you can spend some serious money on a fancy new model.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-Tools, Design, Illustrating, Marking Gauge | 6 Comments

Build Yourself a Polissoir

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The polissoir, French for polisher, is a simple tool to make and use.  I was first introduced to this finishing tool thru a Chris Schwarz blog entry.  Chris was introduced to the tool  by Don Williams who was working on … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-Tools, Finishing, Illustrating, Knot Tying, Polissoir | Tagged , , | 26 Comments