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Why is it called the Hillbilly Tansu?
Someone asked me today why I’m calling my current project the Hillbilly Tansu. In short, it’s a Japanese inspired cabinet/chest being built by a hillbilly. According to Merriam Webster a hillbilly is defined as: a person who lives in the … Continue reading
Offline for a Few Days
We had a fairly robust storm roll through my neck of the woods yesterday afternoon. It took out trees and power lines with reckless regard. As a result several thousand people in my area are without power, myself included, and … Continue reading
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What a Mess!
I have a bad habit of not cleaning the shop while I’m working on a large project. I could make all sorts of excuses for my behavior, but I really need to do better. Thankfully the weather this weekend was … Continue reading
Heat + Humidity=NO SHOP TIME
It’s been over a week since I posted anything. This is a direct result of having almost no shop time. Maybe I’m getting soft in my old age, but I just can’t handle the heat and humidity anymore. Within just … Continue reading
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How Can I Make a Living as an Artisan?
This is a question that is often asked on forums. People discover that they like to work with their hands and dream about it becoming their day job. I think this notion is almost as popular as stealing away to a tropical … Continue reading
Experience, Tools and Materials
Just so we are all on the same page…. Experience: I’m not an expert in woodworking. I’m not an expert on tools. I’m not an expert in any craft that I do. I’m like most of you, learning as much … Continue reading
Work with Your Hands?
I grew up in an environment where everyone worked with their hands. My father, uncles and grandfathers could work on everything around the house. Hell, they built the houses that I grew up in. My mother, aunts and grandmothers could … Continue reading
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“By Hand & Eye”, a Book that Will Change the Way You Look at Everything
From Lost Art Press “By Hand & Eye” is a deep dive into the world of history, architecture and design. And the authors have emerged with armloads of pearls for readers. Instead of serving up a list of formulas with … Continue reading
Woodworking Masterclasses
I joined Paul Sellers’ online video course Woodworking Masterclasses the day it went live almost a year and a half ago. Its some of the best money I have ever spent on woodworking. My skills as a craftsman have increased … Continue reading
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