Japanese Woodworking Saws
In contrast to Western saws, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, placing their fine hard steel in tension (stretching). The teeth are angled up toward the handle, which is what allows for t… Read More
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Loom Large: Weft and Warp Speed Ahead
If you’re looking for a low-key creative outlet that will bring you tranquility and yield unique holiday gifts, then laploom weaving is for you. You don’t need special skills or t… Read More
How To Repair a Garden Hose
Nothing is worse than gearing up for spring gardening and finding that you have a damaged hose. Our Garden Hose Repair Kit quickly and easily connects two lengths of hose together. Joining these piece… Read More
5 Unique Garden Trends to Watch for 2022
With all of the challenges facing the world today, we’ve never spent more time in our gardens. It can be hard to keep up with all of the gardening design trends, but here are a few that bring a lit… Read More
The Joys of Cast Iron Cooking
When a recipe calls for serious frying, braising, or roasting, or when you just want to get a nice sear on something from the butcher’s counter, reach for an iron pan. Slow to heat and cool, iron p… Read More
Meet the Maker: Friendly Loom by Harrisville Designs
We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manufacturers and individual makers—truecraftspeople whose devotion to their trade is evident in the qua… Read More
Meet the Maker: Red Pig Tools
“Most off-the-shelf tools have been manufactured to be efficient to make, not to use.” We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manuf… Read More
Meet the Maker: Ohio Stoneware
"We’re an average family that had a wild idea.“ We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manufacturers and individual makers—t… Read More
Catch All Tray: Beginning Tools for Novice Woodworkers
Almost everything with woodworking starts with a humble box. This project has similar skills without fitting a lid. A catch all tray provides practice with sawing alon… Read More
Vintage Toys
Many years ago, on a trip to Germany, we met Hans. He is an exceptionally well-dressed man in his late 50’s who is usually found wearing a wool suit with a bow tie and playing with s… Read More