The Garrett Wade Story
I am well into my baby-boom years. And as I look back on many past decades – all the way back to those very early days – I think on what was important, and not important, in my development as a per… Read More
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Bespoke in Brogue-lyn
My name is Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé.I am a shoe & bootmaker, artist and educator. I hand-make bespoke shoes and boots, made to measure for individual clients. I am Swiss and Dutch – and… Read More
Hobbyist Woodworkers Unite
I'd like to introduce myself: I’m a hobbyist woodworker living in New York City. Wait, I know, bear with me here. I don’t rent studio space and I don’t own power tools, there’s no second home in… Read More
How to Select the Best Drill Bits
There are many different kinds of drill bits, and each is designed to excel at a specific type of task. Apart from determining which style is best suited for your work, you should be aware of th… Read More
Get Shod – These Shapes She Carves, These Shoes I Crave
Stepping into my atelier you might notice the smell of leather, wood, shoe-polish, glue. You might notice the many tools hanging on one side of the wall. Above the two sewing machines a variety… Read More
A Green Woodworking Primer
Let’s deconstruct a concept that’s become a flash-point of buzz, obsession, and occasional skepticism: green woodworking. The word “green” refers to the wood’s moisture content—it’s relatively wet,… Read More
Mike Bruno on How to Make Live Edge Wood
To learn how to make live edge wood, you should first learn about the history behind why Mike Bruno makes furniture from these pieces. Three years ago, an elementary school in a suburb of Portla… Read More
Anne of All Trades on Making Things With Your Own Hands
“Making something has always been my passion,” says Anne Briggs, the energetic force behind Anne of All Trades: a blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram account where she chronicles a life devoted to… Read More
To Brie or Not to Brie: How To Make a Charcuterie Board
Introduction: Charcuterie is a French term for the process of curing meats. Charcuterie boards (for serving said meats) have exploded in popularity over the past few years. In its most… Read More
Can I Help?!?! (How to Get Your Kids Involved in Your Woodworking Projects: Bird Feeder Edition)
Think back to when you were a kid. What is your earliest memory of making things? Nearly every craftsperson I have asked this question has looked back with fondness on memories of getting to hel… Read More