Weekly Editorial
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From Firewood to Treenware
Some of Rob’s firewood takes a detour on the way into the fire, and winds up in the workshop.
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January Slump
After a frenzy of holiday gift-building, Rob’s shop time enters a January slump.
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Family and Fun
Rob shares what holiday projects he built for his family this year.
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Whither the White Walnut?
Rob wonders about other woodworkers’ experiences with butternut (sometimes called white walnut).
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No Room for the Faint of Heart
Rob offers encouragement to those of you still building holiday gifts.
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What About Combo Tools?
Rob muses on the benefits of combination tools, and wonders how you feel about them.
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Frightful Weather
Last night, a friend from work used his pickup truck to help me get a 2-inches thick, 40-inches wide and 100-inches long slab of Redwood (sustainably harvested) into my workshop (thanks Gary!). It was snowing to beat the cards with the wind blowing like crazy. Here in Minnesota, we call a day like that Monday.
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Making Money with Woodworking
Recently, I was asked a question by an eZine reader if I thought that a person could make a living doing woodworking. It is a good question, but hard to answer. Of course, I must admit that I have experienced a really nice professional life do to the fact that I am a woodworker. But I don’t think that is what he was asking.
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An Award-Winning Publication
Woodworker’s Journal recently received recognition for our print magazine’s how-to project articles and informative columns.
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Southwest Travels
Rob’s spending the week looking at new tools — and wondering what new tools you’d like to be gifted this year.
