Craftsmanship is rarely fast… This is something that I am alway having to relearn.

I finished the first prototype of my beginner woodworking learning module, a project that teaches measuring, sawing, fitting, sanding, and assembly by building a small cedar box. Now I’m back at the bench with the completed project beside me, working through the manual one operation at a time. It’s amazing how many little improvements you find once you can compare the written instructions to an actual build. The prototype teaches you how to build the project. Going back through the manual teaches me how to teach it.

https://youtu.be/fjD78Q7gbQw

Kettlebells are awesome!

Good glue-ups don't come from cranking down on the clamps... Clamps are there for control, alignment, and holding the joint together, not brute force. In this video, I walk through the basics of choosing the right clamp, using the right amount of pressure, and avoiding a few common beginner mistakes. #grownostr #woodworking #DIY https://youtu.be/1OcoISFlPIU

Government?

Good to hear from you! Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I want it to be something people are proud to make. The workshop is mostly complete. Just need to finish the upstairs and some small things. Ah the wood cutter, I remember that! Cheers!

Management: "We can have all three!"

Quality work takes the time it takes…