PGHWoodcraft

Is Sloyd still relevant today? Can it help children excel in science and math? Let's talk about it.

Using the vintage plane and spokeshave to fix mistakes made with handtools.

Table for my coffee maker from reclaimed 2X6.

Bought a pair of holdfast for the low bench

Don't make the same mistakes I made

Get started in woodworking on the cheap.

Reflections on 2022 and thoughts on 2023

And the grain goes POP. Pop,pop,pop

I have launched a new Channel Do a Good Turn featuring woodturning. This was posted as my first video on that channel.

A Christmas tree ornament made from wood brought down by Hurricane Ian. A fun little project

New shop announcement!

Shop made saw guides for more accurate cuts

Making a half lap joint using a table saw is relatively simple and accurate. Using hand tools requires some practice. After 4 attempts I finally have a reasonably decent joint. Feel free to chime in with tips and advice.

In this video I make a basic router plane using scrap wood and inexpensive hardware. It is a simple design and does exactly what I needed it to do. I softened the edges with a block plane and finished it with BLO after filming the video. If you want to see more tool build videos let me know in the comments.

A near real time video of cutting a dado using a chisel. Total time to cut the dado was 11 minutes which is less time than it would take to set up the router. And a lot more fun!

After a few weeks of dialing it in and practice I am ready to put the restored Stanley 45 Combination Plane to use

Final installment of the restoration of the Stanley 45 Combination plane.

Making fixtures for my vintage tools and getting organized.

The restoration is not complete but the plane is functional and I am ready to take my first cut. Lot's of work left to do but let's see if it cuts.

I received a Stanley 45 plane in need of restoration. Our first look at a 136 year old woodworking tool.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and thoughts on the holiday. References: John 1:3, ,2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Revelation 21: 18-21, Philippians 2:6-8, John 3:16, 1John 4:7-8, Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8

Just a quick update on getting out of temporary housing and into a permanent situation with room for a shop. Warning: recorded in an empty garage with lots of echos.

I take you through the simple process of making a food safe conditioner for cutting bords.

Final installment of the charcuterie board build. Time for the finish.