The Zen of Paul Sellers

The Zen of Paul Sellers

In this video, Paul Sellers presents a view of his home along with the furnishings he’s put together with a handful of hand tools. It’s a personal conversation as if he were talking directly to the viewer. Grab your coffee (tea?) and join Paul as he begins his story with a sketchpad streamside, and continues…

Shopsmith Upgrade

Shopsmith Upgrade

Just bought this gem on eBay from a Kansas City vendor. Will pick it up tomorrow morning after coffee… Here is the listing… Condition: Used: Seller Notes:“This is the Premium SS table upgrade that includes the magnet table measuring tapes. This 520 table upgrade is complete I have included a 520 manual. Please review pictures…

Shop Updates

Shop Updates

For the past few weeks, we’ve been downsizing – aka, getting rid of junk we don’t need. Most of it of any value has gone to a good home somewhere in the Universe. As a result, the garage, aka shop, is now very roomy and functional. All my tools are available for use and I…

Stretcher Dovetails Next Up

Stretcher Dovetails Next Up

I completed the long stretchers this morning – and yes, each of the four mortise and tenon joints got better as I went along. Funny how that works. I’m half tempted to do them all over again, but, hey, this is only a workbench. On to the next step which is cutting out the half-blind…

Couldn’t Resist…

Couldn’t Resist…

According to today’s plan, I shuffled off to WoodCrafters this morning to pick up that 3/8″ chisel. Well… they didn’t have one. That had a 10mm, which would have been close enough I suppose. But, it’s a nice day and I figured a drive out to Rockler wouldn’t be a bad idea, eleven miles away….