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A New Project

Posted on June 24, 2011 by sharpe1815

Some times you can motivate yourself, and sometimes you need a big push. Today, I decided to push myself. So, I’m planning  a new project. Specifically, the Shaker side table that was published in the September 2004 issue of Woodworking … Continue reading →

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Woodworking vs. Farming

Posted on May 27, 2011 by sharpe1815

My father has been a farmer all of his life. Woodworking, metalworking, electricity, diesel mechanics, there isn’t much he can’t turn his hand to if the circumstances require it. So when he said he could use some help fixing some … Continue reading →

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Six of One, Half a Dozen of a Dead Horse

Posted on November 4, 2010 by sharpe1815

Christopher Schwarz, the editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, has again posted another intriguing blog post. This one is about the best wood for chisel handles. I posted a response, and I’m content with what I said, but the more I … Continue reading →

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Saw Sharpening….and Fear.

Posted on October 20, 2010 by sharpe1815

As promised, the saw vise was completed a few weeks ago. It has made life easier. It works well as is, but a few minor modifications might make it better. A couple of strips of leather glued to the inside … Continue reading →

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The Lemonade Business

Posted on September 23, 2010 by sharpe1815

It’s funny how things work out sometimes. When I was a boy, my family often spent a few weeks each summer in Rhode Island visiting my mother’s relatives. It is my contention that Rhode Island is one of the best … Continue reading →

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The Tools You Have

Posted on September 14, 2010 by sharpe1815

Today, I wanted to address a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I LOVE tools. Especially good ones. If you like working by hand, you probably do, too.  I get as excited as a teenage boy with … Continue reading →

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Project: Toy Bar

Posted on September 8, 2010 by sharpe1815

My wife asked me a question the other day. Not exactly news, I know. But this one pertained to woodworking. She asked if I could make a bar that would extend across our daughter’s pack and play so we could … Continue reading →

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Bumbling Apprentice Introduction

Posted on September 2, 2010 by sharpe1815

“So who the heck are you and why should I read your blog?” A fair question. The easy part to answer is that I’m just a guy who has been interested in woodworking for as long as I can remember … Continue reading →

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