I just love easy woodworking projects and it’s doubly nice when they apply to the kitchen. There’s something about having wood utensils and products in the kitchen. To me it gives it that homey feel, a touch of elegance. And then to be able to say you made these functional crafts — that’s icing on…
Author: Stephen Johnson
Deer Antler Pen And How To Make It
The deer antler pen continues to be one of my favorite pen making projects. Even after 10 years of doing this, pen turning continues to be an exciting hobby for me. There are so many variations of pens to make. So many materials out there to choose from. In 12 steps, this tutorial will show…
5 Amazing Cutting Board Videos
Cutting Board Videos If you’ve followed my blog, you may have already seen my tutorial on making a cutting board, and though I’m a little biased, I think it’s a decent tutorial. However, I realize that many people learn better by watching videos. Who hasn’t turned to a YouTube video to learn how to make…
Alternate Way to Drill Glass Bottles
Over the years, I’ve collected several tutorials on drilling glass bottles. I recently discovered an alternate way to drill glass bottles, and I wanted to share it with you. Several crafts may require you to drill glass materials or to drill glass bottles. I’ve observed that people love turning bottles into lamps or bird feeders….
15 Safety Tips For The Wood Lathe
Perhaps you’re new to woodturning or Santa recently left you a new lathe under your Christmas tree. Woodturning provides hours and hours of pleasure and satifaction. But let’s not overlook some of the dangers of using this innocent-looking, yet powerful spinning machine. In this article, I will give you some safety tips for the wood…