I can remember the first time I sold one of my handmade wooden pens. I was so excited. To think someone would hand over their hard-earned money to buy something I made. I believe you will experience that same thrill. To help you achieve the goal of making money on your crafts (or your crafting…
Author: Stephen Johnson
How to Fix a Loose Sofa Leg
Over the years it seems like I’ve constantly been repairing loose furniture legs. Just a week or two back, one leg came off our hassock. And I’ve had several mess up on the sofa. So it seems like I’m always researching how to fix a loose sofa leg. The kids, pets (and sometimes adults –…
Handling Circular Saw Kickback
You’ve probably heard about kickback on a tablesaw. Did you know that you can experience kickback with a circular saw as well? This can be very dangerous, but the good news is that it’s very controllable once you understand the underlying cause and effect. So, I thought it would be good to put together an…
Leopold Bench Tutorial and Plans
I love this simple and elegant bench, originally designed by Aldo Leopold, who is considered the father of wildlife management. I hope you enjoy this post: Leopold Bench Tutorial and Plans. I’ll show you step-by-step how to make the bench, and I’ll use plenty of photos. Only a few basic tools are required and the…
7 Adirondack Chair Plans and Tutorials
The adirondack chair is stylish, comfortable and fairly easy to make. Picture one on your porch or around your fire pit. I enjoy sitting in mine while reading a book and sipping on some Georgia sweet tea. So far, I’ve made two of these beautiful chairs and learned new woodworking skills with each project. Below,…