Continuous Improvement Makes A Difference

Continuous improvement is a way of life. It is about eliminating the “fires” in life that we deal with over and over. It is about finding little ways to make life better, our jobs or hobbies more efficient and the quality of our work better. The term I’ve adopted is Kaizen, a Japanese word that means change for the better.

The Elbo Hollowing Tool – Review

Elbo Hollowing Tool

This post consitutes my first review of a tool. Let me first be clear in stating that my review is my honest opinion of the product, I am in no way being compensated for this post by the tool maker or any other entity.

Within my first week of turning I [...]

Jigs & Fixtures & History

Today’s woodcraft, minus all the fancy power equipment, is much the same as it was in the 1800’s. Individual’s working mostly alone through diverse challenges of how to turn chunks of wood into beautiful artwork, functional furniture or anything else.

Tools Floating on Air – Part II

Float your tools across your shop. No need for heavy and expensive casters and wheels. An improvement to the original tools floating on air. These mobile tool bases can be made for $20 in about an hour’s labor time.

Jigs n Fixtures… another must have/ must make!

Admit it, you’re addicted! You can’t turn enough wood or make enough sawdust. Unfortunately, you are also afflicted by the same condition as everyone else, a lack of time.

When turning is your livelihood, you’re missing out if your are not thinking about your efficiency and it’s costing you money. When turning is your hobby, inefficiency also [...]