The Making Of A Traditional Wooden Moulding / Molding Plane
I was having a little fun with a new app on my phone that allows me to take a time lapse video. So, I decided to do a video of me making a moulding plane. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough memory on...
View ArticleThe Man Behind The Camera (or in front?)
As everyone one could probably guess, my name is Caleb. But what you probably didn't know is where I started from and how I got into woodworking. Â Recently a short documentary was made about my work...
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Now Taking Pre-Orders on Side Beading Planes!
UPDATE: As of 8/28/14 -9:14 est- no more new pre-orders on this plane until next time. Thank you for your enthusiasm! UPDATEIt is official. I am finally getting around to straightening out my schedule...
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No New Pre-Orders On Beading Planes- Thank You! Oh And I Got A Secretary!
Thats a long title. Anyways I am probably not thinking straight after getting Schwarzed, as so many of my recent customers kidded me about. He probably laughs an evil villain laugh as he hits the...
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The Nicholson Bench With Holdfast Vice
About six months ago I had a dilemma. I was doing my first Lie Nielsen Hand Tool Event and I needed a bench. Well the thing was I had a bench. I had two benches, in fact. The thing was I needed a bench...
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Making Traditional Wooden Planes by John M. Whelan
I am excited to share this news... John M. Whelan's book on Making Traditional Wooden Planes is finally being reprinted. I had called the publisher a couple of years ago and pleaded with them to...
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Breaking The Silence
It has seriously been too long since I last blogged. You would think I had nothing good to talk about or show off, but that would not be true. I have, in fact, been so busy that the days just seem to...
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Beading Plane Review By Chris Schwarz
I wanted to share a review of my beading planes by Chris Schwarz. He posted this on his blog recently so you may have seen it already.Essentially this is the gist of the review "They are outstanding....
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Square Ovolo - Essentials of a Cabinetmakers Tool Kit
When it comes to choosing the right moulding plane profiles for a basic tool kit it can seem confusing, especially for someone new to using them. There are the traditional hollows and rounds that...
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Square Ovolo - Now Taking Pre-Orders!
I am now taking pre-orders on 1/4" and 3/8" square ovolos. If you didn't see my previous post discussing these essential planes, read it here.Below is a video demonstrating the 1/4" ovolo in use. Â The...
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No New Pre-Orders On Ovolo Planes- Thank You!
Again, I appreciate everyones enthusiasm for these traditional planes. I am at this time (12/7/2014 9:34est) putting a hold on taking any new orders on the square ovolo planes. I really look forward to...
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How To Glue In Boxing On Moulding Planes
When it comes to making certain moulding profiles you have to take into consideration how the sole of the plane will hold up to heavy wear. If the profile focuses a lot of friction on a relatively...
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Windsor Chairmaking Classes with Peter Galbert At My Shop
I have been talking about having classes at my shop for a little while now. The wait is over! Peter Galbert is coming to teach two 6 day classes this spring. What's exciting about these classes is that...
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Come See Me At Lie-Nielsen Handtool Event In Raleigh, NC
OK, OK, OK, Come see Roy Underhill at the Lie-Nielsen hand tool event in Raleigh, NC. I know the real reason why we are all going (including me). Its going to be fun no matter how you spin it. Scott...
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1:2 Scale Beading Plane
Back in the summer I joined Instagram with the aim of sharing more of the things going on in the shop. To my surprise it has been a source of lots of new and I would say fresh things in woodworking to...
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Glue Up Of A Post And Rung Chair / Stool Assembly
I wanted to give a little sample of a glue up of a post and rung assembly. This is not the entire process but my hope is to share some little details about applying the glue and how to clean it up as...
View ArticleWhat A Well Fitted Post And Rung Chair Joint Looks Like
An important part of chairmaking is knowing how tight to make a joint in order to get a proper fit. How tight I make a joint will depend somewhat on the type of wood used but, essentially, I want it as...
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How To Accurately Size A Round Tenon And Do It Consistently
Following the discussion from my prior post, you might be wondering how to get those tenons to fit nice and tight - and do that consistently. It's not magic, but there is a method and tools that make...
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Fan Back Windsor Chair Plans by Curtis Buchanan - Now Available!
New windsor chair plans are now available from Curtis Buchanan for his fan back side chair. This is a beautiful side chair that is well suited to learning the craft of chairmaking as it is within the...
View ArticleWatch Peter Galbert Make A Windsor Chair In 30 Minutes!
Some of you are aware that Peter Galbert made a windsor chair with Tommy Mac on his show Rough Cut. I, like many of you, asked Peter where you can see this online. He didn't know. Funny how these thing...
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