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A Bargain Honing Jig and How To Improve It
When I first learned how to sharpen, I bought a very simple and inexpensive honing jig made in England by Eclipse. Today, the same jig is widely available under many diff erent brand names and often costs less than $15. It works quite well—I’ve used mine for years— but I’ve made a few small refinements to it. The jig’s body is aluminum, so it’s very easy to modify using a file or disc sander.
Shop-made Grilling Tools
Become the master of the grill after you’ve built these shop-made grilling utensils.
Stripes Microwave Bowl Cozy
Microwavable glass dish
Bobbleton Cowl
Crocheted in chunky yarn in the round, this quick and easy cowl features bobbles to add fun texture.
Heirloom Aran Afghan
Intricate cables and pattern stitches combine to make a piece you will be sure to pass down through the generations.
Days Gone By Lapghan
Stitch a warm and cozy heirloom lapghan that you can pass along to the next generation. This project will make a nice intro to tiny cables for crocheters who haven’t tried crossed stitches previously.
Bozeman Shawl
Wrap yourself in this elegant triangular shawl that alternates openwork rows with rows of bobbles. Work it up in your favorite color and it will be your go-to accessory for warmth and beauty this winter.
Keepsake Bowls
Two beautifully stitched bowls to pass down from generation to generation to hold lovely little charms and trinkets.
Kalispell Throw
The Kalispell Throw is an amazing winter project and will keep your legs cozy as you make it. Be prepared: This velvet yarn is the softest, most luscious yarn you’ll ever work with. Rows of cluster stitches add another layer of fun to this project, as do the fuzzy tassels in each corner.
Mochaccino Cardigan
This adorable cardigan features a lovely textured bobble stitch pattern and drapes elegantly. You’ll love accessorizing with this piece!
Motif Magic
Magical moments are made of these!
A Hand Plane Starter Set
Expert Answers
Good Vibrations From a Smooth Operator
"Bosch GEX34-6N Random Orbit Sander"
Trestle-style Saw Horses
"Sturdy, space-saving shop assistants"
Spanish Cedar
Aromatic and rich, the wood of Cedrela Odorata is a joy to work with and is a staple in Central American logging operations.
Mid-Century Nightstand
A simple case is elevated by a unique leg design and elegant suspension.
An Quick Look at the Glowforge Plus
"A glimpse at one woodworker’s dive into the CNC Laser world, and how she integrates it into her shop."
Turning Hollow Forms
"With the Lyle Jamieson Hollowing Jig"
Craftsman Style Mantel Clock
"This mantle clock is the perfect weekend project and packs in some great woodworking."
Reproducing a Classic
"Reproducing this Krenov Wall Cabinet is an excellent way to practice your joinery skills and dial in details to take your projects to the next level."
Cigar Humidor
"Careful construction allows this Spanish cedar lined box to create a perfect seal to keep your cigars fresh."
Legend Hobby / Seagull Models - Cessna Grand Caravan 208
The Cessna Grand Caravan 208 is a legend in aviation circles. A single engine utility aircraft that punches up with capabilities that rival many twin engine aircraft in its class. Its seemingly simple configuration belies its near extreme utility.
Easy Pickins' at Australia's Agate Creek
As a member of a few Australian Facebook fossicking (rockhounding) groups, I had been seeing photos of an amazing variety of cut and polished agates posted by people who had found them at Agate Creek.
Shakespeare's Gemstones
Elizabethan Gems; Literal and Literary
MINERALS TO BEWARE OF Myrickite
Some venomous snakes and stinging wasps and bees advertise their dangerous nature with bold red, yellow, and orange colors that seem to say, “Stay away!”
Hell's Canyon Petrified Wood
WHAT TO CUT
NEPTUNITE
Benitoite’s Uncommon Partner
Nafplio Archeological Museum
Bronze Age Jewelry Rival Contemporary Designs
A Different Decoration From the Back
BENCHTIPS
Volcanoes Continue to Capture Headlines
EARTH SCIENCE IN THE NEWS