Peppermint & Whiskey

01/18/2018

I haven’t been in the workshop much this winter. Baking instead. Mainly because the kitchen is much warmer, and you can’t eat a picture frame. In wholly unrelated news, my shop overalls are a bit snug now - no idea why.

11/06/2017

New tip video out today. Enjoy!

Unless you have a 30 degree triangle or protractor, drawing a clock face is difficult - and even if you do, it's still cumbersome. Just use a compass and the...

10/13/2017

“Gentleman’s Box,” made from African mahogany and Zebrawood, and including a half pint of Gentleman’s Jack, cigar and shot glass. Only at Fort Defiance Oyster Roast!

09/09/2017

Best song about alcohol: go! (bonus point if it mentions whiskey)

07/03/2017

Clock made from a walnut tree on my great-grandfather's farm. Gift to my dad for his birthday. Aluminum accents and cherry base.

06/24/2017

Stunning piece of walnut from a friend's "junk wood pile" in his barn, with cherry splines. Goes to show that beautiful wood doesn't have to be expensive and from a store. Great addition to CrossFit Lenoir gym.

06/22/2017

A new video? Wow. About time! It's a short TIP video on how to build a 3D wooden sign - specifically the Lenoir Oilers Baseball clubhouse sign.

Although I lost most of the footage from this build, this is a video of the overview of building a 3D sign out of plywood, using only a jigsaw. It's easy, fu...

06/03/2017

My new lathe cart from 100% scrap wood around the shop (plus wheels). And tool holders from old PVC!

05/22/2017

Wanted to let everyone know we'll be closed to the public on Memorial Day.

Just like every other day of the year.

05/21/2017

Finally have the "remote" air compressor I've always wanted. Air compressor outside workshop, with switch, pressure gauge and retractable hose in center of workshop. Saves a ton of space and reduces noise.

05/12/2017

Putting a finish on a woodworking project: 10 minutes of work spread over 4 days.

And you wonder why we can't build stuff in an afternoon?

04/23/2017

My most recent project: a clubhouse logo for the Lenoir Oilers Baseball. Should be installed this week.