Monthly Archives: January 2010
Medieval Bow Saw
I’ve been digging through this awesome book of trades I found on line. It’s in German, so it’s hard to navigate through. I found the link through the most awesome blog ever and have been trolling through it for days. Lots of period tools and the like, often in use. Check this awesome picture I [...]
Bow Saw project started…
I went down to the garage last night try out the new dovetail saw, but got distracted and worked on the bow saw frame instead. I’m starting with some random Oak I picked up from I have no idea where, but it’s stout and available, so it will do. I’m not following any set plans [...]
Sharpening with Rob Cosman…
So yesterday I was able to take a class/seminar/sales pitch from Rob Cosman at my local Woodcraft store (other wise known as the place where Badger can spend money very easily). The class was interesting, but I have some minor complaints about. Don’t get me wrong I did learn a lot, and it was interesting, [...]
My first dovetails…
One of the things you read about when reading about hand tool woodworking is Dovetails. Over and over you see and hear about them, and it’s clear that it’s a basic skill of the hand tool set. So I set out to try these things, to learn what I needed to learn as it were. [...]
A tool chest from 1866
I found a book online that lists out the tools required for working in a workshop: The book is Our Workshop: The Art of Carpentry and Joinery by George Routledge and Sons, 1866 Found online here: The list looks like this: Small hand saw* Sash and Tenon Saw Table and compass saw Axe Jack Plane [...]
Recent toolbox scores…
During the holiday break my wife and I were able to get out a bit and do some antiquing, something I never thought would be fun but we quite enjoy. A large part of it for me however is shopping for tools to use in the shop. My recent flirtation with hand tool woodworking has [...]
Woodworking Journey
So, I’ve decided to expand on the role this site plays in my woodworking. Badger Woodworks will grow to include all my woodworking rather than just the pen business. I’m hope to be able to offer other types of things. For the most part this means adding a blog to site, and cataloging my adventures [...]
Oak Furniture The British Tradition Reprinted? Yes!
Carving in Alder
Oilstone Sharpening Level Up!