I love going to as many woodworking shows as I can throughout the year. You get to see the latest and greatest from the "big names" which is fun.  But the booths I like the best are the small one... Continue reading "Review of Cast Iron Router Table Top from Peachtree Woodworking" »

Clarence BlanchardClarence is president of Antique & Collectible Tools Inc., the corporation that owns the Fine Tool Journal and Brown Auction Services. Clarence began collecting tools early on in his life which first started because of his interest in woodworking.... Continue reading "Interview with Clarence Blanchard" »

Sticking to our DIY theme this week, I found this DIY skills quiz on the Popular Mechanics website. They ask some random questions to test your DIY skills using a point system. Take the quiz below and see how you... Continue reading "100 Skills Every Man Should Know: Test Your Knowledge" »

One of the blogs that I enjoy reading is LifeHacker. It's a blog that offers practical advice on getting things done efficiently, something that I'm constantly striving to do. A little while back a post was written entitled, "The 'Greater... Continue reading "Resurgence of all things do-it-yourself" »

If you made a check list of the necessary tools that someone should have on hand for general maintenance, Vise-Grip locking pliers, would be on most people's list. I know that when I was growing up, I HAD to take... Continue reading "How do you use your Vise-Grip?" »