In this episode, I show how to carve ladle spoons from walnut and maple. I decided to make a matching set of hand-carved ...

Among my favorite lathe projects is a lamp. They’re not difficult, but I recommend proficiency in using a skew chisel.

A good wood turning gouge isn’t just sharp — it’s precise, balanced, and built to last. Instead of buying one, I forged this ...

Roof rats are common in Arizona's urban and suburban areas, often found in trees, on roofs, and in dense landscaping. Signs of roof rats include small, pointed droppings, gnaw marks, and scratching ...

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate. Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the ...

Olympe de Gouges is a name you might remember from your history classes as another casualty of the French Revolution’s bloody Reign of Terror. It’s names like ...

In the world of wood carving, not only are skills necessary, but also the right tools. However, one of them is often underestimated even by experienced craftsmen – this is FST. In every wood carving ...

If you're a creative person and a jack-of-all-trades, chances are that you've given woodworking a try at some point in the past, or you intend to get your hands dirty with wood filings in the future.

This is part of a collection of stories spotlighting deeply rooted—yet sometimes less exposed—crafts hubs around the world and how to experience them. Read more here. Ping, ping. Tap, tap. Cling, ...