Monthly Archives: December 2017

Playing with Fire

Posted on December 20, 2017 by fitz

As you may know from a Lost Art Press event (or at last summer’s Lie-Nielsen open house), I’m always delighted to light a torch and demonstrate shou sugi ban – the Japanese art of charring wood to preserve and protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Woodworking | 13 Comments

Bad Case of the Piles

Posted on December 17, 2017 by fitz

For about a decade, I had tools in two places. When I began buying nice tools about 12 years ago, I was diligent about taking the ones I needed back and forth between home and the shop at PopWood – … Continue reading →

Posted in Woodworking | 8 Comments

A Long, Strange Trip

Posted on December 10, 2017 by fitz

Today, I had the bittersweet task of picking up my “Gluebo” workbench, and the remainder of the personal tools and timber I had at the PW shop. (Many thanks to Christopher Schwarz for his truck and help, and to Brendan … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 25 Comments

Slöjd in Slippers

Posted on December 7, 2017 by fitz

Today, I’m diving into the Woodworking Hobo Life, copy editing in my sweatpants and slippers. I might shower. I might not. The cats seem pretty happy – they can now beg me for treats and canned food 24/7. I’m working … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Favorites | 22 Comments

The Times, They Are A-Changin’*

Posted on December 5, 2017 by fitz

Just a quick post to say that, as of today, I am no longer with Popular Woodworking. But that doesn’t mean I’m leaving woodworking – far from it. I’m looking forward to lots more time in the shop as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 98 Comments