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About fitz

Woodworker, writer, editor, teacher, ailurophile, Shakespearean. Will write for air-dried walnut.

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Dovetail Class Kit to the Baking Rescue

Posted on November 23, 2017 by fitz

Yesterday, I reached into the cabinet for toothpicks so I could test the cake doneness for my annual Thanksgiving dinner dessert, a raspberry and marsala trifle. But I was out of toothpicks. Eek! Then I remembered I have some in … Continue reading →

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Opinions Are Like Assh…

Posted on November 22, 2017 by fitz

I’ve spent a frustrating couple of hours researching how best to adhere tile on plaster walls that are in decent shape…or will be shortly, after I’ve scraped off the loose bits of adhesive that was holding the hardboard in place, … Continue reading →

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Please Pardon the Mess

Posted on November 17, 2017 by fitz

Is there any renovation project that doesn’t spill into the entire house? Not in my experience. Though the bathrooms on which I’m currently working are on the second floor, I had to tear out the back wall of the pantry … Continue reading →

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What’s Next?

Posted on November 12, 2017 by fitz

With the guest bath nearing completion, I’m turning my thoughts (and wallet) to “my” bathroom – the one for which I cut a doorway from my bedroom into the original bath through what was the tub wall. It’s a 7′ … Continue reading →

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One Step Up & Two…Well, You Know

Posted on November 5, 2017 by fitz

Per my last post, I set a deadline of Nov. 9 for finishing the guest bath. That was stupid. But I’m getting close. Over the last two days, I mitered, fit, painted and installed the 30 pieces of base moulding … Continue reading →

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A Vow I Might Regret (& Possibly Break)

Posted on August 13, 2017 by fitz

After a summer filled with travel, teaching, fun and family visits (and the day job, of course), I’ve finally the time to get back to work on the guest bathroom. I vow it will be completely done by November 9 … Continue reading →

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‘Woodworker’ & ‘Woman’ are Separate Nouns

Posted on June 29, 2017 by fitz

(reposted from popularwoodworking.com) I’ve been trying for weeks to write this editorial; it is difficult to do because my idealist view competes with reality. I have long been ambivalent about woodworking shops and classes specifically for women, because I don’t … Continue reading →

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