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Made You Look: Free Design Tools for Bowl Makers and Spoon Carvers
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Will This Door Fit In A Heritage Building?
Will This Door Fit In A Heritage Building?
The Splinter Report: September 11th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week was a short one on account of the… Source
I Can’t Believe I’ve Never Seen This KOBALT Tool Before #tools
I Can’t Believe I’ve Never Seen This KOBALT Tool Before #tools
Modified Skew Chisel: Make It, Use It, and Turn a Christmas Tree & Flower
Modified Skew Chisel: Make It, Use It, and Turn a Christmas Tree & Flower
Carving a Valentine with CNC
There’s a long history of carving wood for Valentine’s Day, probably going back to the first time someone carved initials inside a heart on a tree to celebrate fondness for another. But it’s 2026! How can you do that with modern technology?Laguna Tools shows the way with video they just released showing the carving of…
Forest-inspired surfaces add tactile depth to minimalist custom home
Outside of Las Vegas, a pair of local small business owners reached a milestone in their success: they were ready to build their dream home. They envisioned a modern and simplistic design, characterized by clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. Yet, they knew simplicity didn’t have to mean predictability. The homeowners had an in-depth design…
Bringing depth to a home along the New River waterway in Florida
Located along the New River in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this newly constructed home strikes the perfect balance of modern elegance and coastal ease. The kitchen, laundry room, home office, powder room, serving areas, vanities, and primary bathroom all feature cabinetry from Häcker Kitchens to curate a unified, refined aesthetic. A sleek and streamlined look is…
A warm Scandinavian kitchen sets the tone for a Boston home
This wood-clad Boston home has a distinctly Scandinavian character, and the interiors follow the same warm, understated direction. Corner, a design-forward kitchen brand focused on making high-quality design accessible, built the kitchen cabinetry, pantry, bathroom vanity, and other custom built-ins throughout the home. Each space has its own identity, while the materials and detailing keep…
Optometrist office gets sleek modern look
At McWilliams Vision Care in Newburgh, Indiana, the design team set out to create a sleek, modern optometry practice. While daylight plays a major role in the architectural experience, the interior required materials that could deliver warmth, sophistication, and long‑term durability in a healthcare environment.During construction, the team revisited the originally specified laminate materials to…
Black locust: Decay resistant, tough & durable.
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. While native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama, in the last century, it has spread to almost every state. With a widespread, shallow root system, it is ideal for thin soils where it will prevent…
