A good saw for dovetailing doesn’t need to break the bank.

A rare sight on modern work but a trip to a museum was a welcome reminder.

“For a small piece of paper it carries a lot of weight” - For the Love of Money, by The O'Jays

More on the drivel we hear about lifestyle woodworking.

You have some time? Great! Now you need some space for your woodworking.

Sometimes realising you don’t always have time for woodworking is the best lesson you can learn.

A way your journey could begin.

Do what as I say, not as I do. This is the code of the guru.

Carvings, mouldings and veneers? Not welcome here! Why, because you probably can’t do it.

It’s harsh but true. Woodworking requires a surplus of space money and time. Many people don’t have even one of those luxuries.

Vice od Vise? Jim knows!

The home woodshop. A simple and unpretentious space providing relief, creativity and the development of skill.

Do chisels need “flat backs”? No, for me a chisel does not require a flat back for sharpness or accurate work. More simply, the “back” and the edge just need to be honed to the same level.

What’s the best height for a workbench?

Nope! Proper grinding does not cause any issue. Yes you can make a mess of grinding, but competent use ensures good results.

Everyone has a way of expressing themselves through the craft of woodworking. This is my reality, yours might be different, I'm just pleased people are out there making things.

No more chat from me about chipbreakers and cap irons for a while. However I will bring to your attention the people that helped me understand how it all comes together.

Jupiter and Mercury with Philemon and Baucis sit together in a bar and discuss the cap iron.

Denied as being useful, this wonderful addition to a handplane allows it to tame most grain.

Are you a beginning your journey into woodworking? Then you’re Krill. Good luck!