Category Archives: green woodworking

Walking….and Spoons

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dave Fisher

The more you walk, the better you feel, the more relaxed you become, the more you sense, the better you think, the less mental clutter you accumulate.  And it’s the uncluttered man who is the happy man. — Aaron Sussman … Continue reading →

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The Patience of Trees

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. — Hal Borland, Countryman: A Statement of Belief, 1965 As the oil began to reveal the rich variations in each growth ring, I found myself thinking about the tree from which this bowl … Continue reading →

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Tapered Reamers

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dave Fisher

  A couple people have asked me recently about what I use to make the tapered mortises on things like this low bench (above).  I have used this joint many times, for everything from sawhorses to tables.  I love its … Continue reading →

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Chairmaker’s Notebook

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Some of my favorite books have beautifully drawn illustrations.  Books by Eric Sloane and Edwin Tunis come immediately to mind.  I can now add another to that list: Chairmaker’s Notebook by Peter Galbert. One difference is that, while Sloane and … Continue reading →

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Coracles

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dave Fisher

I’ve never been cool.  My natural tendencies, interests, even hair, just wouldn’t allow for it.  I’ve never been into fast cars or fast boats.  For a couple years, I even drove a bright blue-green Ford Aspire — and I still … Continue reading →

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Hooks from Crooks

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Dave Fisher

When splitting branch crooks for spoons, I often end up with a thin split from the upper portion of the crook.  Sometimes such a piece may have potential for a smaller eating spoon, but I also like to use them for wall … Continue reading →

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Good News about Chairs

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Twelve years ago, I made my first chair from a tree.  I had no idea how to do it until I watched a video called Make a Chair from a Tree by J. Alexander.  The process and the concept were explained so … Continue reading →

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