Author Archives: Wesley Beal

Staying Indoors

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Wesley Beal

I was thinking how it would be nice to go poke around some of the outbuildings and gather some old scrap lumber. I think I’ll just pass on that this morning. When I need something to do, I can occupy … Continue reading →

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At Least Find Me Handy

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Wesley Beal

One of the things about this hobby that brings me joy is the ability to solve small problems, like a missing bottom for this drawer. I especially like it when I can use scrap wood found around the place, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Deep Thoughts, Joinery, Projects, Skills & Techniques | 2 Comments

The Seated Workbench

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Wesley Beal

Last time I mentioned I was working on a project. This is it. A small workbench, designed to be worked at while sitting. What?!? A sit-down workbench?!? Why yes, I am that lazy. More to the point, this small bench … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects, Work Shop | Tagged workbench | 8 Comments

A Saw with a Depth-Stop

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Wesley Beal

In a shocking change of pace, there’s actual woodworking being done today, by me. Will – with a little luck and time – post an update about this project real soon. One thing I needed to do was make 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects, Saws, Tools | Tagged Stanley No. 2358 Mitre Box | 4 Comments

Link to “Perpetual Beginner Mentality”

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Wesley Beal

Originally posted on HILLBILLY DAIKU:
The following is written for those of you, like myself, who are amature/hobbiest woodworkers. ?We just want to build things with wood and enjoy the process as well as the result. ? In days gone…

Posted in Getting Started, Spectating | 2 Comments

Benefits of a good scrubbing down

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Wesley Beal

Quick comment from the restoration of my Stanley No. 2358 Mitre Box. I’ve looked up quite a few of these online, looking for photos of what parts exist, and (unsuccessfully, so far) attempting to identify when mine was made. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Saws, Tools | Tagged Stanley No. 2358 Mitre Box | 1 Comment

A Few More Tools

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Wesley Beal

Over the last week and a half I’ve picked up a few more tools. These weren’t found; they were purchased. Two were picked up from a gentleman Mike Siemsen introduced me to, Matt Amundson, who lives a couple hours down … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Saws, Tools | 5 Comments

Saw Sharpening with Mike Siemsen

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Wesley Beal

On Saturday I took my first woodworking class. Mike Siemsen’s School of Woodworking is located just North of the Twin Cities, a little over two hours from me. With all these saws I’ve come into and been cleaning up, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Classes, Experts, Saws, Sharpening, Tools | 9 Comments

Finding a Stanley No. 2358 Miter Box

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Wesley Beal

Imagine walking into an outbuilding to see what’s inside. There haven’t been windows or a door on the building for some unknown length of time. Inside, rodents scramble for cover underneath old rolled up carpets, half eroded cardboard boxes, empty … Continue reading →

Posted in Saws, Tools | Tagged Stanley No. 2358 Mitre Box | 8 Comments

E.C. Atkins 26 inch Crosscut

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Wesley Beal

Shown here is an E.C. Atkins 26 inch crosscut saw. This will be the last of the “I-Found-A-Saw-And-Cleaned-It-Up” posts for now. There are a couple places on the property that I might still turn another one up. We’ll see. Next … Continue reading →

Posted in Saws, Tools | 12 Comments