Q&A
Tool reviews, building tips, and thoughts from a carpenter who’s been doing this a long time.
Introducing: The Luthier
A walking cane with a hand-carved violin scroll, thirteen years after I sold the first one. On why handles are the hardest thing I build, what your fingertips know before you do, and how the cane spent a few thousand years as part of getting dressed.
Floating Shelves Done Right: Design, Proportions, and the Details That Matter
Floating shelves look simple, but the details matter more than most people realize. This post isn’t a step-by-step tutorial it’s a practical look at floating shelf design, proportions, wood choice, hidden hardware, and finishing, based on how they’re actually built to look clean and intentional on the wall.