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Travels through the history of woodworking.

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Safety?

I have been woodworking for a lot of my life. When I was younger I tried making forts and toy … Continue reading Safety?

Breadboard end table top

Breadboard end table top

Previously I had made a set of trestle table legs based off of the surviving examples in the ‘Onze Lieve … Continue reading Breadboard end table top

Trestle Table

Trestle Table

Building 15th century trestles for home and camp use. Continue reading Trestle Table

Paying it forward

I have always had an internal struggle with sharing knowledge. There is a small bit of wanting to keep that … Continue reading Paying it forward

Bending wood and making boxs, revisiting the bentwood box.

Bending wood and making boxs, revisiting the bentwood box.

A revisit to making Scandinavian style bentwood with video showing the process. Continue reading Bending wood and making boxs, revisiting the bentwood box.

The six board box, an introduction to woodworking.

The six board box, an introduction to woodworking.

I began a series of classes aimed at novice woodworkers looking for a place to begin. Specifically aimed at the … Continue reading The six board box, an introduction to woodworking.

Sourcing lumber – An introduction on where to look for lumber and what it all means.

Sourcing lumber – An introduction on where to look for lumber and what it all means.

For woodworking finding a good, reliable source for lumber is essential. You can get dimensional lumber and certain other woods … Continue reading Sourcing lumber – An introduction on where to look for lumber and what it all means.

The Double Screw vise, aka The Moxon vise.

The Double Screw vise, aka The Moxon vise.

A modern creation based on a medieval vise. Continue reading The Double Screw vise, aka The Moxon vise.

Seating for House and Camp

Seating for House and Camp

By Alasdair Mac Roibeirt A class on different seating options available for pre 17th century recreation events. Seating Handout AMRWoodCraft@gmail.com … Continue reading Seating for House and Camp

Painting Your Tent, From Pavilion to Palace

Painting Your Tent, From Pavilion to Palace

HL Alasdair Mac Roibeirt One of the biggest purchases most reenactors will make is a tent. Shelter and security for … Continue reading Painting Your Tent, From Pavilion to Palace

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