The future of manufacturing will probably rely heavily on 3D printing. If you aren’t yet familiar with the process, Wikipedia defines 3D printing or “Additive manufacturing” as “a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing is achieved using an additive process, where successive layers […]
Alternating Tread Stairs
Ever heard of “alternating tread stairs”? Until yesterday, I had not. They aren’t exactly common in the United States, probably due to the fact that they don’t meet the strict code requirements that most municipalities impose on stair construction. Whether or not the design of these stairs meets code in your area is determined by […]
Jan/Feb Digital Magazine is Now Live!
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Make a Growth Chart for Kids
As a Christmas gift to my wife, I made a growth chart for our son. It’s basically an oak board that looks like a giant yardstick and is used to decorate a wall. This is a neat little project if you have young kids, but I admit it isn’t a very “extreme”. In fact […]
EHT Was Quoted in “Essential Woodworking Tools” from Sears
Sears asked me for a few quotes on “must-have woodworking tools”. They used my feedback along with that of a number of notable woodworkers to create an online tool guide. Click on the image to jump over to the Sears site and check out the interactive tool guide . And, as a fan of […]
Hillbilly Storage Racks
If you have old wooden shipping pallets laying around that are destined for the garbage dump, you can use them whip up some lovely storage racks to show off your spray cans and caulk tubes. My wife claims these things are atrociously ugly and she won’t allow them in our house. However, the one and […]
Holiday Digital Issue 2013
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Mix & Match Wood Stain
I recently came across an unusual challenge (for me) on a woodworking project involving reclaimed lumber: two significantly different shades of wood used on the same project. Sometimes, two or more shades of wood are deliberately used in woodwork to achieve contrasting colors for decorative purposes. That was not the case here. I had pulled […]
The Bad Dog Biter
Sink some teeth into your next project with The Bad Dog Biter. Available from Bad Dog Tools, the Biter attaches to an electric drill to make quick, accurate and versatile cuts in sheet material. This drill-mounted nibbler uses a patented circular cutting head to easily cut as straight as an arrow or to make intricate […]
Roof Tips from GAF
Checked on the condition of your asphalt roof lately? GAF sent me these tips for an early winter inspection. — M. Weber Is your roof ready for Santa and his sleigh? Our homes’ first measure of protection against rain and snow is the roof. New Jersey based GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer, has six […]