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Things that just don't fit into the mold.

House Cleaning

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<p>Apologies to anyone out there trying to read this site in the last week. &nbsp;After a disastrous failed first attempt at upgrading the site software, I&#39;ve been able to restore most of the functionality to the site. &nbsp;The kicker is the upgrade was supposed to make things easier for me....</p> <p>Sorry for the inconvenience! &nbsp;I will be working on updating and adding graphics along with adding additional functionality in the near future.</p>

A Reminder for the 4th

In Praise of Trees

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Cell phone photos from an early morning hike along a popular trail near where I live in North Idaho.

Every woodworker should spend time among that which they lay claim to knowing.  It is as important as developing your skill to know what it is you are working with. Read more about In Praise of Trees

New Blog - TodaysBuildings.com

Norse Woodsmith has been a great experience for me.  I've learned more putting together this blog over the years about woodworking and hand tools, and met more people because of its existence than I dreamed possible.  It's been an exciting journey - to quote the Dead... 

"Sometimes the lights all shining on me
Other times I can barely see
Lately it occurs to me
What a long strange trip it's been"

 

In other words - a lot of fun!  Read more about New Blog - TodaysBuildings.com

NIBS! A Top Ten List...

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The "nib" on a saw has a great deal of folklore and mystery behind what it's for and why its there.  It's time to finally put it all in one place...

 

 

 

 

 

Top Ten Reasons for a Nib: Read more about NIBS! A Top Ten List...

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