How I Taught My Son to Sharpen a Chisel
Matt fixes furnaces for a living and can handle any tool you hand him. But he'd never sharpened a chisel. One Sunday afternoon we fixed that.
Saturday builds
Projects
Things you can build in a Saturday or two, with cut lists and plain instructions. Written by a fella who’s built the thing, not just drawn it.
A 2x4 Garage Shelf That Won't Sag (Unlike the Last One)
My big-box garage shelf folded up like a lawn chair one night. Here's the 2x4 shelf I built to replace it, with a cut list and the reasons it'll hold.
Lily's Step Stool: A Sturdy First Project with a Cut List
My granddaughter couldn't reach the bathroom sink. One pine board and a Saturday later, she could. Here's the cut list and how to build it.
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