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It’s a tool sale part 2!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

I am continuing to list approximately 25 items over the next few days. I like Chris Schwarz’s rules for purchasing his tools over at Lost Art Press, so I am borrowing them for here (with his approval of course, Thanks … Continue reading →

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It’s a tool sale!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

So I don’t post here as often as I would like, but I spend a lot of time over on Instagram (@tmb1752 if you’re interested). If you follow me there, you know I’ve kinda been changing my lifestyle in minor … Continue reading →

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Readers’ Band saw question answered

Posted on May 29, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

I received the following message a while back and I wanted to take some time to answer it. This, of course, is only my opinion based on my own experience. I’ve learned that woodworking opinions are as varied as east … Continue reading →

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End of May Update

Posted on May 20, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

Here I sit typing this post, one year older then I was a week and a half ago. I do feel older, but I certainly don’t feel any wiser. (Isn’t this supposed to happen when you get older?) I have … Continue reading →

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It’s on like DonkeyKong

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

Way back when, I posted about a giveaway I was planning. I wanted to give a fairly complete woodworking tool kit to one lucky person. It is  similar to the basic set of tools I started with, so I am … Continue reading →

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Blanket chest progress

Posted on March 17, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

Things are moving right along on the blanket chest I’ve been working on. If you remember from last time I had all the parts rough cut. I meant to take photos as I moved along, but something, something about intentions. … Continue reading →

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A new way of thinking

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

I can’t believe it has been over a whole month since I posted last. First let me say that the “By hand and by eye” class at the PTSW was awesome! I would like to write an entire post about … Continue reading →

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Woah, one year and counting

Posted on February 6, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

So today is my official one year anniversary for my blog! I didn’t even realize it until I was sitting down to write a post for get woodworking week. As I was looking for my entry from last year I … Continue reading →

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A Leadership Principle and Design

Posted on February 1, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

I’m reminded today of one of the Marine Corps principles of leadership I was taught so many years ago, which says “know yourself and seek self improvement.” One of the things I know about myself, that I need to keep … Continue reading →

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Update to Design challenge accepted

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Butler Did It WoodWorks

After some discussion on Twitter, I have decided to add the entire process, unedited, as it was sent to me by Tim.  I think it is important to present it as it as such because each step is important to … Continue reading →

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