This post continues a series in which Iâm building a butlerâs desk of American black walnut. Where we left off the case back had just been installed, completing the casework. Â With the case complete I can now begin building the components which will install into the case, starting with one …
Hello and welcome to my blog!  In this article I will discuss my use of Japanese natural sharpening stones, known as tennen toishi, and how they fit into my workshop. The traditional use of Japanese natural sharpening stones begins with sword polishing, dating back as far or possibly further than the Kamakura …
This post continues a series in which I’m building a butler’s desk of American black walnut. Â In the previous post interior sliding doors, known as hikido, were created and installed. Â With much of the interior work now complete I can seal up the case. Â I’ve set aside a panel in …
This post continues a series in which I am building a butler’s desk of American black walnut. Â In the previous post I had completed installing the web frames, which act as supports for the drawers. Â With the web frames now completed, I can turn my attention to the ‘desk’ side …
This post continues a series in which Iâm building a butlerâs desk of American black walnut. Where we left off I had prepared everything needed to complete the interior casework.  I’m working on a series of assemblies called web frames.  These assemblies will support the drawers on the right side of …
This post continues a series in which Iâm building a butlerâs desk of American black walnut. Where we left off the case bottom and sides had been joined, the next step is to create the interior partition.  This partition will divide the work area from the drawers, it will also be tasked with holding …