Chip off the old block...

A well setup block plane is a wonderful thing. It's a tool that takes some practice and care, one that can you can always get better at using.

I recently picked up some cheap blades from Lee Valley and I'm in the process of making a couple of my own wooden block planes. My first one came out pretty well and I'm excited to get to use it.

Poplar, Joints, and Uwe Senka

I just finished up a new lamp and some tables. I'm starting to use Japanese paper and I have to say that I'm really enjoying it as a material. 

This side table is based on the Fibonacci spiral. Usually I don't like things like this, but I think this  table is really nice and simple. One for all the math geeks out there.

Finally, this coffee table is made of poplar and beech. I had never used beech before and I really liked it for this table. After gluing the top together I hand planed it, one of the more challenging skills I'm still working on. The corners have some nice joinery and the bracing underneath takes some inspiration from my guitar building work.