Author Archives: Dave F

Infill Planes

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Dave F

As a student of James Krenov I make wooden planes and teach others how to make them. I also like old things, so I have a modest collection of metal Stanley/Bailey bench, block, and specialty planes, most about 100 years … Continue reading →

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Inoue Hamono

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Dave F

Several years ago my friend Tak Yoshino, a master chairmaker in Fujikawaguchiko, introduced me to Tokio Inoue. Inoue san is the proprietor of Inoue Hamono in Sumida, Tokyo. “Hamono” roughly translates to “edge tool” – so a shop where one … Continue reading →

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Hand Planes — January 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Dave F

One of the first things we did with Jim Krenov at the College of the Redwoods was learn to make and use a hand plane. 30+ years later I’m still making them, and introducing others to the experience. This session … Continue reading →

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Plane Essentials — January 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Dave F

Hand planes are simple tools that need to be set up and maintained properly to work effectively. The definition or details of “properly” can differ, but in general it means a really sharp blade and a sole that is flat. … Continue reading →

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Blushing, a little …

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dave F

In addition to teaching small classes on my own, over the past eight or nine years (see Schedule), I also teach classes in the Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking series for the Southwest School of Woodworking here in Phoenix. Jamie Hanson, one … Continue reading →

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Mortise & Tenon Workshop

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Dave F

The latest Mortise & Tenon workshop was held October 3-4, 2015. For this class we make a pair of Krenov-style shop stands, using both blind and through mortises and a bridle joint. These stands are remarkably useful and utilitarian, most … Continue reading →

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David Finck, Woodworker

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Dave F

David Finck and I were bench mates at the College of the Redwoods for two academic years (’85-’86), studying with James Krenov. David has lived in North Carolina for many years now, building furniture and guitars, teaching, and more recently building … Continue reading →

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Dovetail Boxes – August 2014

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Dave F

I was joined by students Jared Reasy and Dr. Ed Perlstein for three days of dovetail box making, Aug 15-17. Our goal was a simple but elegant hand dovetailed box with a removable, solid lid. We used some nice cherry for … Continue reading →

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Small Cherry Box

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Dave F

June, 2014 I enjoy making small dovetailed boxes like this one, which is similar to what we make in my Dovetailed Box class. The wood in this case is cherry, the inner tray is Port Orford cedar, and the finger grips … Continue reading →

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Cabinet With Spalted Panel

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Dave F

This cabinet is similar to the one we make in my Cabinetmaking class – in fact, this one remained unassembled for a couple of years while it served as the teaching model. I finally decided it was time to finish it, … Continue reading →

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