Author Archives: Dave F

At the Lie-Nielsen Tool Event held at Timber Woodworking in January, 2011 I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Drake, toolmaker and proprietor of Glen-Drake Toolworks (www.glen-drake.com). Kevin also happens to be a graduate of the College of the Redwoods, … Continue reading →

Though I am a certified wooden plane geek, I’ve owned and used metal planes over the years as well. Not bench planes, so much, but special purpose planes: block, rabbet, side rabbet, shoulder/bullnose, scraper, spokeshave, etc. Lately, though, I’ve developed … Continue reading →

Making and using wooden hand planes are among my favorite things to do, so I was pleased when Phil Groben and Ryan Edwards chose to make planes with me in the April 23-24 session. Understanding the critical points of plane … Continue reading →

A couple of weekends ago we held the first 3-day “Make a Table” class on the schedule. I think I learned at least as much as the two erstwhile students, Charles and Mike — but about different things. Making a … Continue reading →

aka “The Rehabilitation of an Old Stanley Plane” I love to make wooden planes, but metal planes have a place in my toolbox, too. Like many hand tool freaks I have an attraction to the Lie-Nielsen planes — improved versions … Continue reading →

I lived in northwest Alaska from 1976 through 1992, with a break for two years (1984-1986) while I attended the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program. My wife and sons and I lived in a semi-traditional sod house, or … Continue reading →

My wife, Marcia, and I traveled to the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in early October. The purpose of the trip was to see the fall foliage and visit friends in Vermont. Of course I took every opportunity … Continue reading →