Author Archives: Lucy LaForest
Woodworking at Home: Get a Plan!
By: Lucy LaForest on May 12th, 2012
: Do you like to build with wood? Do you find yourself lingering in the tool aisles, sighing at the site of fresh oak lumber? It takes more than just a thought or a picture in your head to create something memorable and satisfying. Without a plan, all that beautiful lumber will be nothing more than firewood. Good Woodworkers use plans. Here are my thoughts about using premade plans and suggestions
Woodworking with Power Tools: Routers and Router Bits
By: Lucy LaForest on Mar 31st, 2012
: In this article I discuss router bits. The large variety of router bits make this power tool a woodshop workhorse. There are many choices when it comes to router bits. Matching the bit to the router and choosing a quality bit can make all the difference.
Woodworking Tools: Dust Collection
By: Lucy LaForest on Nov 1st, 2011
In this article I discuss workshop dust collection. Dust and wood chips left lying around create a hazardous work environment. I tell you why it is unsafe and simple ways to take care of the problem.