The purpose of this site is to provide information for other woodworkers and to gloat about the progress I've made as a woodworker so far.

I am an amateur woodworker. My interests lean towards "heirloom quality" pieces, but I end up building all sorts of things. My project selection criteria typically weighs what we need and what I like building. My completed projects are a mix of both.

I've started to lean toward the Neanderthal method of woodworking. That means that I use a lot of hand-powered tools. My main motivation is that it gets me closer to the work, and it makes me feel more like a craftsman than a machine operator. Other motivating factors include increased safety and the lack of noise. I still use my machines for the "heavy lifting.” If I had to dimension all my lumber by hand, I don't think I'd finish projects quickly enough to get the level of satisfaction that I need.

You can gauge my level of expertise for yourself by checking out my site and my projects.  my projects.