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Hi my name is Steve no surprise there then. I've been keenly interested in woodworking for a number of years now, and thought it was time to pass on some of my ideas, thoughts and information, so that others may benifit from them. Within the gallery you will find some of my projects finished and on going. In the plan section you will find untold plans for all sorts of woodworking projects, from outdoor play houses to trinket boxes. The jigs and tip section is what it says there abouts, some being of my own design others that i have aquired over the years from various sources. The wood type section shows photos of various hard and softwoods some very common some not quite so common, with a fairly detailed description. The tool section consists of power and hand tool sections, once again with a fairly good description on usage. I will be addind to the site frequently so please come back again and see if there are any new sections to check out.
All of us rely on structures and objects made from wood.Our homes and workplaces are partially, if not entirely, constructed from timber; most of us have wooden furniture; our children play with toys made from wood; and, both as children and adults, wood supplies our recreational needs in the form of sports equipment or games boards and pieces. In short, wood is so commonplace we invariably take it for granted.
By shaping wood with blades and cutters, woodworkers gain a unique insight into its special qualities. For them, wood is anything but ordinary. It has lasting appeal, being both warm and pleasing to the touch, and offering a wealth of colour and texture that is a delight to the eye. Indeed, the nature of wood is such that it imparts a uniqueness to every workpiece - something that cannot be said of precious metals.
Woodworkers around the world are acutely aware that certain woods are now a diminishing resource. Responsible action must therefore be taken to preserve what remains of the world's rainforests and to replant native hardwood trees that are becoming rarer year by year. If future generations of woodworkers are to inherit the same privileges we enjoy today., it is imperative that we take steps to protect and replace the sources of this precious raw material and that we actively support individuals and agencies dedicated to that end. More>
