# hand tool haven (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hand tool haven. Page: Feed: --- ## [A break from the book, and preparing for Handworks](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/a-break-from-the-book-and-preparing) _2026-08-21 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ I’ve been working nonstop on the book for a while now. With the manuscript done, I’m getting ready for a bunch of travel. ## [Blogging the book: wrapping it up](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/blogging-the-book-wrapping-it-up) _2026-08-12 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ I'm finished with the text of my marquetry book -- here's a rundown of how it's (probably) going to look. Plus a look at a Championship caliber marquetry project and my upcoming schedule. ## [There’s Not a Bad Seat at Pete’s](https://davidffisher.com/2026/08/07/theres-not-a-bad-seat-at-petes/) _2026-08-07 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ Lunch break conversation at Pete Galbert s school/shop can be as educational as the class itself; George is even taking notes. Maybe it s Pete s chairs that ease conversation. We did get up from time to time to make shrink pots and Continue reading ## [A portfolio, finally](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/a-portfolio-finally) _2026-07-30 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ I finally bothered to do it. ## [Dovetail design](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/dovetail-design) _2026-07-29 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Even well cut dovetails can still look bad if you, well, don't think about how they're going to look. ## [Another sawing tip from class](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/another-sawing-tip-from-class) _2026-07-19 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Something you might already have lying around the house could be the key to sawing straight. ## [A helpful (and cheap!) fret saw upgrade](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/a-helpful-and-cheap-fret-saw-upgrade) _2026-07-17 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Just a couple of dollars can remove a big pain point in marquetry ## [For sale: a donkey, some smokes, and a pervert](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/for-sale-a-donkey-some-smokes-and) _2026-07-03 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Selling off a totally normal assortment of things ## [An idea I couldn't quit](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/an-idea-i-couldnt-quit) _2026-07-01 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ When doodling get's real. ## [Blogging the book: resisting second hand thought](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/blogging-the-book-resisting-second) _2026-06-29 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Attempting my own illustrations and saying hell no to AI. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TooIsPMjQPU8) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Blogging the book: diagrams and photos](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/blogging-the-book-diagrams-and-photos) _2026-06-21 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ A little taste of the new book for paid subscribers ## [Focusing on myself](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/focusing-on-myself) _2026-06-17 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Having a little fun with depth and shadow in a marquetry self-portrait ## [Shaking it off](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/shaking-it-off) _2026-06-07 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ My plans to use a wide board were almost foiled by ring shake. But I have an idea. ## [Paid subscriber giveaway: the heart mallet](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/paid-subscriber-giveaway-the-heart) _2026-06-06 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ It's been a while since I've thanked ya'll, so here's a real dazzler. ## [June Bird Bowl and Bowl-Blank News](https://davidffisher.com/2026/06/03/june-bird-bowl-and-bowl-blank-news/) _2026-06-03 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ June is here and the birds and flowers are bursting with enthusiasm. I m mostly making final preparations for my upcoming shrink pot and lettering class at Pete Galbert s, but I wanted to take a moment to post this bowl that Continue reading ## [The Love Tester](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/the-love-tester) _2026-05-27 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Test your love appeal....and secure your work. ## [Another rant on splines](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/another-rant-on-splines) _2026-05-26 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ A spline isn't just any piece of wood spanning a joint. ## [Bench press](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/bench-press) _2026-05-23 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ The Hand Tool Haven hangover is fading and I'm ready to get to work. I should probably have a bench for that. ## [Hand Tool Haven — Tomorrow!](https://davidffisher.com/2026/05/15/hand-tool-haven-tomorrow/) _2026-05-15 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ It stopped raining long enough yesterday for me to hack away at a cherry log in preparation for my demonstration/presentation at the Hand Tool Haven event. Early tomorrow morning, I ll drive the mere 50 miles to Butler, PA with some Continue reading ## [Presentation preview](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/presentation-preview) _2026-05-15 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ I'm put together a pretty fun presentation for Hand Tool Haven, so I figured I'd give ya'll a sneak peak. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gA2zKli1y7Eg) _2026-05-15 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Hand Tool Haven preparation](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/hand-tool-haven-preparation) _2026-05-13 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Take a look at what I've been doing to prepare for Plane Wellness' annual fundraiser. Plus, after the paywall, a quick marquetry tip to elevate your work. ## [Some thoughts on holes and how to drill them](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/some-thoughts-on-holes-and-how-to) _2026-05-05 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ Drilling holes that become invisible can be a difficult concept for beginners in marquetry. Here's a detailed explanation with diagrams. ## [Just a bandsaw and a jointer?](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/just-a-bandsaw-and-a-jointer) _2026-05-01 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ If you think about it, that really might be all you need. ## [Shop tour: stationary machines](https://albertakleine.substack.com/p/shop-tour-stationary-machines) _2026-04-30 · Albert Kleine · Making Things with Wood_ I'm very picky about which machines I'll let in my shop. Here are the ones I have and why. ## [Spring Movement](https://davidffisher.com/2026/04/22/spring-movement/) _2026-04-22 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ After the relative stillness of winter, everything seems to be in motion now. The spring rains have encouraged the creek to dance to the white-throated sparrow s tune. Emerging leaves are being introduced to wind. Even when the air is still, Continue reading ## [Woodworking in Estonia: From Ants to Meelis](https://davidffisher.com/2026/04/10/woodworking-in-estonia-from-ants-to-meelis/) _2026-04-10 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ Last summer, I published a post that featured shrink pot references from the book Woodworking in Estonia by Ants Viires. Thanks to a comment on that post by William Torlot, I learned of Meelis Kihulane s and his connection with Ants Continue reading ## [Three Shrinkpots and a Bowl](https://davidffisher.com/2026/04/07/three-shrinkpots-and-a-bowl-available/) _2026-04-07 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ These three shrink pots and a bowl were all made from trees/branches that fell in the woods around the house. 1: 6 high x 3 3/8 . Cherry with subtly faceted surface. The rabbeted lid is from a chunk of oak Continue reading ## [Leaves of Grass Shrink Book Box](https://davidffisher.com/2026/04/04/leaves-of-grass-shrink-book-box/) _2026-04-04 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ You might recognize this book box from my most recent post. When I started roughing this book form from a green log, I had no final design in mind at all. But that wonderful blemish that was revealed on the Continue reading ## [Boring Shrink Pots](https://davidffisher.com/2026/03/10/boring-shrink-pots/) _2026-03-10 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ To make a shrink pot, regardless of form, you ve got to bore at least one hole through end-grain. I typically use an antique T-handle auger for that task. In this old post, I show how I sharpen it and use Continue reading ## [Six Spoons](https://davidffisher.com/2026/03/03/six-spoons-3/) _2026-03-03 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ My intermittent spoon carving has resulted in six more spoons available for purchase. These were carved from branch crooks. All surfaces are straight from the cutting edge and all have been treated with pure linseed/flaxseed oil and kiln-cured. Ready to Continue reading ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1YmL6Kd5W213) _2026-03-03 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Carve an Ice Cream Bowl](https://davidffisher.com/2026/02/25/carve-an-ice-cream-bowl/) _2026-02-25 · Dave Fisher · David Fisher, Carving Explorations_ Last March, I was teaching a bowl-from-a-plank class at Pete Galbert s. After the students finished their longer bowls, we made what I call an ice cream bowl. It was a good opportunity to reinforce the skills and techniques we had Continue reading