blogMarch 15, 2026
Why I Still Cut Joints by Hand
Power tools are faster. Hand tools are better. Here's why I reach for the chisel when the router is three feet away.
Writing & Reflections
Not everything worth making is made of wood. These posts are the other side of the workbench — project writeups, poetry, stray thoughts about craftsmanship, and the occasional story that needed telling. Some pieces are polished. Some are rough drafts that felt honest enough to share.
Browse by type using the filters below, or scroll through everything. The newest work is at the top, but the older pieces haven't gone anywhere.
poemMarch 10, 2026
Sawdust Psalm
A poem about the workshop at 5 AM, before the crew arrives and the day starts asking questions.
project-writeupFebruary 28, 2026
Building the Cooper Farm Barn
How we salvaged 90-year-old white oak from a collapsed barn and raised it again in three days.
thoughtFebruary 15, 2026
The Weight of a Board
You can tell a lot about a piece of wood before you ever cut it. Weight is the first conversation.
blogJanuary 20, 2026
What the Typewriter Taught Me About Joinery
Writing on a manual typewriter is a lot like cutting dovetails. You can't undo. You can only get better.
poemJanuary 10, 2026
Morning Shop
A short poem about the first light in the workshop.