Shop Notes & Rambles
The Rambles are the stories lived and learned over decades — the moments, the lessons, and the shop life that shaped the craft. They accumulate here, sorted by publish date. If you want the curated version, explore the Workshop Library.
The Table Saw That Held Me Back
From a plastic‑cranked Rockwell Beaver to a cast‑iron General 350, this story traces the real difference between contractor saws and cabinet saws — accuracy, power, safety, and the moment a machine stops holding a woodworker back. If you’ve ever wondered whether upgrading your table saw matters, this is the lived experience behind the answer.