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.
American White Elm
This is the definitive story of American white elm — a foundational look at the tree, the wood, and the century‑long fight to keep it alive. Dutch elm disease erased elm canopies across North America, but Winnipeg protected its trees and preserved one of the last great elm cities. This article traces that history, the loss, the survival, and the rediscovery of elm as a material.