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 Shop
A look inside my one‑person heritage woodworking shop in Winnipeg — built wall by wall, bench by bench, and now shared with my son as he learns the craft. This Ramble explores the upgrades that shaped the space: the Walnut Wagon, the precision MFT bench, and the second‑generation lumber rack that finally worked. It’s a story about evolution, problem‑solving, and the small shop where chaos becomes clarity and every project finds its place.
Shop Projects
A look inside the unseen side of woodworking — the jigs built for one impossible cut, the quiet fixes that keep a shop alive, and the forgotten tools rediscovered years later. Shop Projects is the problem‑solving, behind‑the‑scenes work that holds a real woodworking shop together.