Enhancing Leather Durability with Walrus Oil - A Comprehensive Guide By Alaina Bodley Walrus Oil Leather Oil is quickly becoming a go-to solution for leather care enthusiasts seeking a natural, effective product for maintaining their leather goods. Made from a blend of organic ingredients, this leather oil is designed not just to protect, but also to rejuvenate and enhance the appearance of leather items. Its organic formulation ensures that it is safe to use directly with hands, making it a convenient option for everyday leather maintenance. In this guide, we will explore the various benefits of Walrus Oil, how it can be applied for optimal results, and share personal experiences to illustrate its effectiveness on different leather products. Read More
A Beginners Guide to Japanese Saws By Geoff Doube In a recent informal poll, Timbecon employees expressed an almost unanimous preference for them over their Western counterparts (with the exceptions remaining diplomatically neutral). But what makes Japanese saws so good? Read More
Bevel Envy - Sharpening by hand - A simple step by step guide Sharpening induced anxiety is better known as Bevel Envy. A debilitating condition that affects a broad range of woodworking practitioners. This may seem like a joke, yet if you are unable to sharpen well for whatever reason - it will limit you in the craft. Read More
Freud - Manufacturers of Exceptional Carbide Tools Freud is a worldwide leading manufacturer of woodworking carbide saw blades, router bits and shaper cutters. The company’s name “Freud” isn’t a family name such as “Sigmund Freud”, the name is a combination of “Fre” that is short for “fresa” (the Italian word for cutter), and “Ud,” the abbreviation of “Udine” (pronounced “OO-dee-nay”), the Italian city where the Freud company was founded in 1962. Read More
Luthier Luke Kallquist and the immaculate work of guitar makers I was working for Gregory Machinery at the time, when in walks this skinny looking hipster wanting to buy a drum sanding machine. Read More