Spoon carving is one of those things that can be very elegant and skill intensive. Alternatively, it can be simple and functional. There are a lot of specialized tools available and much in the way of instructions online. Today I just want to go into the basics of spoon carving. I don’t have a […]
Year: 2016
Operating Techniques for the Tractor Loader Backhoe
In trying to develop my homestead, I have had problem after problem with my backhoe. Granted most of it is because it is a 50 year old machine, but a good deal comes from me not having clue how to operate it. That’s where Operating Techniques for the Tractor Loader Backhoe come in. The book […]
How to Baton Wood With a Knife
Batoning wood is a common bushcraft/survival technique in which a strong knife. The technique can be used to split wood. I am showing it here because it is a good technique and useful and is necessary to know to get to my next post – which is basic spoon carving. How to Baton Wood Equipment: […]
The Last Lecture
A lot of professors give talks titled “The Last Lecture.” Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can’t help but mull the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If […]
How to Make a Meatball Roll
My wife loves make ahead meals, it is so much easier when you have precooked and packaged lunches and dinners for the week. I like them because cooking is cheaper than eating out, and having foods prepared in advance lessens her stress and the likelihood of my getting yelled out (for something I probably […]