Due to the complexity of maintaining multiple blog sites, I decided to consolidate and only blog at my main site WoodSkills. If you want to ...

A while ago, I created a small cabinet that had been designed to be table-mounted. Over time, the issue was lack of table space causing me t...

Over time and with increased use of hand tools, I enjoy creating jigs and tools to make the experience a better one. As a left-handed woodwo...

I came across an opportunity to both demonstrate and talk about the traditional Japanese craft of Kumiko at an annual woodworking event. In ...

I have been immersing myself into the world of Kumiko over the past year. The intricate patterns or motifs draw you in where the possibiliti...

A gave myself a nice birthday gift the other day. Filed patent with the USPTO on anti-kickback system for tablesaws, so I can disclose it. A...

So after a tumultuous month of March, the latest woodworking book is complete and published. Available in digital and print. March began wit...

After exploring Japanese Kumiko and in particular the asa-no-ha pattern or motif, I created a few panels. I also took it one step forward an...

Apologies for not posting more regularly but most of my project builds and images have moved to Instagram, @woodskillsmag and @pirollodesig...

The idea was hatched a year or so ago. A new magazine catering to the discerning, fine woodworking enthusiast. It was an idea that slowly ...

As a few of you may know, my woodworking and furniture making career is the second one of my life. A long, first career in the hi-tech indus...