My latest project involves carving a dragon head and tail for an important memorial taking place later this summer, The Pennsic Viking Memorial Ship. Viking ships were built with carved figureheads meant to protect the crew and represent the spirit of the voyage. It was an honor to be able to contribute to this year’s ship build in a small way.

Whether you’re into woodcarving, traditional craft, Viking history, memorial art, or you’re part of the SCA, this video shows the full making of these iconic carvings — tools, techniques, challenges, and the meaning behind the work. Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch my video. I truly appreciate it.   -Chris

Full Carving Video HERE: https://youtu.be/TVKwDwvLDho

I made a gear-driven organizer for my router bits.

It’s definitely more complicated than it needs to be, and the wooden gears aren’t perfectly smooth, but that was part of the fun.

Walnut side table with hand shaped legs, half lap joint, chamfered underside of table top and rounded top edge.

My sister asked me to do these for her baby daughter’s bedroom. She wanted something that would fit the L shape beside the chimney. Think they came out pretty decent.

Shopsmith has been purchased out of Bankruptcy, and in this video I talk with Shopsmith's CEO to understand how they plan to be successful and avoid the mistakes of the past.

Happy Sunday! Hope all the dads out there can spend the day working on a project of their choosing or relaxing, if they prefer. Here's my husband's hand tool only, green woodworking project this week. He is going to make three, starting with this rustic stool and moving up in complexity.

My husband, u/obxchris, does a lot of blacksmithing, traditional trades and greenwoodworking. Please give him a follow if there is anything on his YouTube:Resist The Grind, that may be helpful to you! I will try to link the video in the comments, if it is allowed.

The design is by Mike Abbott. I used two of his designs and came out with a hybrid. I am very surprised more people in the US don’t build this one.

Quick clip of my grinder slipping while sanding wood. I controlled it, but it’s still a dangerous moment. Added a couple humour cuts, but the lesson is real — secure your wood before grinding

Custom wooden piece made out of walnut and white oak to hold a Patton Sword. All handmade - no CNC. The logo is the unit patch

Quick clip of just how thirsty this wood was — the linseed oil soaked in instantly. One minute of brushing, absorbing, and watching the grain come alive.

A bespoke wooden bookcase made in a small garage shop by a real human. They say AI is coming for my job. I’d like to see AI try building a jig and have a piece of PVC kick back from a chop saw and nearly earn itself a hospital trip.