More About Me
My name is John Barlow. But you can call me John2Handy. I am retired, but still work part time as a handyman, jack of all trades (that don’t require a license) and even some of those off the record occasionally.… Continue Reading
2020 Wealthy Affiliate Review
Why is Wealthy Affiliate the best program for an online business startup? Wealthy Affiliate is a complete online business format. It can take you from keyboard to keyword. From starting with no understanding of how making a website or marketing… Continue Reading
Using a hand plane
Using a hand plane Posted on December 14, 2019 by admin Woodworkers are always learning We learn from our own experience, we learn by networking with other woodworkers, Every one has favorite tools and favorite methods, hacks and shortcuts. I have used a… Continue Reading
Hammering is Fun
The Hammer If I had to pick just one tool, I think it would have to be a hammer. Hammering is just a plain fun thing to do. The genius behind this little marvel is the impact. You cannot simply… Continue Reading
National Toilet Day / How to flush the toilet
How to flush the toilet. If there isn’t a National Toilet Day there should be. I had to fix four of them this week. Two of them were replacing old with new. It is usually a good idea to install… Continue Reading
Your eyes are your best tool.
You can trust your vision. That may seem a bit counter-intuitive but it holds true a lot of the time. People do not really realize how acute their depth perception and spacial relationship judgment actually is. Yes it is easy… Continue Reading
Hello world of Woodworkers
There may be a technical difference between a wood worker and a woodworker. Maybe like the difference between a framer who tosses, studs, beams, and trusses around all day professionally and a carpenter craftsman who builds his own furniture. Probably… Continue Reading
Wood working can be too much fun.
Wood working can be one of the most fun and rewarding activities imaginable. It attracts all kinds and has a special place in the heart for anyone who has an interest in art, crafts, furniture, home improvement, being creative or… Continue Reading
Safety First
Like anything else that is fun and exciting, getting injured in the process takes all the fun out of it. Any hand tool used improperly can be very dangerous and power tools exponentially so. Sharp toothed blades spinning at high rpms… Continue Reading