In this video, I restore an old, rusty shovel, transforming it into the world’s fanciest shovel. The restoration process includes designing a unique metal etch and crafting a custom handle from walnut ...

This video follows the restoration of a heavily worn woodworking chisel. It shows the steps for removing rust, reshaping the edge, and reviving the handle using basic tools. A satisfying project that ...

I have been a long-time lurker over at OWWM.org, a forum dedicated to the love of old woodworking tools, and its sister site, VintageMachinery.org. After my 9-year-old son watched a few woodworking ...

A year or so ago I became very interested in restoring old vintage items, like tools and furniture, and incorporating salvaged items into some of my custom woodworking projects. Since then, I have ...

A giant conch emblazoned with a map of the Philippines. A fluted porcelain coffee set, a rusting 7-foot cross-cut saw for felling trees. A peculiar pamphlet: "Little Blue Book no 693, New Experiments ...

When Ron Raasch works on restoring old structures, he focuses on doing work both he and the homeowners will be proud of. But, he admits, his mind often wanders to thoughts of the history of the ...