by hupka | Nov 16, 2019 | Information, Kitchenware, Lathe, Pepper Grinder, Pepper Grinder
Cherry and Maple make for a great glue up on this pepper grinder. The combination of grain patterns and color will complement every kitchen. Why settle for store-bought plastic when you can own a grinder that can be a conversation starter.
by hupka | Nov 13, 2019 | Information, Lathe, Mahogany, Pizza Cutter, Sapele
What would compliment any stocking this holiday season? Maybe something hand made! We have a large selection of wood turned items in stock for the holiday season. This pizza cutter with removable stainless steel cutting head is a great example. No need to worry about...
by hupka | Oct 14, 2019 | Cutting Boards, End grain, Face grain, Information
We often get asked about how to care for wooden cutting boards after heavy use. I didn’t have an image handy of a used board but I did have a brand new one that wasn’t finished yet. These pictures are of the same cutting board. On the left is right after I...
by hupka | Oct 3, 2019 | Information, Maple
The greatest lesson I’ve learned since starting ES&S is that woodworking is a community endeavor. You are never really on your own because there is an army of experienced people out there willing to help. Sometimes that community is found in family or online...
by hupka | Aug 27, 2019 | Information, Products, Red Oak
Proper finishing can be a challenge for many projects. Paint vs stain. Satin vs glossy. Sand to 320 or stop at 180? When we get asked these questions the answer is always the same; “It depends on your project”. Our end goal was a red oak glue up with...
by hupka | Aug 23, 2019 | Information
While thinking about an upcoming project I began to reminisce about this walnut frame we made last year. This was the first time we needed to produce a perfectly round frame which offers some unique challenges. First and foremost, in order for the frame to be strong,...
