by hupka | Jan 29, 2020 | Information, Poplar, Restoration, Woods
Not every tool is something you have to buy. Sometimes you get to build them. One of the most useful homemade tools we have in our shop is a set of these sanding dowels. Nothing more than sandpaper glued to different diameter wooden dowels. They might not seem like...
by hupka | Jan 3, 2020 | Benson, Care and Maintenance, Country, Crates, Custom, Cutting Boards, Donation/Charity, Events, Flashlight, Furniture, Information, Kitchenware, Laser, Lathe, Outdoor, Restoration, Serving Tray, Woods, Woodshop
It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. ES&S Woodworking has suffered a loss today. My Dad, 77, passed away this morning. My Dad was my teacher in every sense of the word. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia he got his teaching...
by hupka | Nov 20, 2019 | Care and Maintenance, Cedar, Chest, Events, Furniture, Information, Leesport, Restoration
Restoring furniture takes more than just a ton of sanding and glue. Cedar restoration can be particularly challenging due to the soft/dry nature of the wood. You have to apply the right “kind” of sanding to make it work. The bottom picture here is the...
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 | Nov 4, 2019 | Cherry, LIve Edge, Slab, Table
The holiday season is closing in quickly. Christmas is only 51 days away! A custom made gift is a great way to tell the people you love that they are in your heart all year long. This restored Singer sewing machine base with live edge cherry table top would compliment...
by hupka | Oct 30, 2019 | Cherry, Lathe, Pepper Grinder
I noticed these turning blanks sitting on the workbench recently just waiting to be finished into something fun. This group is solid cherry and I think they might become a new line of pepper grinders. Sometimes we sketch out what the final piece will be before we...
