Books

A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK

The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects

A Splintered History of Wood

Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture

Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects

Woodworking FAQ: The Workshop Companion

Cabin Lessons: A Nail-by-Nail Tale

Spike's Blog

Gustavus Homecoming — 47 years later

October 8th at 11:30 at the Folke Bernadette Library at Gustavus Adolphus College—my Alma Mater—I will be giving a STORYTIME chat for kids (and adults) based on A Splintered History of Wood and the miraculous role of wood in our lives (as part of HOMECOMING 2022.) I have't been "home" for 47 years, so looking forward to the event. Come on all you ex-Gusties!

Spike's Projects

CHECK OUT THIS "STREET TRIVIA" ON SPIKE'S INSTAGRAM!!!

Find out why manhole covers are round, why fire hydrant bolts are 5-sided and the #1 street name in the U.S. (and more). Click INSTAGRAM lower right of HOME page.

TIC-TAC-TOE SHELF

A unique project made from 4 (almost) identical boards

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