Woodworking Adventures Blog

The Swiss Army Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide takes a very comprehensive look at Victorinox’s iconic knife and its broad range of capabilities. Hunters, fisherman, hikers and Scouts would all benefit from author Bryan Lynch’s tips for the best use of their Swiss Army Knife in a variety of outdoor situations.

When General Finishes released 12 new colors earlier this year, it was like Christmas Day for restorers and DIY junkies. Any color you want can be achieved by mixing colors, but it’s so much easier to just open a can and have the color you want. 

We started July with a bang as we marked the nation’s 243rd birthday on July 4 – but the celebrations are not over. July has been designated as: National Picnic Month, National Ice Cream Month (third Sunday is National Ice Cream Day), and National Hot Dog Month.

If you take cookouts and picnics seriously and you are a woodturner (or know a woodturner!), check out Woodcraft’s turning kits for grilling and ice cream “scooping” utensils. And for those with building skills, Woodcraft carries plans for many styles of picnic tables.