Restoring My Carl Malmsten Visingsö Chairs: Fine Woodworking & Upholstery
From The Krenov School to Capellagården, and back to a pair of chairs I made 20 years ago — reupholstering them, and reflecting on a life spent learning to see the smallest details.
A Handmade Life: Carving Enduring Wheelbarrow Handles From Black Locust Wood
Replacing our wheelbarrow handles with storm-fallen black locust, one of the strongest woods in North America, as we continue building a handmade life in NC.
Spring Cleaning the Workshop Garden
A quiet afternoon of spring cleaning at our leather workshop on Waterfall Farm — no talking, just the sounds of tools, water, and steady work.
The Rhythm Of Firewood: Efficient Splitting and the Bulk Bag Method
Refining the firewood process on Waterfall Farm — a high-speed flywheel splitter, breathable bulk bags, and the routine we’ve distilled over ten-plus years of heating with wood.
Sweetening the Pan | Making Maple Syrup in North Carolina
The first boil of the season at Waterfall Farm — walking up the mountain through the snow to open the sugar house and light a fire under this year’s first run of sap.