Why You Need a Puzzle Table

May 10th, 2012 Lawrence White

We've all been there - we've received a jigsaw puzzle as a gift for a birthday or Christmas. We've sat and studiously pieced together the puzzle; some start at the corners and work their way in. Some start with the frame, some start with easily identifiable parts of the picture and then fill in the harder bits between (you know, the clouds or grass).

Buying The Right Digital Camera Can Be Confusing

May 10th, 2012 David Fishman

Basically, a mega pixel is capable of storing a million bits of information about a photo. Because the digital SLR cameras are more professional, they come with a hefty price tag.

A Primer on Hand Tools

May 5th, 2012 Lucy LaForest

Every workshop needs a few good hand tools. One trip to the home improvement or hardware store and you'll see that there are plenty from which to choose. So, how do you wade through all the options and end up with what you need? We need to start with the basics.

Take Your Hobby to a New Level with Action Figurines

May 3rd, 2012 Lawrence White

Many people enjoy the hobby of building up collections of various things. There are a number of common themes that people base their collections around but there are also some extremely strange and unusual ones as well.

Where are the 2009 Lincoln Pennies?

Apr 30th, 2012 Michael Zielinski

The first of four newly design pennies was recently launched, however very few of the coins are reaching circulation. The status of the economy has impacted the distribution of the new 2009 pennies.

A Primer on Hand Tools: Measuring and Layout Tools

Apr 26th, 2012 Lucy LaForest

No woodworking project can be a success without doing some measuring and some laying out of parts. There are an amazing variety of tools from elegant and high tech to ugly and low tech to get the job done. The most important thing is accuracy.

Which Way Round

Apr 20th, 2012 Alaister Jackson

This article is an attempt to get people who are interested in British horse racing, financially or otherwise, to think deeper about the sport and its participants. It addresses the issue of does running left or right handed round a racetrack make a difference to some horses? Can this be used to help you win more or help you lose less?

Franklin Half Dollar Coins Provide History and Rarity

Apr 17th, 2012 Michael Zielinski

The Franklin Half Dollar coin series was issued from 1948 to 1963. Although the series was brief, it rewards coin collectors with an intriguing history and several rarities.

A Primer on Hand Tools: Measurement by Reference

Mar 31st, 2012 Lucy LaForest

There are two ways to measure for a woodworking project Direct Measurement & Measurement by Reference. Measuring by reference is exactly as you might imagine. Rather than taking each project piece, you reference from an existing piece.

Do You Have Time For Online Digital Photography Class

Mar 27th, 2012 James Johnson

You can take an online coarse! Taking an online Digital Photograph coarse can give you more knowledge than any other learning experience.