Ben Harkins
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Ben Harkins
@lefthandhawk.bsky.social
Woodworker, outdoorsman, ttrpg gamer. He/him
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Julia's house for lost creatures, or really anything by Ben Hatke! My kids love this series.

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August 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This hits the intersection of my hobbies, I could make this with little trouble. Thanks for sharing, now I have a quick weekend project!
August 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Another great one! Red oak crest?
July 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Rex Krueger has a great series for this!
youtu.be/LLakGYwJvWU?...
Just get a Bench Grinder.
YouTube video by Rex Krueger
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June 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Sorry that woodworking has let you down lately! It's still a great art and pastime. (You showed up in my woodworking feed, don't mean to butt in) Have you considered building a chair? I guarantee you could do it, and it is so satisfying to get back in the shop. Good luck!
Build a Chair From Bulls%$t: Chapter 1 – Introduction
YouTube video by Lost Art Press
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June 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nice pick on the kaweco brass! Have you looked at manifold nibs for ballpoint replacement?
June 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I see it!
June 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It's hard to isolate all the danger points of an all in one machine at once, and when they are covered it's usually not as well covered as a dedicated machine. After another look this is similar to a Shopsmith but not quite the same. With your small shop space maybe you should look at a real mk V.
May 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Looks like a Shopsmith to me. Marketed as an all in one tablesaw, lathe, jointer and more! They seem very useful, but also incredibly dangerous.
May 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Aaaand, I clearly should have checked your bio. Cool site!
May 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
They are gorgeous though! Do you do a lot with pre 1700s re-creation?
May 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thanks for this
May 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
That's wonderful! I've been needing a new hand sweeper, and I've slowly been working toward making a turkey wing broom for cleaning shavings off my work bench. Perhaps I should consider a besom.
May 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What's a besom?
May 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Hewing hatchet, bow saw, brace with 1" auger bit.
With these you can build both shelter and furniture, and wait for rescue in style.
May 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I like the joint in the handle, it reminds me of cottonwood twigs. Great spoon!
May 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
That's how you know you are woodworking!
May 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM