Rick Simper has various hobbies, including woodworking, metalworking, composting, and gardening. He is an Architect full time and uses these hobbies to get away from the busy week of Architecture.
Introduction As a gardener, you may have heard the term Mycorrhizae. You may have even purchased some of this stuff for your garden or seed… Read More »What is Mycorrhizae and How Does it Benefit Plants?
In January of 2022, we took the plunge and bought a microscope with a digital camera that connects to the computer. It was a purchase… Read More »A Journey Into Soil Microbes
Today I want to talk about this cool wood called Osage Orange (scientific name “Maclura pomifera”). There are some interesting facts about this wood and… Read More »Exploring the Various Uses of Osage Orange Wood
There are quite a few resources out there in the digital world that will help you get started and learn blacksmithing. These resources range from… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: The Best Books for Beginners
Hearts are one of those objects that are loved by many people. The heart is a representation of love, but sometimes that love becomes broken,… Read More »How to Make a Wooden Broken and Stitched Heart
Introduction The Cube in a Cube is a puzzle worth making because it is easy and fun to make. It is a cool little conversation… Read More »Creating a Cube in a Cube with Simple Woodworking Techniques
The spiral is a symbol or shape that occurs all over the place. Even if you don’t notice them everyday, they are there all around… Read More »Blacksmithing Project – Spiral Key Ring
Are you looking for a fun, easy and quick project you can make in less than half an hour? This skull keychain is a nice… Read More »Blacksmithing Project – Skull Keychain
Coat rack, scarf rack, necklace rack…what ever you want to call them or use them as, they each have one thing in common…you hang stuff… Read More »Make Your Own Drawer Pull Knob Rack
This is a fun little puzzle that may get a conversation going. You may have seen it before as it has been around for quite… Read More »The Balancing Nails Puzzle
