Workshop Blog

Walrus Oil Finishing Products
Brian Baisch Brian Baisch

Walrus Oil Finishing Products

As a woodworker I’ve tried almost every finish for my rolling pins, cutting boards, bowls and other creations. Most of them get the job done. Some are expensive and promise certain results, while others are a bit cheaper but feel like they are more promising.

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Turning a Small Figured Maple Bowl
Brian Baisch Brian Baisch

Turning a Small Figured Maple Bowl

Recently I ventured into the world of turning bowls. And by no means am I a master bowl turner...far from it if truth be told! But I'm truly having fun with this process. Last December I took a class offered through the Woodcraft store in Seattle, taught by Captain Jack, who has been turning for 20+ years and you can hear the passion in his voice. The day and a half long class cost me an arm and a leg...but I walked away with a beautiful maple bowl and a maple mallet.

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Welcome to the Workshop!
Brian Baisch Brian Baisch

Welcome to the Workshop!

I would like to take a moment to welcome you all to the B.P. Farms Workshop! Creating this standalone website and store has been a major step for me. And I won't lie, it's not something that I jumped into without any reservations. But here I am writing the first of what I only hope will be many blog entries about my work in the shop, along with some snippets of my life here on the farm. 

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