I am a finish carpenter and cabinetmaker, who does a bit of framing too. I enjoy
handcraft via Sloyd, green woodworking, and carving. I like to read all I can on
old world craft, yesterday's and today's craftsmen, architecture, design,
furniture making, folk craft, and of course tools.

I try to keep up a little blog here https://hiscarpentryblog.wordpress.
com">https://hiscarpentryblog.wordpress.com I'm not the most diligent to
writing regularly.

I've come to my respect and passion for old world craftsmanship through the
updating and restoration of my early 18th century home in Weymouth MA.

I am 35, married and have two children Sunny is 4 and Atticus is 18 months. 

       Nathan Goodwin
        H.I.S.         Nathan Goodwin
         H.I.S. Carpentry
Honesty.  Integrity. Service

Welcome Nathan.  Interesting blog you keep with some nice work on
display.  Keep us posted on things you're up to.  The long winter
nights are closing in and the uninsulated shops are getting colder.

Paul Gardner, in SF

Hi Nathan, and welcome to OldTools!
Just a couple of tips from a long-time wooden-boat owner:
1. Never use stainless steel fasteners below the waterline. I don't understand
the metallurgy, but they can fail in oxygen-deprived environments. Bronze is the
preferred marine fastener. My wooden boat is fastened with bronze, and it is 51
years old now and going strong. For a boat that doesn't stay in the water,
stainless might be okay, but next time....
2. Nothing wrong with making your own, but quality marine plywood is available.
Look for Okoume or Sapele plywood made to European standards. You might try
Boulter Plywood in Somerville, MA. I haven't seen any good Douglas Fir marine
plywood lately, and I used to work in a plant that made the stuff!
Cheers,Chuck Taylornorth of Seattle