Everyday Systems

I'm an old framing carpenter and the way we used to fix hammer handles on Vaughn framing hammers was to take our utility knife, hold it at an angle tilted away from your body and peel the varnish off the handle. When you get it down to raw wood it is easier to handle. I did this with both my 8lb and...

I just bought an 8 pounder and I think it is plenty to start with. I'm 5' 9" 225 lbs. Eating paleo I've lost around 100lbs this last year but had to have back surgery in November, so I'm not willing to do anything to screw up my back again. I'll add a little weight several months down the line. I ge...