Monte Burch

Jun 24, 2024 | extremehowto.com | Monte Burch

A Handy Way to Tote Your ToolsBy Monte BurchIn days past, most carpentry and trim or finish work was done with hand tools, and carpenter’s carried their tools to the site in a handmade wooden box. My dad, a finish carpenter who specialized in trim work and cabinetry, had several boxes with a variety of tools—one box for his planes alone. These days a great deal of carpentry and trim work is done with power tools, but a toolbox of selected hand tools is still invaluable.

Apr 8, 2024 | thegunmag.com | Monte Burch

A Complete Guide To Working With Pelts, Fur, And LeatherBy Monte BurchSoft Cover 245 PagesAvailable From Rowman And [email protected]$24.95 + $5 ShippingAs a former trapper I am appalled to see valuable deer and other hides wildly slashed off and thrown away by hunters. Men who don’t even know how to cape a deer head will often send the whole neck with the head to the taxidermist to let him deal with it.

Jan 16, 2024 | grit.com | Monte Burch |Shirley Splittstoesser |Suzy Scherr |Brandy Ernzen

Try something new and learn how to cure jerky made from fish. This simple cured fish recipe with leave you with a delicious snack.

Aug 23, 2023 | extremehowto.com | Monte Burch

Relax in style with a classic bench swingBy Monte BurchPorches have become increasingly popular, and an old-fashioned porch swing is reminiscent of the romance of yesteryear. You can build your own “classic” porch swing and match it to your décor. Porch swings are often exposed to some weather and they must be sturdy. The swing shown was constructed of red oak, cut and dried from the author’s farm.