Nantucket Workbench is a growing collection of observations about carpentry, a few how-tos, reviews of new products and tools new and old, anecdotes and reminiscences about working with my father and grandfather, embellishments on the tales they told and thoughts on the difference between craftsmen and installers. I also intend to visit workshops around the island to show what’s going on with carpenters, caretakers, furniture makers and boat builders. Comments and suggestions are welcome