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An Overhwelming WIA Surprise

An Overhwelming WIA Surprise

First, thanks to the many of you who made the trip to Greater Cincinnati for Woodworking in America 2013. I hope everyone had as great time hanging out with 400+ woodworking friends as did I. For those of you who couldn’t make it this year, I (and many others, no doubt) will be posting about … Read more »

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Winding Laths – Improve How You Flatten a Board

Winding Laths – Improve How You Flatten a Board

A good pair of winding laths or winding sticks is sometimes hard to find – I suspect not many have survived the burn pile. The good news is that a new set is easily made in a few minutes at the bench. Why would I want a pair of ‘Winding Sticks’? What do they do? … Read more »

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A Chance to Say Thanks

A Chance to Say Thanks

With Woodworking in America (WIA) and the Hand Tool Olympics (HTO) getting underway on Friday, Oct. 18, I wanted to let everyone know about another event you should catch while you’re here in town. This weekend the Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial will be set up and on display at Union Township’s Veterans’ Memorial Park (click … Read more »

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The Powermatic PM 1000 Table Saw Brings Power to the People

PM 1000 motor cover

The Powermatic PM 1000 table saw is a pretty sweet machine and I got a chance to play around with it in the PWM shop. Although there’s a more complete review in the December issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine I thought I’d give you a sneak peek and cover a few items not covered in the … Read more »

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Modern Methods for a Colonial Company

Modern Methods for a Colonial Company

On my way home from a visit with the Triangle Woodworker’s Association in Raleigh, N.C., I decided to drop in on the J. Gibson McIlvain Company of White Marsh, Md., (the chance to stop at a lumberyard that can trace its roots back to 1740 was far too tempting). If you think a company with … Read more »

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New Workbench DVD Available for Pre-order

New Workbench DVD Available for Pre-order

You can now order my newest DVD “Build a Sturdy Workbench in 2 Days” from Popular Woodworking for $24.99. The two-hour video show you how to build a sturdy workbench using home-center materials and a benchtop made using solid-wood kitchen countertop from IKEA. It really can be built in two days – I built it … Read more »

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