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The Price of Pushing the Limits

The Price of Pushing the Limits

My work is often engaging both mentally and physically.  Because of this, I find it difficult to detach myself from the project at the end of the day. I just stare into space, unable to really focus on or enjoy anything. I make for terrible company. If I want to continue doing this type of … Read more »

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A Close Look at H.O. Studley’s Vises

A Close Look at H.O. Studley’s Vises

Once you are able to rip your eyes off of H.O. Studley’s magnificent tool chest, you can spend almost as much time looking at the benchtop and vises of the Massachusetts piano maker. On Monday, Don Williams, the author of a forthcoming book on Studley, and Jameel Abraham of Benchcrafted spent the morning taking a … Read more »

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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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