A Comedy of Errors
For the last couple weeks, we were scrambling to get ready for Woodworking in America. Now, we’re scrambling to get all the in-house stories written, and the freelance stories in, edited [...]
Recovering (and Repairing) After Woodworking in America
I know the exact moment that Roy Underhill cracked my workbench open during Woodworking in America last weekend. There was a disturbance in the Force. In other words, my phone went nuts with [...]
THE BOOK CASE
TOOK ME 3 DAYS TO MAKE. ALL FROM PALLETS . FROM DE NAILING TO MACHINING PLUS TOUNGE AND GROOVE TO MAKE THIS PIECE. 3 DAYS AS IT WAS A NIGHT MARE THESE PALLETS. FREE TO ME BUT THEY [...]
Pre-Order “Furniture in the Southern Style Collection” Today!
Early American furniture has been widely studied, but through a narrow lens. Typical museum pieces seen today were not found in typical homes, and there
Senco 15-gauge Cordless Nailer
Before Senco sent us the 18-gauge cordless brad nailer that I tested for the November 2011 issue, they sent us a 15-gauge cordless finish nailer, the FN65DA. The 15-gauge angled nailer is really [...]
Enter to Win a Hammer A3 26 Jointer-Planer
Felder Group USA has a prize drawing on its new Facebook page for a new Hammer A3 26 Jointer-Planer (value $3,000). All you have to do to enter into the drawing is go to the Felder Facebook page, [...]
A Look at H.O. Studley’s Blades
When I inspect an antique tool – especially one that hasn’t been messed with much – I always take a look at the cutting edge. How was it sharpened? What is the shape of the edge? Did they do any [...]
Table Saw Verdict Upheld, CPSC Commisioner’s Statement
Two items are in the news today in the ongoing story about table saw injuries. In Boston yesterday, the US Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in the case of Carlos Osorio vs. One World [...]
‘Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish’
My sister sent me this link of a speech by Steve Jobs at Stanford University. Jobs, the Apple co-founder and former CEO passed away yesterday after battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer. We [...]
CPSC Votes to Begin Table Saw Rules Process
By a unanimous vote, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted today to begin the formal process of creating new rules to reduce table saw injuries, according to this story in the Washington [...]
Web Extras #156 October/November 2011
Video Gluing Tips Learn some pointers on spreading glue. Torsion Beams Get the complete plans. All About Vises See more information on buying a workbench vise. Free [...]