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April 17, 2008 |
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Starter Pin Pointers Start off right when you hit the router table. A starter pin will put you in control of your work for safer, smoother results. Functioning much like a fulcrum, this router table accessory is as valuable as it is simple. Learn how to install and use this handy add-on. Then check out these handy router tips and techniques. |
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This is WOOD’s largest sweepstakes in history. One lucky winner will receive 23 different tools and accessories valued at $10,000. The Dream Shop Giveaway includes everything a woodworker could need. Prizes include: Drill Press, UNISAW® with BIESEMEYER® Fence, OMNIJIG, Drum Sander, Dust Collector, & much more! Sweepstakes ends May 15th. Enter daily to win. |
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Tool News: Keep your tools organized when you’re on the go The newest tool bags from Veto Pro Pac feature an easy-load, open-top design that allows you to pack dozens of tools yet still maintain order and accessibility. Read our full report. |
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The Woodworking Neighborhood View This Picture: No doubt by now you’ve seen Splinter, Joe Harmon’s wooden supercar. But user toolwood has built a wooden supercar from a different era, a 1942 Roadster in the Kids Furniture and Toys Gallery. Join This Discussion: WOOD contributor and forum host Phil Brennion’s determination in the face of paralysis has been an inspiration to his beloved woodturning community. A former AAW president, Phil has given much to the woodturning community despite his difficulties. As Phil fights to regain his mobility in the face of mounting health care bills, it’s time for the community to give back. Watch this thread for announcements about upcoming charity auctions, the proceeds of which will go to the Friends of Phil Brennion fund. |
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American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium The American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium will be held June 20—22, 2008 at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. Activities will include demonstrations, panel discussions, charity auctions, and gallery exhibits. See www.woodturner.org for more details. |
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Free Downloadable Plan: Patio-Perfect Planter Box Spruce up your outdoor spaces with this 19"-tall, cedar-trimmed planter. It accepts up to a 16" square or round pot for showing off your colorful plantings. |
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Video News: Precision cuts with basic tools Glue-joint-ready cuts don’t require expensive tools. WOOD magazine projects editor, Jan Svec shows you how to make a guide that will give you arrow-straight cuts and jointed edges with only a circular saw and a router. Watch this free video now. |
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Free Shop Project: Stay-put clamp pads Shop-made hardwood clamp blocks are a great way to avoid marring your workpiece with your pipe clamps, but you may have trouble juggling them during the glue-up process. These handy stay-put clamp pads make for an inexpensive fix. |
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Free Shop Tip: Simple Router Push Block This simple pushblock keeps your fingers safe and lets you easily guide the workpiece while keeping it tight against the fence. It also serves as a backer to avoid chip-out. |
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On a roll: Guide to shop floor finishing A sealed shop floor beats a bare one for several reasons—concrete is porous, and happily sucks up liquids and hangs on to small solids. If you use the right paint and apply it correctly, your floor will look terrific, clean up easily, and resist wear for many years. Our handy guide shows you how to choose and apply the right finish. |
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