Blogs
Featuring posts from our editorial staff and contributing writers.
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Worn, with Pride
One of the most popular finishes these days is the so-called “shabby chic,” a modern term for what we used to call antique finish.
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To Italy for Saw Blades!
In the last two days, your intrepid editor has traveled to Venice, Italy and then up to Udine, Italy, to learn about Irwin’s newest entry into the circular saw blade market.
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Memories of George
Sandor Nagyszalanczy looks at the valuable lessons of master wood finisher George Frank.
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Shop outlets: listening to those outside voices
It’s been a long winter of construction at my home, but we’re finally nearly done adding a new garage/workshop to the property. As you can probably guess, I can’t wait to get the lights on and the machines moved in!
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Designing a Multipurpose Shelf Unit
Every once in a while, everyone has a project that comes along that we difficulty saying no to. Sandor Nagyszalanczy recounts one such project he took on recently.
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Table Saw Legislation Moves to State Level
A while back, we brought you news of proposed federal rulemaking that would influence table saws. This week, a committee in the California legislature approved a similar bill at the state level.
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Your April Rockler Purchases Will Help Plant Trees
Here’s a cool thing Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is doing for Earth Day this year, but if you haven’t made a Rockler purchase lately, you might not be aware of it.
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Who’s a fan of LEDs on tools? I sure am.
Whatever the reason, I’m appreciating tools with built-in worklights now more than ever.
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Three-Wood Desk & Chair
This reader’s project skillfully combines three different species without sacrificing the pieces’ cohesive looks
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Sharpening my Tools
I’ve never been particularly adept at sharpening my edge tools (chisels, plane irons, etc.). It’s not that I couldn’t get them sharp enough to work, it’s just that I’ve always experienced inconsistent results.
