Highland Staff

Book Review: Mortise & Tenon Magazine, Issue 5

Nov 152018
 


We are excited to present the brand new fifth issue of Mortise & Tenon Magazine! Take a look at what Norm Reid had to say about it:

Once again, Joshua Klein and his co-editor Michael Updegraff have brought forth an eclectic and engaging gathering of articles about matters woodworking in Mortise & Tenon Magazine, Issue 5. As is their wont, the articles range widely in scope, emphasizing an historical perspective, with nary an electron-powered device in sight. While respect for tradition is evident throughout the issue, missing is the explicit attention to conservation and preservation that was evident in prior issues. Also missing is any attempt to present a how-to-do-it approach to our art and craft. What remains, though, is delightful and inspiring, as well as a darn good read.

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Click here to purchase your own copy of Mortise & Tenon Magazine

Upgrade Your Shop Accessories: Festool Sysrock & Festool Syslite II

Nov 132018
 

We all love spending time in our workshops, but what if we could make our shop a little nicer to be in by adding a couple of capable accessories? Listening to some music or a sports game would certainly make that sanding task go by more quickly. And a brightly lit space is much more enjoyable than a dark, poorly lit shop.

The Festool Sysrock and Festool Syslite II can help. Take a look at the video below to see our Down to Earth Woodworker Steve Johnson’s thoughts on the Festool Sysrock. And click the link below the video to read about the Festool Syslite II and why Steve no longer thinks of it as a ‘glorified, overpriced flashlight’.

More Than a Worklight: The Festool Syslite II

Click to find out more about the Festool Sysrock and the Festool Syslite II, both available at Highland Woodworking.

Take a Look at The Highland Woodworker Archives

Oct 302018
 


From Roy Underhill’s saw mill home to Nick Offerman’s LA workshop, Charles Brock has interviewed many woodworkers in between and told us dozens of fascinating stories in the 7 years he has been hosting The Highland Woodworker.

Now you can find any episode of The Highland Woodworker in our ALL NEW Highland Woodworker archives page! Or just re-watch the entire series from beginning to end, if you are in the mood.

Take a look and find your favorite episode in The Highland Woodworker Archives.

Video: Wood Slicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade

Oct 252018
 

The ‘famous’ Wood Slicer Resaw Bandsaw Blades, available exclusively at Highland, cut more smoothly and quietly than any other bandsaw blades on the market. Fine Woodworking rated the Wood Slicer ‘Best All-Round Performer’ in their independent test for speed, flatness and smoothness.

Mike Morton takes a closer look at the Wood Slicer, how to set it up and how to use it in the video below.

Click to find out more about the Wood Slicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade, available at Highland Woodworking.

Video: SawStop Router Tables

Oct 232018
 

Introducing the new SawStop family of Router Tables. Enjoy the best of precision routing with many great features and options, as well as the high quality we have come to expect from the SawStop brand.

In the video below, Jim Dillon takes a closer look at the various SawStop Router Table models, including the various features and options for each model.

Click to find out more information about the SawStop Router Tables, available at Highland Woodworking.

Video: Acer-Ferrous Toolworks Moxon Vise Kit Assembly and Use

Oct 182018
 

Moxon-style vises are especially useful for raising a workpiece to a comfortable height above your workbench to help facilitate precision sawing of joinery.

In the video below, Justin Moon takes a closer look at the Acer Ferrous Toolworks Moxon Vise Kit, an affordable, all-wooden version of the Moxon Vise.

Click to find out more information about the Acer Ferrous Moxon Vise Kit, available at Highland Woodworking.

Book Review: Welsh Stick Chairs by John Brown

Oct 112018
 

In the October 2018 issue of Wood News, Norm Reid reviewed John Brown’s book, Welsh Stick Chairs.

This book is sure to satisfy woodworkers of all backgrounds including hand tool enthusiasts, chairmakers and history buffs. The Author, John Brown, shares the history and how-to of making Welsh Stick Chairs in this easy-to-read paperback full of woodworking inspiration.

Click here to read the rest of Norm’s review