For the April 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Norm Reid reviewed James Krenov: Leave Fingerprints: James Krenov is a man who, to woodworkers at least, needs no introduction. And yet, the life of this iconic cabinetmaker and teacher contains far more richness than is generally understood. Though he seldom spoke in detail about his […]
For the April 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discussed how he thinks about restoring broken pieces: My Grandpas knew a lot about how to restore broken things. Grandpa Rummer was the furniture doctor. He repaired, refinished, and re-upholstered countless pieces that are now cherished heirlooms. Grandpa Burnham repaired and restored musical instruments, […]
For the April 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Temple Blackwood wrote about strategies for getting the younger generation involved in woodworking: As many of us age into emerging responsibilities of family seniority, we have time and inclination to reflect on our own experiences, family traditions, and stories of our own “amazing” and “impressive” adventures […]
In this month’s Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discusses several heirloom pieces of furniture that have recently undergone a variety of breaks and scratches. According to Bob, “When we are looking broken-ness in the face, the first step is a decision to fix or not. We compare the cost and difficulty of repairing an item […]
For the March 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Norm Reid reviewed Country Woodcraft: Then and Now: What we have here is an unusual book. Country Woodcraft: Then and Now is the second edition of a long recognized classic, a pioneer in its field, a welcome re-release for a new readership and, most likely, the […]
In the March 2019 episode of The Highland Woodworker, Chuck took a look at the impressive support and dust collection provided by the Leigh VRS1200 Vacuum & Router Support for PORTER-CABLE 4200 Series Dovetail Jigs. Take a look at the video below and see if the VRS1200 Vacuum and Router Support is the right tool […]
For the March 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer addresses different types of learning. He then discusses how each type of learning affects your woodworking skills over time: One of my earliest lessons in the shop is marked by a thin white line across the back of my left thumb. Through pain and […]