Do you know what it means when something is “redacted”? I think of documents the federal government reluctantly gives up under the Freedom of Information Act where they don’t want you to know what or who they are talking about, so they black out every other word of it and send it to you so […]
Have you heard about Festool’s new Rotex sander, but still aren’t quite sure what its capabilities include? Check out this short video from the Highland Woodworking YouTube Channel to find out a few ways this versatile sander can make your life a little easier. Click here for more information on Festool’s Rotex RO 90 Sander.
It’s interesting how many of our show customers will gravitate towards our largest plane, the #8 Jointer Plane. Even those who are not woodworkers, and may just be accompanying a friend or colleague, seem to have the same tendencies. I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising, as this is one massive tool. The #8 plane […]
Festool prices go up by as much as 10% on Tuesday, March 1. So if you’ve been thinking about buying a beautifully engineered, meticulously designed tool for your shop, now is the time! Click below to check out Highland Woodworking’s extensive Festool selection.
I remember when I first started woodworking and purchased some hand planes and chisels, no matter what I did, they never would work as I expected. I know many, if not most, woodworkers have had at least some period of time where they were less than happy with the results of their edged tools. One […]
The Stanley Sweetheart Socket Chisels have been a topic of speculation for quite awhile, and now they are finally available! Based on the classic Stanley 750 Series chisel design, the Sweetheart chisels are made from high carbon chrome steel, and feature durable hornbeam handles and long, thin bevel-edge blades. Highland Woodworking is carrying eight different […]
We had Ben Arthur, one of our sales associates, go through a few of the features of our Steel City 13″ Helical Planer. He even demo’d a few passes with a nice piece of curly maple so you can get a feel for the simple process. If you’ve been considering getting one of these planers, […]