Feb 112011
 
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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, […]

Feb 032011
 
February 2011 Wood News is out!
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Hello Woodworkers everywhere, The latest issue of Highland Woodworking’s Wood News Online is available, and packed full of informative tips, stories and of course, great deals. We are kicking off our Festool sweepstakes this month – enter to win over $1000 in Festool products, including the new RO 90 Rotex sander, available for pre-purchase and […]

Jan 312011
 
The Plane Facts: The 9-1/2 Adjustable Mouth Block Plane
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Generally, the block plane is one of the most reached for planes in most shops. Most block planes are small enough to live in an apron pocket, so it is never more than an arm’s length away. Besides the convenient size, they are extremely flexible in their usages. Specifically, the 9-1/2 block plane is the […]

Jan 192011
 
From the Chair-Man:  Chuck and Martha Stewart
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UPDATE: The Martha Stewart show website promises an online video of Chuck’s Maloof Inspired Rocker segment within the next few days. CLICK HERE to see if it’s available yet. Charles Brock of Maloof Inspired Rocking Chair fame heads to New York this week to appear on the Martha Stewart Show. Chuck sent a newsletter this week […]

Jan 182011
 
An Axe Becomes As Good As Its Smith: A review of the Gränsfors Bruks axes
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An axe becomes as good as its smith. The motto belongs to one of the finest axe making companies in the world, Gränsfors Bruks. Gränsfors was originally founded in Sweden in 1902, but went through a major philosophical shift in 1989 under the direction of CEO Gabriel Branby and skilled craftsman-designer Hans Erik Perrson. They […]