Oct 052010
 
October Wood News is out and ready to read
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The October edition of Wood News is available – take a peek! This month we’ve got great articles and product deals, as usual. Starting with the Down to Earth Woodworker – Steve Johnson considers the future of woodworking in his typical eloquent fashion, as well as addressing practical concerns for the present, including some sound […]

Oct 012010
 
Woodworking in America, Day 1
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Well, that was a packed day! It started early, running into many fellow woodworkers in the hotel lobby, and directing instructor Ron Herman to the orange juice at the breakfast buffet. The excitement for the day was palpable in the air, and we were all getting fueled up for a long day of learning. My […]

Sep 302010
 
Woodworking in America, Warm-up day
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We are in Kentucky (right across the river from Cincinnati) attending Popular Woodworking’s Woodworking in America conference this weekend. We’re looking forward to an action-packed weekend of classes and opportunities to meet the woodworking celebrities we usually only see on TV and the internet! Tomorrow includes classes with Chris Schwarz, Roy Underhill, Frank Klausz, and […]

Sep 272010
 
An Artisan Woodworker: Sabiha Mujtaba
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Blending her talents as a master craftsperson and designer, Sabiha Mujtaba creates original custom wood furniture and art pieces. While adhering to the functional principles of furniture making, Sabiha’s primary focus is on the aesthetic relationship between rigid and flowing forms. Her work is influenced by her South Asian heritage and by her love of […]

Sep 232010
 
How I Built My Own Bow Saw
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There are times when I need to cut a curve in some wood, but either don’t want to use the band saw or it’s not available.  In the past I’ve seen woodworkers using a bow saw to perform these types of cuts. Basically, this is a blade, placed in a frame with some mechanical means […]

Sep 202010
 
The Galbert Caliper
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When Peter Galbert comes to the High next month to teach his class on Windsor Chairmaking, I am sure he will bring his Galbert Caliper with him. He should bring it with him so you can buy one. The High loaned me one a couple of weeks ago to try out and let me tell you about […]