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Woodworking in America is officially sold out, but the market place is still open to all visitors on October 1 & 2, 2010. It’s a $7 fee, but it gets you in for both days and includes free exhibits and access to some of the hottest vendors in the industry. If you stop by their website, you can even download a coupon to get $2 off the original price. With as many woodworking bloggers and podcasters that’ll be attending, it looks to be a good time!

The Sawdust Chronicles is starting their Fall 2010 Build Challenge. Stop by the website to get more information about the rules and what you could win. The prizes get better every challenge!

And of course the main reason for today’s episode was to give away some schwag. Did you win something? Checkout the episode to find out, I’m not spilling the beans on this blog post…you’ll have to watch or listen or maybe check your email box for a notice from me.

This month’s giveaways include:

Highland Woodworking – Woodslicer Resaw Blade.

Choice of a Milescraft tool .

Kreg True Flex Featherboards.

ZEM Hearing Protection.

Bora 24″ Wide Track Clamp.

Custom Made T-shirts

To find more great articles like this post, visit Tom’s website at www.tomsworkbench.com.

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To find this article or many of Mr. Walker’s other great posts on all things design and woodworking visit his weblog at georgewalkerdesign.wordpress.com.

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To read more of Brian’s posts at his weblog “Woodworking on the Fringe” visit his website at www.woodworkingonthefringe.blogspot.com.

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To read more great articles written by Chris for the Woodworking Magazine Blog visit www.blog-woodworking-magazine.com/blog.

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Today’s article was originally posted November 8, 2009 and can be found on Ron’s weblog at hocktools.wordpress.com. Of course while you’re there you can also read the previous two posts in this series and if you can’t wait for the fourth and final installment…you can read that too.

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For myself one that absolutely terrifies me, but one I need to accomplish, is building a Windsor Chair. After hearing this I did receive a nice email from Chris Schwarz who coincidentally was traveling to take a class on that very subject with Mike Dunbar. Chris was kind enough to ensure me that if he could do it, anyone could do it.

I thanked him for the reassurance and then immediately reminded myself of another time he offered me some kind words, anyone remember Ham Hands? For the record, Chris attempted to protect my identity, but I think I learn best through shaming.

But as a result, I can only imagine the final outcome if I were to show him the product of my first Windsor Chair construction. The scene from “The Patriot” with Mel Gibson plays over and over in my mind, you know the one. He’s constructing a chair in his shop, it breaks when he leans back and he ends up tossing it in the corner on a pile of previous attempts. That’s ALL I can see happening.

Anyways, this is all leading up to an opportunity that was presented to me by my sponsors at Highland Woodworking. Coming up October 23-29, 2010 Peter Galbert is teaching a hands-on class in building a Child’s Windsor Balloon Back Chair. This is an opportunity I didn’t want to pass up, but sadly I just can’t swing it. My remaining vacation time is pretty much already spoken for going into the end of the year.

Peter is an amazing chair maker, checkout his Website and blog titled Chair Notes (from which I’ve been begging for some content for Spoken Wood Podcast…unfortunately for us Peter is very busy currently, but he promises some day soon). But my missed opportunity means there might be one more opening for one of you. And thus allowing me to live vicariously through you.

To learn more about the class, checkout Highland Woodworking’s Blog where you’ll not only find more information and a link to sign up for the class, but you’ll also find a great guest blog entry from Peter Galbert too.

Tell them Matt sent you.

1st Place goes to Triumph1 for “Ripple”

2nd Place goes to Andy for “Dunes”

3rd Place goes to ProbablyLost for “Fluid Time”

To see all of the top ten winners for the LumberJocks Summer 2010 Awards visit the winner’s page at LumberJocks.com. There you’ll also find a link to view ALL of the 77 entries, something you don’t want to miss.

To find more posts like today’s or to view all the great articles, projects and more offered online by Fine Woodworking Magazine, visit their website at www.finewoodworking.com.

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Welcome back to the Spoken Wood Podcast. I have a feeling I’m not alone when I say July is a quiet month for woodworking. With the hot summer sun beating down and so many opportunities to do things with family and friends, the shop gets a little break from the usual hustle and madness it sees the rest of the year.

While the summer still has a way to go before it turns to the chilly months of Autumn, then followed by the frigid months of Winter, it seems that summer has already reached its apex and it’s starting its slow, lazy wind down. So it’s a perfect opportunity to get things starting back to normal.

Today’s episode is an article that was written and read for us by Charles Davis of the “Wood Zealot’s Workshop”. It’s titled “Buying tools for both you and America!” and was originally posted September 8, 2008.

To find today’s post along with many others visit Charles’ weblog “Wood Zealot’s Workshop” at www.woodzealot.com.

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In the meantime I haven’t drawn the July Schwag winners yet and I’ve decided because of the hiatus we’ll simply roll July and August together and have huge schwag blowout!

If you’ve already entered for July, you’re set for August. Don’t worry if you’ve sent your August submission form, I regularly check for duplicate submissions to catch some of you sneaky pranksters!

Thanks for your patience and continue to enjoy your summer months here in the Northern Hemisphere. For all of you below the equator…stay warm…revel in the fact we’ll be shivering cold in a matter of a few months!

At the time Jameel Abraham of Benchcrafted.com was showing me his own Brese Small Smoother he had made from a kit and I was hooked. It didn’t hurt that Ron Brese is such a friendly guy and so easy to talk with, so it was in no time at all I was placing my order with him to get my own kit. Flash forward now almost 18 months to today and I’m finally breaking out that kit “I HAD TO HAVE” and I’m getting started on building my very own version.

I’ve chosen a beautiful piece of East Indian Rosewood as my infill, which I think will compliment the brass sides beautifully. So far it’s coming together better than I anticipated and I can’t wait to show it off!

Rest assured, as I’m building I am taking photos and footage of the whole process. When I’m done, I’ll put it all together and you’ll be able to get a look at the entire process from rough wood to final polish. Really this project shouldn’t take more than a day or two, but you know me!

Until the videos are ready, I thought I’d share the following photos with you to whet your appetite for the upcoming series. To learn more about Ron Brese or to view his amazing planes and kits visit his site at www.breseplane.com.

You don’t have much time, so go over your list and click on one or all of these sites to pickup those things up before these sales end!

Please remember, for every order you place you’re helping support the show too. Happy Shopping!

Rough Cut is being produced by WGBH and will premiere on local PBS stations starting in October 2010. According to WGBH’s website “The series invites viewers into the workshop of Boston native and fine furniture maker Tommy MacDonald, a graduate of the famed Boston-based North Bennet Street School. Thirteen innovative episodes follow Tommy as he travels to historical New England landmarks to gain design inspiration, then returns to his workshop to demonstrate the steps and techniques it takes to create comprehensive woodworking projects.”

For a quick preview of what’s to come, checkout the Rough Cut’s trailer.

I don’t like asking for help, and that’s especially true when it comes to all things financial. But as we all know “STUFF HAPPENS” when we least expect it and more likely when we can least afford it.

Since planning and prevention are the best ways to avoid costly problems down the road I’ve decided it’s time to take some action for when the time comes that “STUFF DOES HAPPEN”.

It’s no secret Matt’s Basement Workshop & Spoken Wood Podcast are totally free for everyone to enjoy and it shouldn’t be a secret either that they are in no way what-so-ever a money maker. If I were to quit my day job today to pursue Podcasting full time I’d be broke about an hour later.

Since my ability to produce content for the shows rides solely on the equipment I’ve purchased (mics, cameras, computers, etc.) one small glitch in any of them, and the show could be sunk. To keep things up and running it’s important to have a little something you can fall back on to pay the repair bills or simple replace old and outdated equipment.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post I don’t like asking for a lot of help, but I have a way we can do something that will help each other. How’s that possible? Glad you asked!

There are a few different ways…including the following:

The first and most obvious is the advertising you see on the site from the great folks at Lee Valley and Highland Woodworking. The advertisers are selected for what they can offer you and not by how much they pay for the spot. So if you get the chance, please pay them a visit. I’m confident you’ll find something you’ll like.

The second way is from affiliate links at stores like Highland Woodworking, Woodcraft, Amazon or Rockler. By clicking on the links here and also on the “Help Support MBW” page. Every time you buy something for yourself the show gets a small commission from the sale.

The third and final way is by appealing to the generousity of you the listener. It’s quick and easy to make a donation directly to the show by using the Paypal donation button on this page. “Thank You” to the many of you who have previously donated money through Paypal. Your generousity is greatly appreciated!!

Still looking for another way to help? Why not order some great MBW Podcast T-shirts, coffee mugs and more by clicking on the link to the MBW CafePress Store? Again, with every purchase, the show gets a small commission but more importantly you get a great little something that you can show your friends and family!!

Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it!!

MBW T-shirts, Mugs and More

Regardless of whether this is the only time of the year you can really dive into those projects you’ve been planning or whether you’re a year-round woodworker just enjoying all the possibilities the summer brings. The hot months of the year are very busy with activities both in and out of the shop.

With that said, I just want to remind everyone that over the next month or so is when I traditionally step away from the mic and camera and take some time off. I’ll still be participating in our regularly scheduled Wood Talk Online shows, and I still plan to post new episodes of Spoken Wood Podcast too. And if it’s anything like the past couple of summers, you know I won’t be absent all that much. So please stop by to see if I break down and post something when I really should be mowing the grass or cleaning the pool.

In the meantime, I encourage you to checkout 2 big summer happenings this year. The first is the annual Lumberjocks.com Summer 2010 Awards. This year’s theme is Fluidity – “Like grasses swaying in a summer breeze, the fluid motion is visible in the solid form of the wood.” Create a woodworking project that portrays fluidity and/or movement, Be sure to describe your inspiration and vision – the interpretation is as important as the finished product. You have to be a member to participate, but it’s free to join! Hurry though, the contest ends July 31st!

The other big happening this summer is over at The Wood Whisperer Guild Build. This is a build along project for members of the Guild. It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and build something along the way. To get more information about the build and the guild stop by The Wood Whisperer Website. This is a paid subscription club, but well worth the experience and it comes with some great perks too.

If you ever have any questions, I’m still here, just much sweatier than normal LOL!!! Email me at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com with any of your questions or comments.

Talk to you soon!

If you’re not familiar with what the schwag drawings are, here it is in a nutshell – each month we get great schwag items from manufacturers, then we turn around and give it away to a few lucky winners. It’s so simple and easy it should be a crime…BUT IT’S NOT! So without further delay, let’s get started!

JUNE’S WINNERS AND THEIR SCHWAG ARE…

1. Highland Woodworking – Woodslicer Resaw Blade. Congrats to – Mike Heinen & William Alley

2. Milescraft Choice of 1 Piece of Safety Equipment . Congrats to – Allan Blount

3. Milescraft Choice of 1 Power Tool Accessory. Congrats to – Chris S.

4. Kreg Tools Kreg Square-Cut Saw Guide. Congrats to – Jackie Anderson

5. FELO 3 Piece screwdriver set. Congrats to – Jack Wilson

6. ZEM Hearing Protection. Congrats to – Tim Kelly

Thanks to everyone who entered their name for the May drawings! And congrats to all this month’s winners.

Topics:
Eye Safety: Shannon had a close call and learned a little about eye injuries and treatment
Our “Just for Fun” Projects
Popular Woodworking – its been a few months with the new format. Are they living up to promise?
Fine Woodworking’s Call for Bloggers
Which woodworking styles you think everyone should master
And drum sanders.

Events:
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for Woodworking in America!

Around the Web:
Tico Vogt enters the shooting board market with the Super Chute
New Bad Axe saws: 12 & 14″ saws
Sketchucation.com
Popular Woodworking’s writeup about Treefrog’s Maloof-inspired chair
TreeFrog’s Finale
Forum Thread: The Woodworking Funk
LumberJocks Summer Awards

Voicemails:
Jim – Drum sander advice

Sweet Deals:
Lee Valley – Free Shipping until July 11th http://www.leevalley.com/us/home/page.aspx?p=60912
Craftsmanplans.com “Woodworker’s Guide to Sketchup” by Bob Lang, $30 & no shipping til July 1 http://craftsmanplans.com/sketchup.htm
July 1. Czeck Edge Tool 5th anniversay sale. Free shipping on orders over $30 http://czeckedge.com/

PeachTree Woodworking 4th of July Sale- 25% off Everything Ends July 4th. Use code July 1.
Penn State Industries – buy 3 pens of same style, get 1 free until 7/1; hurry
Woodcraft – free shipping on orders $25 or greater until 7/6

Carter Products – $30 off Quick Release or Jet/Delta 14″ guide set use code MUSA10
From David White: $32.50 Diamond Sharpening Stone
Eagle America – $4 shipping orders under $99/ Free Shipping over $99 till July 5th use code E2100623

Tip Clips:
Tom’s Tip – Use the lube!!
See more from Tom at TomsWorkbench.com

You can find this article or many of the other great posts written by Glen and the other staff members of Popular woodworking by visiting www.blogs.popularwoodworking.com/editorsblog.

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Bob is a great teacher, author and of course woodworker. Bob has taken it upon himself to learn as much about Sketchup as humanly possible, and for the past couple of years has been teaching woodworkers how to get the most from it.

“Woodworker’s Guide To Sketchup” is a fully interactive eBook that you load onto your computer and can access while using Sketchup on your next project. It’s like having Bob sitting next to you while you’re designing. And to add to all of this are the multiple built-in videos that highlight the topics discussed throughout and reinforce the lessen.

Trust me, if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to use Sketchup or just dramatically improve what you’re already doing with it, this is the book for you!

To learn more about it, to download a preview chapter or to checkout some of the embedded videos head over to Bob’s website www.craftsmanplans.com.

The post is titled “The Right Tool for the Job” and was originally posted March 10th, 2010. You can find both Bob’s blog and podcast at his website www.logancabinetshoppe.weebly.com.

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We wrap up our discussion of the bench planes today with a discussion about Smoothing Planes. Next to the Jack Planes, the smoothers are probably one of the more common planes in the shop. In the Stanley Numbering System, the smoothers are the lowest numbers, 1-4. But you can easily recognize them by their smaller size, as they’re usually no longer than 9-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches wide for a model like the No.4. This is also true for the bevel-up versions of smoothers.

While I prefer to use my smoothing planes primarily for final prepping of my stock for finishing, they can easily be used much like you would a Jack or Jointer plane on small stock. It’s only when it comes to working large stock that they’re not ideal for flattening or roughing the pieces.

To learn more about the world of Stanley Hand Planes visit Patrick Leach’s website “Patrick’s Blood and Gore” at www.supertool.com.

Doug’s post is “My Sharpening Journey So Far” posted June 18th, 2010 on his website’s blog at www.dougberch.com/blog/.

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Veritas Jointer Fence

Usable with almost all of the bench planes, it attaches to the body via two, strong rare earth magnets. Once attached to a plane, making square edges is a breeze and easily repeatable. Saving you time and of course aggravation when squaring up a stock’s edge. I’ve used mine for years now and have never had a problem with it. The model featured in today’s show is the regular model, but there is a version for low-angle planes too.

If you’re interested in ordering one for your shop, visit Highland Woodworking or Lee Valley. Please remember, every purchase you make helps to support the show! Tell them Matt’s Basement Workshop sent you.

To find more great posts like this written by Bob or any of the other staff at Popular Woodoworking visit the Editors’ Blog at http://blogs.popularwoodworking.com/editorsblog.

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To read this article or the other 3 parts to this series on abrasives (2 more to be released on this show in the future) visit “The Sharpening Blog” at http://hocktools.wordpress.com.

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The jointers are big planes that have the weight to push through knots and tricky grain with little to no effort. But they can wear you out quickly if you’re not careful. Typically I use my own to prep stock for final smoothing with a smaller smoothing plane. But you can easily set one up to act very much like a smoother if you really desired the workout.

To find out more about which planes are which and what kind of job they do best, visit Patrick’s Blood & Gore at www.supertool.com.

Checkout this great deal at Popular Woodworking’s Woodworker’s Bookshop 5 Days Only – 20% Off No Minimum + Free Shipping on $25. Use coupon code June20WW. Hurry! The sale ends June 20, 2010.

To read more great post like this, visit “The Cutting Edge” at http://blog.eagleamerica.com/blog/eagle-america

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The new blades are much thicker and therefore less likely to flex while being used and typically will hold their edge longer too. If there were any drawbacks to using the thicker blades it would be that they may fill more of the planes mouth than the original blade, but you may find in the case of a smoothing plane, this is a desirable drawback. And of course the cost of the new blades can set you back too, but it’s a small price to pay for fantastic results.

To read more great posts from Glen or any of the other members of Popular Woodworking Editors’ Blog staff, visit the blogsite at www.blogs.popularwoodworking.com/editorsblog.

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Topics:
Pore-Filling
Glen Drake dovetail saw
Project Bucket List

Around the Web:
The Woodshop Widget
iPod/iPhone/iPad App
Alison Heath’s Workbench Marketing

Voicemails:
Bart – Wood vs metal planes. Opinions on Power planes.
Diami- Tablesaw adjustment mechanism.

Sweet Deals:
Noden Inlay Razor Kit: Normally priced at $249.00, the Noden Inlay Razor is available for special introductory pricing of $199.00.
Woodcraft – spend $75 or more, get a free knife code 62610
Highland Woodworking – 192900 Earlex HV2900 HVLP Sprayer w/ a free copy of Jeff Jewitt’s Spray Finishing Made Simple Book & DVD $149.99

Tip Clips:
Tom’s Tip – Get a Wedgie!
See more from Tom at TomsWorkbench.com
Kari’s tip – Carpet Tape
Enjoy more of Kari’s work at Villagecarpenter.blogspot.com

In the Stanley-Bailey numbering system the Jack Planes are the No.5’s, No.5, No.5-1/4, No.5-1/2. But in case there’s no number or it’s a wooden bodied or you’re just not sure, the Jack Plane is easy to identify by its size – approximately 9-12 inches in length. Again, not to long, but not to short!

The Jack isn’t a plane built for beauty, so if you’re picking one up second hand don’t be surprised if it’s really, really beaten up. But don’t worry, it’ll work amazing.

You can find more great articles like today’s by visiting Higland Woodworking’s Wood News Online Woodworking Tip Archives at http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood-news-woodworking-magazine.aspx

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The Handplane Screwdriver is one such accessory. Unlike an ordinary screwdriver, the full length slot and brass ferrule completely grip the chipbreaker screw ensuring it won’t be damaged and make it amazingly easy to tighten and loosen. Along with the easy to grip handle, the handplane screwdriver is perfect for the handplane user.

This is the first of what I hope will be many episodes from the folks at Finewoodworking.com, the website of Fine Woodworking Magazine, hope you enjoy it!

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Over the past couple of summers I’ve taken a short summer hiatus from posting new episodes and I’m thinking this time around, rather than making definite plans to post or not to post I think we’ll just see how it goes LOL. I have some great topic suggestions many of you have sent in and the goal is to finish up our series on hand planes…Jack planes and Jointers are in the can and will be released over the next couple of weeks.

There’s also a build project that’s being edited as I’m posting this…a set of children’s bookcases…and I’m planning to join The Wood Whisperer Guild Dresser project too. So as you can see, there’s a lot to talk about and share this summer!

Talking about sharing, did you see this great deal the folks over at Eagle America are offering? If you pick up $149+ worth of Kreg Tools they’ll throw in a free $20 Gift Card to make your buying power go that much further.

Don’t forget to enter for free Schwag and please support our sponsors by visiting their links here on the website.

If you’re not familiar with what the schwag drawings are, here it is in a nutshell – each month we get great schwag items from manufacturers, then we turn around and give it away to a few lucky winners. It’s so simple and easy it should be a crime…BUT IT’S NOT! So without further delay, let’s get started!

MAY’S WINNERS AND THEIR SCHWAG ARE…

1. Highland Woodworking – DeWalt DW411 1/4 Sheet Sander. Congrats to – Carl Fristad

2. Highland Woodworking – Woodslicer Resaw Blade. Congrats to – Robert Rochelle

3. Milescraft Blade Changer. Congrats to – Eric Wolf

4. Milescraft Dual Featherboard. Congrats to – John Elliot

5. Milescraft Push Stick. Congrats to – Tom Collins

6. Kreg Tools Kreg True-Flex Featherboard – Twin Pack. Congrats to – Kevin Kilpatrick

7. FELO 3 Piece screwdriver set. Congrats to – Lawrence Moorehead

8. ZEM Hearing Protection. Congrats to – John Verreault

Thanks to everyone who entered their name for the May drawings! And congrats to all this month’s winners.

To read this article and more like it, visit www.blogs.popularwoodworking.com/editorsblog/.

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Topics:
Workshop security?
Specialty blades “thick kerf”- Should they be made?
Twitter Woodworking Talk with AdamKing and FurnitureGirl right now.
Festool at Walmart???

What’s on the Bench?
Shannon?
Matt – Forgot to measure his bandsaw blade width correctly and suddenly discovered why it wasn’t tensioning properly. Also dusted off his grinder and sharpened some rusty old blades that would’ve taken forever by hand.
Marc – Cabinet project live streaming all week.

Around the Web:

Peter Galbert’s “Chair Notes” blog
Woodworking Custom Plans
From the Forum: The Next Tablesaw Lawsuit
PegsandTails.com – Sent in by Jeremy Kriewaldt.
Woodwerks Windsor Chair Kits

Voicemails:

Renee- DC quick connect fittings coming loose.
Runningwood- What fasteners do we keep in stock? How to make sliding dovetails with hand tools?

Sweet Deals:
Spring BlowOut Sale- use code cnw2010 for 30% off!

Highland Woodworking deals -
DeWalt DW411 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander – $29.99 (was $39.99)
DeWalt DW317 Variable Speed Orbital Jigsaw – $59.99 (was $99.99)
Rikon 10-305 10″ Bandsaw – $199.99 (was $279.99)
Eagle America – Free Shipping on any order through 5/31/2010 Promo code H2100522
Woodcraft – Free Shipping on orders of $25 or more
Peachtree Woodworking – 25%-60% off select items enter keycode mday1

Tip Clips:
Tom’s Tip – Cheap Squares
See more from Tom at TomsWorkbench.com
Kari’s tip – Spring is in the air!
Enjoy more of Kari’s work at Villagecarpenter.blogspot.com

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To read today’s article or any of his other posts, visit Chris’ blog at www.acornhouseworkshop.com.

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Of course if you have a question or topic request don’t hesitate to contact me by dropping me a line here at the website, or emailing me at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. I love hearing from everyone, and promise I’ll return your emails as soon as possible.

With that out of the way, it’s on to the news part of this post. As promised, Marc and I are doing our best to stick to our promise of recording a Live Wood Talk Online at least every other week. This week is one of those EVERY OTHER, so clear your schedules and make plans to be there. The next show is 9PM EST this Wednesday, March 26th 2010 at www.thewoodwhisperer.com. Hope you can make it!

Speaking of Marc, I’m sure most of you were aware of his very successful Woodworkers Against Cancer campaign. While the campaign netted a nice donation to the American Cancer Society, the woodworker who inspired the whole thing, Duane, has taken a turn for the worst. Without getting into the details here, visit Marc’s site to learn more about something you can do to help make Duane’s final wish come true. Click Here To Learn More.

Leather Apron

Highland Woodworking

Why would you need a shop apron? With all the little things you have laying around your benchtop, or on top of your stationary tools it’s great to have a place to put them where they can be reached quickly and easily. That’s exactly what a good shop apron will do. Not to mention protecting you from flying debris and keeping you from being caked in sawdust.

Regardless of whether it’s leather, canvas, cotton or polyester? A good shop apron will pay for itself in no time, especially when you don’t have to search for your pencil or square.

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You can find this article or many of the other great articles written by Chris and posted on the Woodworking Magazine Weblog by visiting www.blog.woodworking-magazine.com.

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This year’s Woodworking in America is in the backyard of the crew making it all happen, Popular Woodworking Magazine, and they’ve added some more bells and whistles to make it even bigger. But rather than listing it all here take a listen to what Megan Fitzpatrick, Managing Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine has to say about ALL the festivities you’ll find when you attend.

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With three possible blade positions for quick measuring and marking the Kreg Multi-Mark is a handy tool for setting up your blades and bits or creating relief lines around doors and windows for carpentry jobs. And that’s just the start, I’m sure you’ll find more jobs in your own shop.

Checkout one today at either Woodcraft.com or at Kregtool.com.

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