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After taking a couple days to catch up on stuff, I am finally ready to share my Woodworking in America experience with you. This was my first WIA and my expectations were building all year long. I even vowed to skip IWF (the big tool show in Atlanta), just to make sure I could focus all my attenti...
The folks at Popular Woodworking just announced they will have two Woodworking in America conferences in 2012: Cincinatti, OH and Pasadena, CA. Read more here. Initially I thought this would be a tough choice for me since I can bet most of my woodworking buds would be hitting the Cincinatti show. ...
This is just a quick video of me assembling an Eagle America coping sled. I find this type of sled is not only helpful, but a necessity, when making frames and raised panel doors. Its a great jig for running those narrow pieces through a big router bit. Speaking of raised panel doors, check out ...
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...17;s rehab session and is performing like a champ. Around the Web: Lumberjocks.com. Benjamin Moore iPhone App. NYTimes Article News: Woodworking in America: Furniture Construction and Design Aug. 14-16, 2009, Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill. Woodworking in America: Hand Tools and Techniqu...
...t.” Sound familiar? Reminds me of another event we have come to know and love from that other magazine we enjoy reading. *Cough* Woodworking in America *Cough* (it is very difficult to work that into a cough. Try it!). While this is a pretty obvious “me too” concept, I say bring i...
...about the routing process. Both the birdseye maple and the wacky walnut I used had a high likelihood of tearing or chipping out. Fortunately, Eagle America makes a heck of a sharp router bit! I was able to make all six panels with almost no flaws whatsoever. The surface was so smooth that it on...
...g project like the Trestle Table, its always fun to do a quick simple project. So here’s a picture of Halloween ghost bowl I made from an Eagle America kit. The project took all of two days including building and finishing. So simple and so fun! If you are interested making a bowl like thi...
...te for Splinter “the car”- check out the veneer loom and more Skateboards from fallen limbs and axes Holiday Project Templates at Eagle America – Get ‘em while they’re hot! PBS’s The Router Workshop Video Series ($4.00 for each month) You will receive one episo...
... – MicroJig is offering one Grrr-Ripper (a personal favorite of mine), and five Zero Play Guide Bars. Learn more about MicroJig products! Eagle America Rail & Stile Bit Set Top-notch American-made router bits. You’ll have your choice of any style. Learn more about this Eagle Amer...
When most of us think of a wooden bowl, we think of the lathe. But you can also make bowls using the router! All you need is a template for the desired shape and a pattern bit to remove the stock. And fortunately Eagle America has holiday-themed kits for making some incredibly cool bowls. These...
Download Episode Status Report: Marc isn’t doing much woodworking right now, with his articles and preparation for his upcoming trip to the Atlanta Woodcraft store. Matt has been making a skateboard with his kids and is still reminiscing about the good times had at Woodworking in America. Ar...