I talk a lot about both setting up and using hand planes. Probably about 95% or more of my audience will either go to their favorite shop to buy a plane, or work to restore an old family heirloom or a garage sale find. There is another way to obtain a plane, and it brings […]
Don’t “Duh” me please. And why would you say “Duh”? Because it took me this long to figure I can make my own moldings. Until the last couple of years I only made things where I could use stock moldings from the big box store. That beginning point limited me severely and I could only […]
The rumors are true – Highland Woodworking has a CNC in-house, and we are taking orders for more! We have joined with EZCNC, a company that is based in Dallas, Texas. They are known for building their machines using only American-made industrial-grade components, so these will not be lightweight CNC machines that need a lot […]
Save now on two great chairmaking plans Charles Brock’s comprehensive plan bundles have inspired and assisted woodworkers who have undertaken these challenging but rewarding woodworking projects. Each chair’s plan bundle includes an easy-to-understand DVD, book and full-size patterns that help turn what for most of us would be a daunting project into something that is […]
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 […]