PBS plans to premier a new woodworking show early next year. It”s called Woodworking Together and is hosted by Gail O’Rourke. See the details and trailer below. “Woodworking Together” is the first new woodworking show to come to public television in more than 10 years and features the very first woman to host a true […]
The other day I had a slight mishap in the shop that as in most cases, was completely avoidable. After breaking out into that “Jeez, THAT was a close one!” sweat, all I could think was “This is exactly how accidents happen – sheer oversight and carelessness.” I was cutting thin slivers of wood from […]
This is an entertaining video, but we don’t recommend this as safe shop procedure. Blair
Who has the best tool-triggered vacs around? We do! Fine Homebuilding says that we have the best vacs around. OK, that’s not quite what they said, but they rated the Fein Turbo II Vac is their “Author’s Choice for Best Value”. Fine Homebuilding also says that their “Author’s Choice for Best Overall” is the Festool […]
Hey everybody, there’s only one week left in the Festool Domino Introductory pricing promotion! On June 1st, the Domino tool, all Domino packages and the Domino Cutter & Tenon Assortment all go up by $40. If you are considering a Festool Domino, take advantage of this special pricing while it lasts. Blair
The Sunday Paper, an Atlanta alternative weekly newspaper which focuses on news, culture, entertainment and local events and issues, recently voted Highland Hardware (now known as Highland Woodworking) as the “Best Hardware Store”! In their May 13-19 issue, The Sunday Paper published the results of their 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, an annual compilation of local […]
As I blogged a few weeks ago, I visited Leigh Industries to tour the factory and see some new products, like this one. The New Side Stop Fence for the Leigh Frame Mortise and Tenon jig is a big step forward. It is much larger than the original side stop, it easier to adjust for […]