"I saw the article on Lyptus, but when I go to the Weyerhaeuser site, there is nothing on Lyptus furniture. Where can I see pictures of other folks' Lyptus projects?" - Dan Schechter |
When I first got into woodworking, I was taught the names of tools, like chisels, planes, band saws and the like. But if you showed me what we now call a portable circular saw, I would have quickly identified it as a "Skilsaw." That's what everyone called it, and there's good reason for that. Skil not only invented that incredibly handy tool, but also went on to develop a whole host of improvements to it and a wealth of its brethren. |
If I have to choose between air filtration and dust collection for my home shop, which should I choose?
I'm converting a well-insulated garage in Montana into a shop. What kind of heating would you recommend for one working on a budget?
My shop is 100 feet from my house. I would like to put in a smoke detector. Will woodworking dust compromise that, and do they make units that will send a signal to a remote unit that far away? |
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In the world of folk music, the guitar, fiddle and banjo are quick to grab center stage. However, if you are willing to wander the fringes of the genre, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon the placidly soothing song of the mountain dulcimer, a humble instrument with a uniquely American pedigree. One of the country's foremost experts on both playing and building these unpretentious instruments is a modest, gentle man named Doug Berch. |
Although originally known for their handheld circular saw (as you read in this issue's Industry Interview), some of Skil's latest efforts have come in their benchtop line. |
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To Sap or Not to Sap : from WoodCentral "I'm making several legs for a settee. I am probably going to finish the chair in natural rather than stain it. Do you think the presence of sapwood in a chair leg would be detrimental or just a good accent?" — JL |
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