Radial Arm Saws "So what's up with the radial arm saw anyway? I'm a relative newbie to heavy-duty woodworking, so I'd appreciate an article about the radial arm saw, especially after all this nostalgia about old ones. Specifically, what are they good for these days, and are they a satisfactory substitute for any other power tools? A RAS is a particularly tempting purchase, but is it a waste of money?" – Doug Pocius
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For skilled woodworkers of the Pacific Northwest, perhaps the most sought-after gallery for exhibition and sale is NW Fine Woodworking. Entry into this upscale gallery, situated in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, is by jury acceptance. Walking through its well-lit areas provides a feast of some of the finest studio furniture to be found anywhere in the country, but now, thanks to a troubled economy, it is shrinking. However, with the grit typical of woodworkers, the members of this cooperative are det...
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What's the best wood for building a picnic table?
I'm going to make an octagonal lighthouse and I'm trying to figure out the angle to cut the pieces.
I laminated several hard woods and found that the polyurethane finish dries on all except the cocobolo. Why, and how can I fix that?
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There's marquetry, which consists of pictures made of inlaid wood and veneers. Then there is trompe l'oeil, which adds the appearance of three dimensions to inlay in order to fool the eye. Greg Novosad not only does compelling inlay and trompe l'oeil; he goes a step further by weaving a storyline into what, for most, is simply a beautiful static picture.
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True, this isn't the time of year you're generally shopping for coats. But a shop coat, now that's different, isn't it? Actually, Duluth Trading Company thinks their Fire Hose Shop Coat is different for a lot of reasons.
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Small Plunge Router : from WoodCentral "Lately I have come across a few applications where a small plunge router would be very handy. I would want it to accept Porter Cable style guide bushings. Anyone have one or know of such a beast?" – Jess
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