Journal Staff
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Sommerfeld Tools For Wood: Finding the Right Fit
Marc Sommerfeld has worn a lot of hats in his journey through woodworking. Finally he started making some of his own tools and became what he is today: a tool designer.
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A New Take on Laser Saws: Ken Trott
Okay, Norm may have his laser-guided saw, but Ken Trott uses lasers for serious woodworking.
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DMT Machining Technology: Diamond and the Rough
The quest for the perfectly sharpened, perfectly flat tool is a lifelong journey. Dave Powell, president of DMT Machining Technology, likens it to playing the violin.
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Woodworking Teacher of the Year: George Trout
A few months back, we featured a gallery of woodworking projects from a bunch of high school students.
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Nor’East Shutter Bug: Phil Czak
We know you woodworkers may not be completely up to speed on the latest in interior décor, so here’s a news flash: shutters are in.
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Fisch Precision Tools: Tools for Life
When Tony Hinch first introduced the vortex drill bit, he knew it was a good tool. But he didn’t know how good until a professional woodworker contacted and told him he had cut 30,000 holes with the bit.
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Grizzly: Fit, Finish and Flight
Bill Croffut moved to Washington, where Grizzly is headquartered, and embarked on a long-range plan to improve the quality of the tools.
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Some Guys Have All the Luck: John Cotten
Most of us have our jobs and then we have our workshops. Every once in awhile a woodworker will quit will quit the day job and decide to make a go of it as a professional woodworker.
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Ridgid Jointer Planer: Cleaning Up
The new 6″ Jointer Planer from Ridgid was designed in response to customer comments, according to Paul Eckhoff, the new product development manager for the company.
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The Freud Trio
No, it’s not a new jazz band; it’s a trio of executives from Freud tools that we got lucky enough to catch together the other day.