Archive for October, 2007

Decorative Bowl Turning DVD

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Decorative Utility Bowls, Trent Bosch DVD
Professional woodturner and instructor Trent Bosch shows you the easy way to turn useful and attractive bowls. In this DVD, Bosch takes you through the entire turning process, from drying the green wood, to turning, decoration and finishing. Filmed at Bosch’s studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. Approximately 85 minutes.

Decorative Utility Bowls, Trent Bosch DVD

Decorative Utility Bowls, Trent Bosch DVD

Silicone Bottle Stoppers

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Silicone Bottle Stoppers
These stoppers combine with your bottle topper turnings to add fresh taste to fine style. The ribbed design creates four air-flow barriers for optimum shelf life. Turn out a handful as gifts for friends and family. Sold 10 to a pack. Requires a 9mm hole in the turning blank (bit sold below). Tenon measures 9mm dia. x 3/4″L.

Silicone Bottle Stoppers

Silicone Bottle Stoppers

Basic Box Making Book

Monday, October 29th, 2007
Basic Box Making, Book
Author Doug Stowe takes you step-by-step through the process of building eight charming boxes with unique details like inlaid stones, wooden and leather hinges and curving lines juxtaposed against a rectilinear form. He’ll show you all the tips and tricks, and reveal creative solutions to the unique challenges of this craft. Each project is accompanied by full-color photographs, detailed drawings and full explanations of every step. 154 pages.

Basic Box Making, Book

Basic Box Making, Book

Thin Kerf Parting Tool

Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Thin Kerf Parting Tool, 1/16”
Designed to give the cleanest cuts with a minimum of waste, this Thin Kerf Parting Tool features a 1-1/4″ blade width that eliminates the flexing and twisting associated with thin blades. The double-bevel HSS cutting face imparts fine parting lines to turnings. For a solid interface with the handle, the blade is seated and riveted a full 4-1/4″ into the handle.

Thin Kerf Parting Tool, 1/16”

Thin Kerf Parting Tool, 1/16

2007 Handy Magazine Award: Honorable Mentions

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Here are the products that did not make the Handy innovation award. The video can be viewed at:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1244679484

2007 Handy Magazine Honorable Mentions

1) Maxus X Lite Compressor, Twin tank
2) Titebond II, Fluorescent Wood Glue
3) Ridgid Twin Tank Air Compressor
4) Quickset Smartscan lock
5) Makita 140, multi function cordless drill
6) Husky quiet series compressor
7) First Alert Tundra, fire extinguisher spray
8) Gear Wrench Tools, articulating pliers
9) Irwin Visegrip, Quick Adjusting wrench

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2007 Handy Magazine Innovation Awards

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Handy magazine has announced there selections for the 2007 Most Innovative Products Award. The products selected have been listed below as links to the manufacturer’s website. The entire video can be viewed online at:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1244679484

1) Festool Domino

2) Warn Pullzall

3) 2008 Ford Superduty Series Tailgate Step

4) Bosch 4100 series Worksite Table Saw,
with smart guard system and portable stand

5) Work Sharp Sharpening System

6) Crane Performance Siding,
Bellastone, Faux stone

7) Freud Quadra Cut Router Bit

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Table Saw Review / Buying Guide

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

The table saw is a central tool in many woodworking shops. There are a lot of considerations for the type of work being done. There are different types of table saws.

1) Benchtop

2) Contractor

3) Hybrid

4) Cabinet

Toolcrib has a review of all four types of saws. A comparison of the features of each saw type are explained. Alternatives for working without a table saw are also addressed. Individual saws of each type are reviewed. For more information the entire article can be read at:

A-table-saw-buying-guide-benchtop-vs-contractor-vs-cabinet-vs-hybrid/

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