Guest blogger Rick Waters, who had a hand in the inception of the WoodExpo, submitted this blog recently. You can meet with Rick at this year's WoodExpo in a few weeks. I get to work pretty early. I'm usually strolling into the place at about 6:35am. So, when I was...
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How to Say “I Love You” as a Woodworker
Valentine's Day is just a scant two weeks away, which gives the motivated, attached woodworker just enough time to whip off a simple gift for the loved one. Bigger projects may have to be marked for 2012. For the unimaginative, Frank over at the Woodcraft blog put...
Safe Winter Woodworking
There are some lessons in woodworking best learned through others' mistakes. Take, for instance, the case of Ronnie Helton of New Vienna, Ohio. Ronnie and his wife, Martha recently lost their garage and workshop in a fire, which was caused by a kerosene heater place...
Cast Some Shaderlight on Your Google SketchUp Design
I know that a number of 207 Forum members regularly use Google SketchUp for their woodworking design needs. It's a great, free tool that makes project planning that much easier. For those SketchUp users looking for a rendering tool, it looks like Shaderlight is one to...
In Search of the Next Generation of Woodworking Stars
Fine Woodworking and the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship are co-producing a juried exhibition entitled "Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30." The exhibition will be held September 16 - November 22, 2011, at the Messler Gallery at the Center for Furniture...
Tommy at the Baltimore Woodworking Show
Tommy certainly had his hands full last weekend at the Baltimore Woodworking Show. As our friend Frank Byers over at Woodcraft tells, Tommy demonstrated chisel sharpening and fielded questions on project building from the numerous onlookers. He also had a chance to...
Woodworking in 2011
Paul Comi, aka "paulcomi," of 207 moderator fame, sent along this reminder to all you woodworkers making their first steps in the New Year. Words to take to heart: As we look toward another year with our holiday season behind us, I know that times are tough for many....
Tommy Preps for Baltimore Woodworking Show
Here's a little pre-Baltimore Woodworking Show message from Tommy. See you all there!
Tommy to Attend Baltimore Woodworking Show
The 2011 Woodworking Shows kick off this weekend in Baltimore. For those of you who plan to attend, be sure to swing by the Woodcraft booth and say hi to Tommy, who will be hanging there with the rest of the Woodcraft gang. Tommy will be available for a meet &...
Final Table Construction Videos Posted
The final two videos in the Table Construction How To series are up. Check out Video #11, Attaching the Top, to see Tommy fix the table top to the rest of the table with some deck screws. In #12, Tommy talks about the Finishing for the table and wraps up the project....