From the monthly archives:

September 2007

The must-have tool for woodworking accuracy enthusiasts!

September 28, 2007

The AngleWright woodworkers Height Gauge is a compact tool for precise setting of tools such as routers, shapers, table saws and radial arm saws. The body is made of machined aluminum which is hard anodized to provide a durable finish. Its 3-1/4” measuring range is enough to accurately adjust a 10” table saw. Two brass [...]

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Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events

September 27, 2007

Lie-Nielsen hand tools – rightly recognized as amongst the best in the world – have just announced a new season of Hand Tool Events which gets under way at the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop in early October. They will have benches and tools for you to try, toolmaking displays and woodworking demos by some of the [...]

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Woodworker savings on Delta & Porter Cable

September 26, 2007

Delta Porter Cable has announced a series of money saving offers on a range of it’s high quality woodworking machines including Unisaws, 14” bandsaw, three speed ambient air cleaner, 10” left tilt hybrid saw, 6” professional jointer and 8” precision jointer. Offers range from a free sander to a mail-in rebate of $250.00. For full [...]

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A 3-in-1 solution for preserving and protecting woodwork

September 25, 2007

As woodworkers we’ve know the benefits of pure beeswax since Roman times. We also benefit from the properties of mineral oil to replenish the natural oils that wood loses over time. Another major ingredient in some modern woodwork finishes is Carnuba wax which has the best durability we know of. Carnauba wax is produced by [...]

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Problems with sagging shelves?

September 24, 2007

It’s a problem woodworkers have had for years – made worse by the introduction of composite board – what length can you make a shelf so it doesn’t sag in the middle? The rather unhelpful answer would be that it depends on the material, the thickness of your shelf, its width and length. But how [...]

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Superb new tool sharpening solution – the Work Sharp WS3000

September 19, 2007

Professional Tool Manufacturing has introduced The Work Sharp Wood Tool Sharpener for sharpening a broad array of woodworking tools including chisels, plane irons, carving tools, spoke shaves, carving tools and lathe tools. Designed for both woodworking hobbyists and fine woodworking professionals, Work Sharp solves several common problems associated with sharpening hand tools: inconsistent results, grinding/honing [...]

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A favorite to revive tired woodwork

September 18, 2007

Here at Woodwork News we’re always looking at new products, so anything that boasts “Restore It – Don’t Strip It”® has to be worth investigating. Although new to me, however, it seems Howard’s Restor-a-Finish has been around for some time and from it’s introduction in 1969 it has grown from a professional secret in the [...]

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Woodwork dust collection special

September 17, 2007

Make sawdust collection easy and breathe fresh air! Sawdust collection is vital not just for a clean wood shop but also for your safety. Under certain circumstances fine sawdust particles can actually self-ignite and explode. There are also the health aspects. Even if you wear a proper fitting mask, you probably don’t wear it all [...]

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Increase your woodwork accuracy with Wixey’s new digital gauge

September 10, 2007

New Digital Height Gauge specifically for woodworkers WIXEY, the innovative manufacturer of woodworking accessories has announced the WR200 Digital Height Gauge. This high precision digital gauge is the first of its kind developed specifically for woodworkers who require accurate and repeatable setting of saw blade height and router bit positioning. Digital Display As in other [...]

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Well hi there woodworkers!

September 5, 2007

Welcome to WoodworkNews.com – we’re here to try and keep you up to date with what’s going on in the world of the woodworker. We’ll search out interesting news items, product reviews, tips and tricks, whatever we can find that’s of interests to the home and hobby woodworker and the professional craftsperson. As of today [...]

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