Issue 478
Issue 478
Industry Interviews
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Stanley Black & Decker Plans to Build on Iconic Craftsman Brand
Craftsman-branded tools, warranties to continue under new ownership; more of brand’s manufacturing to return to U.S.
Jigs and Tools
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VIDEO: Straight-line Ripping with a Track Saw
Chris Marshall explains the benefits of using a track saw not only in ripping large panels, but in making crooked and waney edged boards perfectly straight and ready for your table saw.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: A Better Tool for Salvaging Pallet Wood
Traditional methods of pulling apart pallets to recycle the wood can end up breaking up the wood you’re trying to save. Chris Marshall has a tool suggestion that can really help out.
What's In Store
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Rockler DIY Murphy Bed Kits
Fold-down Murphy bed hardware kits in several styles and sizes, plus free plans for building the surrounding cabinet system for your new bed.
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“Scroll Saw Pictures: An Illustrated Guide to Creating Scroll Saw Art”
Frank Pozsgai’s revised and expanded scroll sawing book offers 16 new art project patterns.
Q & A
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Best Woods and Finishes for Making Knife Handles?
I’m planning to make a knife. What are the best woods and finishes for the handle?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Segmented Butternut Platter
This reader took several small pieces of butternut scraps to glue-up, turn and create a very nice segmented serving platter.
Feedback
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Woodworkers’ Steps to Health
eZine readers react to Rob’s plan to shrink his waist size through a 10,000-step program.
