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Show Us Your Shop
This month, we're sharing Charlie Smith's 20' x 24' workshop which contains some of his father and grandfather's hand-me-down tools from the 1800's.
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Show Us Your Woodworking
We're sharing several projects created by Charles Wimpee who first started woodworking after going to jobsites to watch his grandfather build houses with mostly hand tools.
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Show Us Your Woodturning
This month, we're sharing Steve Mawson's beautiful wood turned replications of woven Native American baskets.
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Woodcarving Project
Submissions Wanted
We're currently looking for future submissions for our Show Us Your Woodcarving column! Submissions that appear in Wood News Online will receive a $50 Highland Woodworking Store Credit!
Submit your carving projects!
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Become a Member of The Highland Woodworker
Online Classroom!
The Highland Woodworker Online Classroom is a convenient way to learn woodworking on your own time. We now offer Memberships so you can get the most out of our online woodworking classroom. Choose a $10/month Simple Membership and get unlimited access to the streaming archive, 'Learn from the Masters' series and discounts on the 'Build a Project with a Master' series, or choose the $99/year Membership PLUS to get all that plus quarterly live online classes and first access to the class video.
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Highland Blog:
A Review of Len Reinhardt's Online Finishing Class
By Travis Remington
Click here to read his class review
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Book Review:
The Artful Wooden Spoon By Joshua Vogel
Review by J. Norman Reid
Spoon carving, an ancient practice that has roots not less than two or three thousand years ago, has recently become a topic of fascination among woodworkers. The Artful Wooden Spoon is a well-informed guide to spoon carving that combines well-organized instruction with inspiring examples.
Click here to read more
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Turning the Corner:
Prepping for Christmas
By Temple Blackwood
Temple, like many woodworkers, begins making his Christmas gifts in August. This month, Temple shares a variety of his handmade gift ideas that woodworkers and woodturners can add to their idea list for their own gift giving this upcoming holiday season.
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Stories from
Grandpa's Workshop:
Contemplation in a Woodshop
By Bob Rummer
Bob Rummer has an old neighbor's fold-up chair that he often pulls out to sit in the middle of his shop and contemplate. This month, Bob discusses the importance of this "thinking spot" and how it plays a part in his woodworking.
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Poll: Do You Have a Designated “Thinking Spot” in Your Workshop?
In our January 2021 Show Us Your Workshop article, Ray Pugh pointed out his "pipe smoking and thinking spot" within his shop. This month, we want to know if you have a designated "thinking spot" in your own workshop?
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Carving a Bowl
with Hand Tools
By Sait Cakmak
Sait recently bought a 35mm #7 Hirsch Gouge from Highland Woodworking and immediately wanted to put it to use, so he decided to make a bowl using just the gouge and other hand tools.
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Video: Bessey Strap Clamp Product Tour
Take a look at the incredibly useful Bessey Strap Clamp, as Mike Morton walks you through its setup and use on our Highland Woodworking YouTube channel. For a limited time, save $15.
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Finishing Tip: Now is the Best Time to Apply Finish
Temperature has a large effect on wood finish. You don't want it to be too hot but it also can't be too cold. According to General Finishes, the best temperature to apply finish is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit ...which is a likely temperature range where you are right now.
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Project: Constructing a Mazza Yard Game
By Randy Cordle
Mazza is a fun, family-friendly yard game involving minimal skill AND you get to use mallets! Randy Cordle discusses how to create the playing pieces as well as the rules of the game.
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