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Picture Framing Techniques, Nov 19 2011
In a very busy day of instruction, Stuart Altschuler, a third generation professional framer, will
reveal his secrets about how to do a professional-quality job of framing your favorite photograph or
painting. You’ll learn mounting techniques, how to measure and cut single, double and custom mats,
how to miter and join the frame and how to assemble all the parts with glass and backing.
Picture Framing Techniques
Nov 19, 2011
Highland's Upcoming Woodworking Class Schedule in Atlanta
Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you.
November 9
Taming of the Skew
November 15 & 16
Build a Bookcase
November 19
Picture Framing Techniques
November 19
Spray Finishing
November 20
Basic Bowl Turning
November 22
Timber Framing
December 3
Introduction to Chip Carving
December 4
Hand Saw Sharpening
December 5 - 8
Build a Shaker Table
December 10
Basic Bowl Turning
December 13
Make a Mitered Half Lap Picture Frame
December 14
French Polish Workshop
December 17
Beginning Turning
December 18
Turn a Peppermill
December 21
Finishing the Finish
Classes Suitable for Teens
See a List of All Our Classes
View
Slideshows of Classes
Three Rikon Bandsaw Models Are ON SALE at Highland Woodworking
Show Us Your Carving!
For this new column exclusively devoted to woodcarving, we invite you to
SEND US
PHOTOS
of your favorite woodcarving projects along with captions and a brief
history of your woodcarving. (Email photos at 800x600 resolution.) Receive a $50 store gift card if
we show your carving work in a future issue!
This month we are featuring Gary Smith's horse-drawn wagon, along with his story for how
he came to carve this impressive piece.
CLICK HERE to take a look!
A Woodworker's Dream
By Dick Rank
Atlanta, GA
If you are a wood collector or woodworker, pull over next time you see a large pile of sawdust
and smell wood smoke. Some time ago while driving up in Western North Carolina, I stopped to
investigate such a scene, and what I found was a large portable band saw lumber mill, a large log
yard stocked with a variety of wood species, and a very talented local sawyer and woodworker.
CLICK HERE to read more what Dick thinks is probably every woodworker's dream!
Do you have a great idea for staying alert and helping to avoid injuries in your
workshop? If so,
we want to hear about it!
. Receive a $25 store gift card if we feature your tip
in a future issue.
This month's tip comes from Jay Slavec, who is proud to still be able to count to ten after
20 years of professional furniture making.
CLICK
HERE to check out Jay's safety tip!
Watch Michel Auriou making an Auriou rasp
Charles Brock interviews Michel Auriou at WIA as Michel demonstrates hand stitching an Auriou rasp,
then Chuck demos the rasp on a rocking chair.
New Charles Brock DVD:
Shaping a Sculptured Rocker
After all the joinery has been cut and pieces assembled, the remaining challenge for the sculpted
chairmaker is shaping it all into a work of art. This 110-minute DVD will show you how.
CLICK HERE for more info:
Sculptured Rocker on Display at Highland
Highland blogger Terry Chapman is halfway done putting together the Sculptured Rocker Kit,
and he has generously offered to let us display the partially finished kit at Highland.
Come by the store to take a look.
Or read more about it HERE!
Our Popular Sculptured Chair Plan Bundles NOW ON SALE - Save up to $40
Our comprehensive plan bundles by Charles Brock provide all the information
and inspiration you'll need to build these beautiful sculptured chairs. Each set includes DVD, book
and full-size drawings.
CLICK HERE for more info:
Charles Brock has singled out the specific tools he uses when building his
chairs and listed them in one place for easy selection by woodworkers undertaking this challenging
project.
Check Out the Tools of the Trade:
The Highland Woodturner
Passing thru Atlanta?
Visit our Retail Store
Browse over TEN THOUSAND
woodworking tools, books, supplies and accessories.
Our experienced staff will be glad to
discuss your shop needs and answer your questions.
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Inside This Issue
Show Your Shop!
For this popular monthly column, we invite you to
SEND US PHOTOS
of your woodworking shop along with captions and a brief history and description
of your woodworking. (Email photos at 800x600 resolution.) Receive a $50 store gift card if we show
your shop in a future issue.
Lie-Nielson Tool of the Month:
The Large Router Plane
By Steven D. Johnson,
Racine, Wisconsin
Now that the Down to Earth Woodworker has moved into his new workshop, he is
contemplating some improvements from his previous shop configuration. The first item he sets his
sights on is an ingenious clamp rack that holds the clamps horizontally, saving space and allowing
for a lot more flexibility in storage options. After completing this satisfying task, he approaches
several random acts of woodworking, including helping a friend out with a basic toolkit, updating
his shop-built router table which succumbed to humidity in storage, and of course, getting ready for some winter
woodworking with a new coffee mug warmer.
CLICK HERE to read more random acts of woodworking and check out a video of the new shop bench
Steve is designing:
Limited Edition Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Kit
Order now to save $90 on Kreg's special edition kit that includes the K4 Master System, a Micro
Pocket drill guide and bit, right angle clamp, 800 assorted Kreg screws PLUS a sturdy toolbox to keep
it all organized.
Now save $40 on our Earlex HV5500 Sprayer package deal
New Downloadable Project Plan: The Wind Roller
This month we have a new downloadable project plan for a children's
plaything designed by Kevin McGuire, author of the popular book "
The All-New Woodworking For
Kids
". This month we are featuring the Wind Roller. Build more than one and host a
thrilling race! A gentle breeze is all the power you will need.
Place your order online and after it has been processed by our staff, you will receive an
email with a link to download your plan set in PDF form. And check back next month for
another great new downloadable plan from Kevin!
Our NEW FALL 2011 Woodworking Catalog is now available to browse
online!
CLICK THE IMAGE
TO BEGIN
Finishing Wood
with Alan Noel
New Water-based Wood Turner's Finish
General Finishes’ new Wood Turner’s Finish is a non-toxic water/oil urethane hybrid. It is designed
for use on bottle stoppers, salad bowls and other woodturnings. It produces a rich amber tone and
dries to recoat in minutes. Can be applied with brush, rag or sprayer.
CLICK HERE for more info and a short video:
Ask the Staff
Question:
I would like to add some bench dogs to my workbench. I built the top of my workbench from a
piece of a bowling alley lane, and would like to either purchase or make my own dogs. Any
recommendations would be appreciated.
E-mail us
with your woodworking questions. If yours is selected for publication,
we'll send you a free Highland Woodworking hat.
Highland Woodworking Gift Certificates
An awesome present that's always appreciated by just about any woodworker
anywhere.
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SawStop Contractor
Saw News
The SawStop 10" Contractor Saw is the safest contractor saw on the market, and we are pleased to now
be able to sell and ship it to our customers nationwide within the 48 contiguous United States. Why
wait for an accident? We can ship your saw today!
More info and a demo video:
Knew Concepts Woodworker's Fretsaw
Ingeniously designed to be both light and strong as well as simple to adjust and use, this new
premium fretsaw makes it easier than ever to remove waste when cutting dovetails.
Festool Sander Sale
Thru Nov. 30, 2011, save 10% on 3 Festool Rotex sanders, 3 Festool random orbit sanders and the
Festool RAS 115 Sander/Grinder. Also save 10% on accessories and abrasives for these 7 models.
Free Grindstones for Life!
Buy a Tormek T-7 watercooled sharpening system between now and Dec. 31, 2011 and receive a
certificate entitling you to a new SG-250 Grindstone should your original 10" wheel ever wear down
to a diameter of 7". That's a $175 value!
Free Knife Jig with Tormek T-3
Buy the Tormek T-3 between now and Dec. 31, 2011 and we'll include a free knife jig at no extra charge, a savings of $37.
HIGHLAND VIDEO:
Product Tours Available on our YouTube Channel!
Check out the great
product tour videos on our Youtube Channel. Our good friend Morton demonstrates some of our most
popular products for your benefit in these tours.
Click below to take a look at Morton's latest product tour video:
Are there any products you'd like to see a tour of? If so, we invite you to
EMAIL US
and let us know what YOU would like to see!
David Charlesworth followup
We're happy to report that David Charlesworth made his ambulance flight back to the UK on Oct. 14
and is now at home slowly recovering from the serious illness we reported last month. David sends
his thanks to all who chipped in to help cover some of his medical expense.
Our European Workbench:
A Great Addition to Your Workshop
This affordable European Workbench will help transform your woodworking.
Join in The Wood Whisperer's Charity Build!
Highland Woodworking is proud to sponsor The Wood Whisperer’s charity build. Marc Spagnuolo and a
whole host of woodworkers around the country are building rocking horses for a great cause:
Woodworkers Fighting Cancer. And even better, you can combine this build for a great cause with a
great gift you can give for the holidays!
Festool Limited Edition 5-piece ZOBO Forstner-stye bit set
Available only while limited supplies last, this set of of Forstner-style bits will drill precise
holes in wood at up to a 70 degree angle.
CLICK HERE for more info:
Excellent buy on Festool's Limited Edition 98-piece Centrotec bit & driver set
This exceptional accessory set offers a wide variety of no-slip, quick-change drilling and driving
bits and adapters. This is a limited time promotional item, available only while supplies last.
CLICK HERE for more info:
New General
Moisture Meter
Clever design allows pinless moisture check at the surface or up to 1/2" depth by inserting pins. Also reads temp and relative humidity.
CLICK HERE for more info:
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Another Testimonial for the WOOD SLICER
Just a short note to say that I just used your Wood Slicer blade for the first
time today! It's incredible.
It surpasses any promise you made about it. What a joy to use -- a quick touch up with the
thickness planer and my maple will be ready to use. The set up instructions were great -- they are
now taped to the face of the bandsaw permanently.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
— Paul Z.
Get Yourself a Wood Slicer:
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