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By Webmaster, on 11-01-2008 09:51

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Woodworking, Power Tools, Scroll Sawing, Woodturning and Woodcarving, Todays News In Pictures and the ABCNEWS Podcast.

Note:The news is made up of RSS feeds from several sources. If the screen has no news stories the feed is down. While rare it does happen. Enjoy, the woodworking news.



  • Take a spin on the pottery tour

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:38:54 GMT)

    "I think it's fun for people to see how we work," Laura McCaul said of the popularity of the Northwestern Wisconsin Pottery Tour which starts Friday .

  • Make Your Basement the Ultimate 'Man Cave'

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:12:53 GMT)

    If a man's home is his castle, shouldn't there be one room in it where he can "hold court" with his noble peers and watch the game? Or where he can retire for solitude to take care of some paperwork or indulge ...

  • Abbey casket making practice under fire

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:43:56 GMT)

    Mark Coudrain, a former chief executive for WLAE TV, leads a much simpler life now.

  • Fair not just about animals: 4-Hers show off myriad of projects

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:32:51 GMT)

    The carnival at the Decatur County Fair did not open until later in the evening, but that did not stop residents from turning out in high numbers to the fairgrounds on Friday as the official starting day of the ...

  • woodworking injuries - aka "stupid tablesaw tricks"

    (Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:31:48 GMT)

    As always, please use proper safety procedures and gear when using tools that are sharp, pointy, or that could otherwise hurt you or anyone in the vicinity: Thanks to the many clumsy woodworkers on Flickr for ...

  • FWW Makes the Cut at the Chicago Tribune

    (Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:32:29 GMT)

    Fine Woodworking magazine has made this year's list of 50 favorite magazines, as compiled by the Chicago Tribune .

  • Woodworking expert to offer seminars at expo

    (Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:28:29 GMT)

    One of the guest presenters at the Welbeck Sawmill 5th annual Wood Expo is Hendrik Varju, who runs his woodworking business, Passion for Wood, in Erin, Ont., just outside of Acton.

  • Curbside cart purchase passes AAP

    (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:31 GMT)

    The City of Kelowna will go ahead with the purchase of automated curbside collection carts.

  • Area's Most Common Summer Crimes Revealed

    (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:36:14 GMT)

    Cathy Tiffany says she will never leave the garage door open, even if she's inside her Dublin house.

  • Drugs, Alcohol and Woodworking

    (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:01:24 GMT)

    There are a number of common-sense rules that woodworkers should always heed. One of the most sensible is to never work in the wood shop when under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

  • Arts workshops open to all breast cancer patients

    (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:37:53 GMT)

    Another series of free Arts in Wellness workshops for breast cancer patients is set to begin at Benedictine Hospital.

  • Peekskill craftsman finds true calling making fine furniture

    (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:03:01 GMT)

    Randy Scully was a kid who liked to build things. You could generally find him in the basement putting together a model plane or boat - the only requests on his Christmas wish list.

  • Interwood Taipei showcases best of woodworking

    (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:29:15 GMT)

    CARPENTER S HEAVEN: Tallies show Taiwan is ranked No. 3 globally, behind Germany and Italy, for export value of woodworking machinery STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA Saturday, Jul 05, 2008, Page 12 The Interwood Taipei ...

  • Sumner Wood Worker expands its business

    (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:37:47 GMT)

    Ken Nicholas, left, general manager at Sumner Woodworker, helps customer Dr. Ralph Reed, right, locate a sandpaper belt.

  • Woodworking at the Sedona Library

    (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:59:26 GMT)

    July 04, 2008 - I have just returned from a trip to fish along the US/Canadian border and was casting around for a topic to write about for this column.

  • Carving their place in the Sumner community

    (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:14:47 GMT)

    It may look like a typical woodworker store from the outside and through the first room, but just a step through to the second room reveals a fireplace and two chairs, situated in the center of the space.

  • Woodworking 101 for Women: A Complete Guide: How to ...

    (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:57:03 GMT)

    Woodworking 101 for Women: A Complete Guide: How to ... Nearly half of all new woodworkers are female-but few guides focus especially on their needs.

  • Seven Woodworking Projects for the Wood Shop

    (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:36 GMT)

    Woodworking projects aren't limited to building furniture. There are numerous other projects that can be built in the wood shop, including projects for use in the shop.

  • Turning points: Woodworking program shapes projects, futures of 'at-risk' youth

    (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:11:25 GMT)

    Jeff Citrin , associate director of Kids Making It, helps Bashir Roland, 13, build a miniature baseball bat on June 18 using the lathe machine.

  • Locals raise money for Creek Bend Farm

    (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:48 GMT)

    Ryan Smith and his sons chose bird feeders as their winter woodworking project. They decided to make extra and sell them to raise money for Creek Bend Farm.

  • Inside New Gloucester

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:04:39 GMT)

    Do you have a vegetable garden that's starting to sprout edibles? If you anticipate an overabundance, you may want to participate in the Veggie Connection.

  • Exhibit featuring printmaking, woodwork and quilting opens

    (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:02:40 GMT)

    Printmaking, woodwork, woodturning and quilting will be the focus of four new members of Artspace Gallery whose exhibit opens today and continues through Aug.

  • Artist of the Year collaboration showing throughout July

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:21:39 GMT)

    The Walton County Tourist Development Council presents an Artist of the Year Collaboration featuring 2008 Artist of the Year Donna Burgess along with previous artists of the year Bill Stephenson, 2007; Phil ...

  • On deck: Tales of the Louisville Slugger

    (Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    EDITOR'S NOTE: He's not bringing the world's largest bat with him to the region, but for that, Dan Cohen can be forgiven.

  • Club Calendar

    (Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Staunton NAACP Youth Council meeting: 7:30 p.m. Topics for discussion will be a fundraiser for the state and national conventions and community activities.

  • Juggling Chainsaws

    (Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:59:10 GMT)

    Come see chainsaw carver Ed Chapple create works of art out of logs on the front lawn of the museum, then enjoy the air conditioned comfort of a personal, guided tour of the new display of Norfolk County ...

  • Artist of the Year collaboration showing throughout July

    (Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:47:52 GMT)

    The Walton County Tourist Development Council presents an Artist of the Year Collaboration featuring 2008 Artist of the Year Donna Burgess along with previous artists of the year Bill Stephenson, 2007; Phil ...

  • Turning wood into art

    (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:55:48 GMT)

    Turning wood into art Photo by James Roberts Greg Kirkland turns a bowl from a water maple tree in his Elk Horn workshop.

  • Berea Craft Festival to feature more than 115 artists

    (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:59:39 GMT)

    More than 115 artists from 15 states will showcase their work this weekend during the 27th Berea Craft Festival at Indian Fort Theater.

  • Around Town

    (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    KENT - Tiffany Nichole Olinger, daughter of Greg and Sally Olinger of Coshocton, graduated May 10 from Kent State University.

  • Arts Classes: Stecoah announces summer classes

    (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    ROBBINSVILLE - Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center has opened its adult arts and crafts class schedule for July through August.

  • Arts Classes: Stecoah announces summer classes

    (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:15:00 GMT)

    Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center has opened its adult arts and crafts class schedule for July through August.

  • Artisans Center features woodturning exhibit

    (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    The Artisans Center of Virginia's featured artist this month is Brad Warstler of Floyd, whose career as a woodworker has spanned more than 30 years.

  • High hopes for festival

    (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:47:19 GMT)

    The Brownhills Canal Festival takes place this Sunday, June 29 -and organisers are pledging an even better event than last year.

  • Canal festival

    (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:35:22 GMT)

    The 6th Brownhills Canal Festival takes place on Sunday - and the organisers are praying for fine weather.

  • Downtown Depot Adds Woodturning Demonstration to CAFE Event

    (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:11:21 GMT)

    June 26, 2008 Downtown Depot Adds Woodturning Demonstration to CAFE Event By Huntingtonnews.net Staff Huntington, WV -- Saturday June 29 marks the first Children's Art Festival Extravaganza and The Downtown ...

  • New use for old mill

    (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:51:12 GMT)

    Mason jars display the different types of grain once sold at Clear Springs Mill.

  • Pastor Profile: The Rev. Travis Northcutt

    (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:47:45 GMT)

    Hobbies: Woodturning, fishing, hunting Exciting projects going on at your church: Oak Grove is making great strides to reach young families.

  • Outdoor Art Gala tonight

    (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Art mixed with wine and a river view make for an interesting diversion on a Friday evening.

  • New company organized

    (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:03:15 GMT)

    The ownership of Maine Wood Turning Inc. and American Pride LLC, announces the formation of a new parent company, Maine Wood Concepts, developed to better reflect the company's expanding capabilities and a ...

  • Crafters to show at Burnsville fair

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:15:00 GMT)

    This is the thick of craft fair season. Burnsville has one of the nicest outdoor ones of all, because the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair is in the town square.

  • Case weekend kicks off with variety of events

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:21:36 GMT)

    Case Collector Appreciation Weekend kicked off Friday on Owens Way with events, deals, a swap meet, demonstrations and an auction to welcome hundreds of collectors and guests from all over the country.

  • Aesthetic Movement carved special niche here

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    In 19th century Europe and America, the Aesthetic Movement was a reaction against the Industrial Revolution.

  • Briefs: Lehigh Acres man jailed in child sex assault

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    A 33-year-old Lehigh Acres man was in Lee County Jail Wednesday, accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

  • Fayette County Fair starts next week

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:45:50 GMT)

    " The 155th annual Fayette County Fair will be Tuesday, July 22, through Saturday, July 26, on the county fairgrounds in West Union.

  • Carving out a big idea

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:46:51 GMT)

    Jim Yenter offers a chainsaw demonstration on Tuesday. The small chainsaw was used to cut the divisions between the animal characters.

  • Richard Van Enige, 79, of Bayville, Berkeley

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    RICHARD VAN ENIGE, 79, of Bayville, BERKELEY, passed away Thursday, July 17. Richard grew up in Lyndhurst.

  • William Edward Hoh, Jr.

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    FORT WRIGHT - William Edward Hoh, Jr., 81, died Thursday, July 17, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood.

  • Red River Historical Museum to feature Texoma Woodcarver Dick Malnory July 19

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:10:57 GMT)

    Craft Saturday, July 19, at the Red River Historical Museum, will feature Texoma Woodcarver, Dick Malnory, whose subject will be "Paint a Wood Duck Feather Pin." Malnory will demonstrate carving a feather pin ...

  • The arbor that Joe built

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:15:39 GMT)

    It's the eve of my wedding and I'm not thinking about my husband to-be, I'm thinking about Joe, and somehow I doubt Noel would mind.

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute wins award for senior-oriented programs

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:12:02 GMT)

    ' The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Clemson University is the winner of the ACHE Older Adult Model Program award for 2008.

  • The Celts are coming to Lee & Gordon's Mill

    (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:16:36 GMT)

    Labor Day Weekend will again see the Scots, Irish and Appalachian folk gather at Lee & Gordon's Mill for a weekend of fun and games.

  • Neal McCoy, Charlie Daniels play Lucas County Fair

    (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:29:17 GMT)

    The Charlie Daniels Band, best known for the song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," will perform at 8 p.m. July 25 in the grandstand.

  • The Celts are coming to Lee and Gordon's Mill

    (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:53:54 GMT)

    Labor Day Weekend will again see the Scots, Irish and Appalachian folk gather at Lee & Gordon's Mill for a weekend of fun and games.

  • Vernadine C. Crouse

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:02:21 GMT)

    Vernadine C. Crouse, 83, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Lexington Court Care. Born Sept.

  • ARTISANVILLAGE

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    The Salem Art Fair & Festival may seem like an artistic journey around the Northwest, but the fair's Artisan Village gives you a chance to tour the world.

  • Lehigh Acres Briefs: Lehigh Acres shooting under investigation

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    According to deputy Louise Scowden, the woman was at a residence in the 2600 block of East Second Street when a car full of men pulled up and began arguing with people at the residence inside the garage.

  • The art of wood sculpting

    (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:26:41 GMT)

    Sculptor Jessie Groeschen, carves a redwood log with her chainsaw Friday afternoon in Hopland.

  • Stanley D. Sommerfeld

    (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Stanley D. Sommerfeld, 89, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away after a 10-month battle with diabetes and its complications on July 11, 2008.

  • Your next three days

    (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:15:29 GMT)

    Family concert series: At 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 5, a family concert series will be held at Fishel Park bandshell, Grove Street, west of Main Street, Downers Grove.

  • Eugene Darwin Covill

    (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Eugene Darwin Covill, age 69 of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center.

  • Eugene Darwin Covill

    (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Eugene Darwin Covill, age 69 of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center.

  • Michael James Veres

    (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:36:58 GMT)

    Michael James Veres, 68, of Amherst, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at University Hospital in Cleveland, following a sudden illness.

  • Working with wood

    (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Tim Padfield cuts a wide piece of hard maple with a band saw in the workshop in his garage.

  • Retiree finds creative outlet making art with scroll saw

    (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:54:59 GMT)

    When a tree mysteriously disappeared from Carl Ostertag's Arbor Gate neighborhood in Jackson Township recently, a neighbor called Ostertag and asked him if he had anything to do with it.

  • Working with wood

    (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:56:23 GMT)

    Tim Padfield cuts a wide piece of hard maple with a band saw in the workshop in his garage.

  • 'Wildlife Interpretation in Wood' featured at Clymer Library this month

    (Fri, 30 May 2008 06:55:42 GMT)

    The featured artist exhibiting in the Clymer Library Gallery during June will be Dr.

  • Portraits of Heroes

    (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:02:03 GMT)

    Crawford, explains the process for making his scroll saw portraits. He begins with a photograph from the family, from which he makes a computer generated pattern.

  • Feature Article:

    (Mon, 05 May 2008 13:40:39 GMT)

    To get your FREE ISSUE, simply fill out the form below. If you like what you see, you'll get 13 more issues for the low 1-year price of just $19.96 - That's 1 YEAR FREE! If not, simply write "cancel" on our ...

  • Fond Memories: The Dig

    (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:42:00 GMT)

    As advanced and beautiful as games may be these days, it's good to know your history.

  • Sorry - harsh bitting advice please

    (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:14:46 GMT)

    I have been recommended to try this bit on my horse for cross country: Scroll down to: 8029NG NS Waterford Nelson Gag It is a running gag ...

  • Gas Price Calculator, Resources

    (Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:25:31 GMT)

    WGAL.com put together this page to help you plan ahead, save money and just stay informed on what's happening with the price of gas these days.

  • New Products: December 2007

    (Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:50:47 GMT)

    PORTABLE CHILLER features a tandem compressor arrangement for dual-circuit capacity control, providing as little as 10 percent of overall capacity.

  • It's time for the Art Expo, Craft and Collectibles Fair in Howard Lake

    (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:41:50 GMT)

    Holiday spirit will soon be in the air during the 29th annual Fine Arts Expo, Creative Crafts, and Collectibles Fair, Saturday, Nov.

  • Fitting a Big Workshop in a Small Space

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:14:48 GMT)

    A personal workshop is the do-it-yourselfer's sanctuary -- a perfect place to relax, escape the daily grind, and hammer out home improvements.

  • Business newsmakers

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:04:59 GMT)

    Maureen Sylvia Armstrong and John R. Beauregard of the Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies were recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance ...

  • Fitting a Big Workshop in a Small Space

    (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    A personal workshop is the do-it-yourselfer's sanctuary -- a perfect place to relax, escape the daily grind, and hammer out home improvements.

  • Hitachi Power Tools Partners With Yates Racing And Driver Travis Kvapil

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:52:10 GMT)

    CONCORD , N.C. - Yates Racing announced today that Hitachi Power Tools, a world-wide leader in professional grade power tools and accessories, will sponsor the No.

  • Classic Industries 1953 Chevy Truck - Classic Trucks Web Exclusive

    (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:09:12 GMT)

    This truck was not a typical restoration project for Classic Industries. This is a completely new vehicle.

  • Discovering Inspiration

    (Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:25:18 GMT)

    Carol Enseki is the president of Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

  • Pocahontas Woods enters new phase, faces new challenges

    (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:22:37 GMT)

    It was a busy day last Tuesday at Pocahontas Woods. The staff was training a group of school children, ages eight to 13, in basic wood working skills.

  • NWTC camps mix fun, taste of possible careers

    (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT)

    In many ways, it was a typical summer camp experience. There were arts and crafts, snack time and gooey s'mores. Then again, the crafts were made of sun-sensitive, color-changing beads.

  • Drugs, Alcohol and Woodworking

    (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:44:09 GMT)

    There are a number of common-sense rules that woodworkers should always heed. One of the most sensible is to never work in the wood shop when under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

  • Woodworking Champ

    (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    A local high school junior took home the gold from the 2008 national SkillsUSA cabinetmaking contest in Kansas City, Mo.

  • Review of the Milwaukee 6955-20 Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw

    (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:48:08 GMT)

    Milwaukee Tools has a well-deserved reputation for sturdy, tough power tools. They're fast adding innovation to that reputation.

  • The art of woodworking

    (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:12:37 GMT)

    School board won't pursue 4-day school week The Bedford County School Board briefly took a look at a four-day school week in order to cope with rising diesel costs.

  • Classic Industries 1953 Chevy Truck - Classic Trucks Web Exclusive

    (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:02:46 GMT)

    This truck was not a typical restoration project for Classic Industries. This is a completely new vehicle.

  • Fun is in the hunt at flea market

    (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Brian Smith calls antique tool collecting a disease, but Ken Weatherby disagrees.

  • Classic Industries 1953 Chevy Truck - Classic Trucks Web Exclusive

    (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:22:37 GMT)

    This truck was not a typical restoration project for Classic Industries. This is a completely new vehicle.

  • Summer programs teach real-life lessons

    (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    WRIGHTSTOWN - The Wrightstown School District's summer school program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade focuses on hands-on experience.

  • Online

    (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:48:34 GMT)

    The art of woodworking Dale Toms with some of the Shaker boxes that he makes. Toms designed and built a workshop that has been featured in woodworking magazines.

  • Remembering John Brown: An Impassioned Advocate for Handtools

    (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:43:38 GMT)

    Shortly after Welsh chairmaker John Brown died on June 1, Scott Gibson, a former editor of FWW , wrote a remembrance that began: "I don't think I'd ever heard of John Brown before that day early in 1997 when ...

  • NASCAR traffic doesn't cut into revived Wood Days fun

    (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:04:41 GMT)

    A revived Wood Days, held at a new location just north of Canterbury Shaker Village, enjoyed a good turnout over the weekend despite heavy traffic on Route 106 and other area highways due to the weekend's ...

  • Builder using traditional methods at Kutztown Folk Festival

    (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:37:47 GMT)

    Reading Eagle: Lauren A. Little Garrett C. Witherington, 7, foreground, makes pegs with his brother, Ethan A., 9, Sunday at the Kutztown Folk Festival.

  • Blogging and bringing home the bacon

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:54:45 GMT)

    The modern woman, per the popular '70s television commercial, was once "bringing home the bacon and frying it up in a pan." Now she's also writing a blog.

  • Products Honored For Innovation at MAATS 2008

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:22:47 GMT)

    Winning companies received their awards during the MAATS Awards Reception, held Thursday, July 17 at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.

  • MAATS wraps up in Las Vegas

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:56:56 GMT)

    ' The 2008 installment of the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show wraps up today in Las Vegas with organizers reporting a slight decrease in the number of wholesale buyers in attendance, although they ...

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    Overview: The continuing trend for larger, more complex designs has made it more critical than ever for verification engineers to increase their productivity.

  • How to Build a Home Server

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    Today it is not uncommon to walk into the average U.S. home and find multiple computers networked together, sharing data.

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    (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:03:05 GMT)

    Greater Goods on U Street opened last November and is already the Washington City Paper's #1 Eco Store .

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    (Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:25:21 GMT)

    VITAL repairs to a Barlby school playground are almost complete thanks to the generosity and hard work of Yorkshire businesses and a determined governor.

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    (Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:18:50 GMT)

    Owning your house validates the saying that home is where the heartburn is, what with the endless tasks of DIY and tool recognition, writes JERRY ZEZIMA IN THE 10 years since my wife and I bought our house, ...

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    (Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:38:32 GMT)

    Despite it being a dangerous, heavy and noisy tool, a chainsaw can make quick work of felling or pruning a tree when used with caution and common sense.

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    NewTeeVeeGuy Jeremy Hummer had so much fun turning his garage into a dedicated home theater, he decided to change careers.

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    (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:07:16 GMT)

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  • Subversive Fair 2009

    (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:53:37 GMT)

    Which inventions make resistance easier? Which ideas undermine the system? Where are revolutionary forces lurking? What can we do to successfully dissolve hegemonies? As the first trade fair for counter culture ...

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    (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:01:07 GMT)

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  • SATURDAY, July 5

    (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:00:37 GMT)

    Home Again - Elm Court in the Berkshire Hills; foyer and fireplace; adapting new technology; cottage charm.

  • 80 How-To Sites Worth Bookmarking

    (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:57:51 GMT)

    Sitting on my dining room table, I currently have half a dozen projects in various states of doneness.

  • Subversive Fair 2009

    (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:53:37 GMT)

    Which inventions make resistance easier? Which ideas undermine the system? Where are revolutionary forces lurking? What can we do to successfully dissolve hegemonies? As the first trade fair for counter culture ...

  • HSS picks Nilfisk-ALTO'S Scrubtec for new hire fleet: A second...

    (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:43:37 GMT)

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  • Interactivos? workshop: Augment(o)scope

    (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:17:40 GMT)

    Waaaah! Two whole days without airports nor art exhibitions. Which means that i'll finally have some time to write about several shows and events i visited over the past few weeks.

  • Home Front: Jura vs. Ants, plus Pink Paint, Sudsy Washer, DIY Caulking and more

    (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

    Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza Washington Post Home Staff Thursday, June 12, 2008; 11:00 AM Every week, the Washington Post Home staff talks about various ways to improve your home.

  • Fitting a Big Workshop in a Small Space

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:14:48 GMT)

    ... against the wall until they're needed. Swap your traditional workbench for a space-saving folding model (Rockler Woodworking and Hardware makes a robust full-sized bench that mounts to a wall and collapses to a depth of just 10 inches). Store ...

  • St. John's Woodworkers sculpt furniture using Old World techniques

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:10:06 GMT)

    St. John's Abbey Woodworking in Collegeville is trying to balance Old World craftsmanship with New World demands.

  • Charleston boatbuilder living a dream

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:08:49 GMT)

    ... anything else. First, the family: Rhodes' father was a carpenter, so Jesse grew up around tools and saws and woodworking. Then came fate: Hurricane Fran, which battered the shoreline near his Wilmington, N.C., home in 1996, rendered many local boats ...

  • Jim Wilson hangs a three-generation tale from Inland's oldest shop.

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:50:25 GMT)

    ... St. is modest and a little quirky. It's a compound of three small buildings: the main office, storage space and woodworking and metalworking shops. Wilson opened the business in 1967 with his late mother, Lois Wilson, a painter with lots of ...

  • Sam Venable: Venable: A 'mater plant's best friend

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:17:10 GMT)

    ... to life. Their process starts with edges from oak, maple and ash boards and other waste material from nearby woodworking plants, the Lyles showed me recently when I visited their operation outside Dandridge. Here is recycling to the max. As Cecil ...

  • Felty second in nation in Junior Beta competition

    (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:13:07 GMT)

    ... and diligence resulted in the 14-year-old (as of Friday of last week) winning second place nationwide in the woodworking category of Junior Beta competition at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Grant's scale rendition of the distinctive Eton Church of God chapel ...

  • Make Your Basement the Ultimate 'Man Cave'

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:26:06 GMT)

    ... peers and watch the game? Or where he can retire for solitude to take care of some paperwork or indulge in some woodworking? Welcome to the concept of the "man cave," guys. You can create the sanctuary of your dreams and enhance your home value at ...

  • Hulls devote golden years to Bok Tower Gardens

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:04:55 GMT)

    ... of cabinetry work. Around here, I get called out for a lot of things. On top of my volunteer work here, I do woodworking. I get calls for bookcases, cabinets and such. I just finished some cabinet work for First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. ...

  • Take a spin on the pottery tour

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:18:57 GMT)

    ... studio," she continued. McCaul and her husband Jim, an accomplished artist himself, although his specialty is woodworking, are joining four other pottery artists who are opening their studio doors to folks Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to ...

  • Harold "Oscar" Warner, 67

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:43:36 GMT)

    ... December 1959 to December 1964. He was retired from Federal Mogul Corp in Greensburg and had a great passion for woodworking, painting, and nature. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Clemons) Warner of Greensburg; three brothers, Neil Warner of ...

  • County 4-H Fair Enters Last Day; Activities Aplenty

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:31:19 GMT)

    ... on display in the Lockwood 4-H Youth Center (front of the Fairgrounds) featuring: foods, clothing, crafts, woodworking, marine science, vegetables, plants, artwork and more. Open to the public from Noon to 9 p.m. Also open throughout the Fairgrounds ...

  • The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:46:38 GMT)

    In the latest About Woodworking book review, I checked out "The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers" by David Getts.

  • Boulder County goes back to basics this year

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:50:53 GMT)

    ... the program, Campbell said. The mix of livestock and non-livestock youth projects - such as pies, quilts and woodworking designs - will never mirror the fair's early days beginning in Boulder in 1869, said Richard A. Biella, the current fair board ...

  • Saturday's Best Bets

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:57:40 GMT)

    ... Front Street in Port Jervis will transform into a cacophony of canvas, fever of fiber arts and warren of woodworking as artists pepper pedestrians with their creative efforts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Arts Walk 2008. Live entertainment by Jenna ...

  • Kanawha parks board perpetually trying to maintain a quorum

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT)

    ... at least one meeting to break down completely. In January, board members were unable to vote on a controversial woodworking clubhouse request because they couldn't keep a quorum. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha Parks Director Jeff Hutchinson is gently ...

  • Will this be the end of supermarket snobbery?

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:02:57 GMT)

    ... low-cost supermarkets may become a badge of honour. Proinnsias Murray from Shannon in Co Clare was picking up woodworking tools and a jumbo pack of chewing gum (Aldi and Lidl really do subscribe to the old motto "From a needle to an Anchor"). And ...

  • John 'Jack' Stephan

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    ... electrical work. He enjoyed the challenge of helping his daughters flip their houses. He was really a master at woodworking. His furniture pieces show detail, as did his deck designs. An ardent Cleveland Browns fan, Jack stuck with the team through ...

  • Lab Safety purchases Highsmith

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:05:43 GMT)

    ... is a business-to-business direct marketer of specialty fasteners, hardware and tools for the professional woodworking industry. Lab Safety will market McFeely's as an independent brand. McFeely's serves more than 70,000 active customers including ...

  • Almquist Lumber to host CR's WoodFair

    (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

    Almquist Lumber Co. will host the 19th annual College of the Redwoods WoodFair in partnership with the Humboldt Woodworking Society on July 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Almquist Lumber is located at 5301 ...

  • Handcrafted Wood Furniture Leads Green Decor Trend

    (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:58:51 GMT)

    ... are drawn to this furniture," says Scott Ekman, vice president of marketing for Rockler Companies, the national woodworking retailer.. "More people are recognizing its environmental benefits as a way to set it apart from the rest." Besides requiring ...

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