Rob Johnstone
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Look Ma, One Hand! Bosch 1HP Palm Router on the Horizon
Yes, you really can use it with just one hand – the impressive new Bosch 1HP Palm Router.
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Judging the Future
Last week I had the good fortune to be invited to judge a collection of projects produced by students attending Minneapolis Community and Technical College. My fellow judges were guys from various aspects of the woodworking community here in town.
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RIDGID R2400: From Ham-Hands to Small, This Trimmer Is For All
Recently, on one of my previously discussed trips to the South, I attended a new tool roll out by RIDGID power tools. One tool that caught my eye was their new laminate trimmer.
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Bulls Eye French Polish: Rubbing out Finishing Problems
Those of us who have applied a traditional French Polish know of the technique’s benefits and its drawbacks. Its most important benefit is the remarkable finish it delivers.
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A Hunkering Down Weekend
We here in Minnesota take great pride in the fact that we live where weather deserves to be the dominant conversation. Just last week, about five miles from my cabin, the air temperature measured 54° below zero. Garrison Keillor calls us “God’s frozen people” for good reason. But watching the news recently tells me that people in other parts of the country are getting to know the secret benefits of truly nasty weather.
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Franklin’s Liquid Hide Glue: Classic Control
Franklin’s Titebond Liquid Hide Glue is a product I heartily recommend. It is available in a variety of sizes and from many convenient sources. If you have not used it yet, why not give it a try in your next project?
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Milwaukee Makes its Move
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation announces the introduction of V28 lithium ion battery technology after nine years of research and development.
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Celebrate and Take Action…
This holiday season has provided a dramatic context to appreciate how fortunate I am. The lovely weekend I spent with my family, followed by the news of the horrible events surrounding the tidal waves in the Indian Ocean, offered such a contrast that it helped me to take stock and to be truly grateful for all that I have. As well as to be moved to share some of that with people suffering on the other side of the world.
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Freud LU83R010: I’ll Do the Thin-Kerfing Around Here!
Recently I spent about 20 hours using a LU83R010 Thin Kerf Combination 10″ saw blade made by Freud. I have to say that I was very favorably impressed.
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When It’s Rhymin’ Time Again…
I have an internal clock (maybe it’s more like a calendar) that alerts me when the eZine has simply gone too long without a goofy contest.
