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Show Us Your Woodworking!
This month we're featuring the woodworking of Pat Ring, who is showing off a variety of projects with veneer and inlay. CLICK HERE to see more of Pat's projects: Show Us Your Woodcarving! 
This month we're featuring the carvings of David Tidwell, a painter turned woodcarver whose pieces are filled with incredible detail and color. CLICK HERE to see more of David's woodcarvings: Tips From Sticks-In-The-Mud Woodshop 
By Jim Randolph
Long Beach, MS This month, Jim offers tips on both disposable and rechargeable batteries, including when and how to replace them, and which ones you should use in your most commonly used woodworking helpers. CLICK HERE to read this month's tips from Sticks-In-The-Mud Woodshop! 
This Month on
The Highland Blog 
Building a Wooden Square
By Lee Laird Austin, Texas Every once in a while I'll see a tool/project that calls to me. You know, one of those "whatchamacallits" that real people probably don't really need, but looks so cool? As you might imagine, the majority of THOSE projects never see the light of day in my shop. Luckily, there are also some other projects that REALLY, REALLY, call to me, and just happen to be both cool and useful. This article is about one of these latter types of projects. See how I built it! Part 1: Creating the Half-lap Joint Part 2: Shaping and Glueing 
This month, Dale Dunlevy has a tip about why you shouldn't wear long sleeves in the workshop. CLICK HERE to read Dale's Tip: TOOL REVIEW: ProCarpenter Left&Right Reading Tape 
By Jeffrey Fleisher,
New Market, VA
A ruler is a ruler is a ruler.... I thought so too until I started using the ProCarpenter line of rulers from FastCap. FastCap's innovations take the standard tape measure and add features that really makes it useful for the woodworker. CLICK HERE to read the review: 
Charles Brock has singled out the specific tools he uses when building his sculptured chairs and listed them in one place for easy selection by woodworkers undertaking this challenging project. Check Out the Tools of the Trade: |
Inside This Issue
Book Review: Why We Make Things and Why It Matters Tips from Sticks-in-the-Mud Woodshop Show Us Your Shop The Wee Workshop Lie-Nielsen Tool of the Month: The Froe The Down to Earth Woodworker Q&A: Maloof Sculptured Rocker How I Started Woodworking Review: ProCarpenter 16' Left & Right Reading Tape Building a Wooden Square Show Us Your Woodworking Show Us Your Woodcarving Finish Durability SAFETY: Long Sleeves 
CLICK HERE to see the latest episode: Show Us 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 credit if we show your shop in a future issue. 
This month we are featuring Don Henderson's shop in Orleans, Ontario. CLICK HERE to take a look inside Don's shop: Our March Lie-Nielsen Tool of the Month: Lie-Nielsen Froe 
For those of you who have never before tried a froe, or may not have ever even seen one, let me describe some basics. A froe is an "L” shaped tool, with a straight piece of metal connected at a 90-degree angle to a wooden handle. The froe is used primarily on green wood (wood that hasn't yet dried). Lee Laird goes into further detail of its design and uses on the Highland Blog. Read Lee Laird's blog post about Froe to find out more: Take a closer look at the Lie-Nielsen Froe: 
By Steven D. Johnson, Racine, Wisconsin LED LIGHTING Ready For Prime (Shop) Time? Expectations A Little "S"ticked Off Installation of a Central Dust Collection System (Part 3) 
This month, Steve discusses the replacement process of his current shop lights with LED lighting, what to expect as a "thank you" when you gift somebody with woodworking, some product details of the Standard Detail Sanding Kit, and lastly, he gives us an update on the installation of his Central Dust Collection System.
CLICK HERE to read more: Ask the Staff Question: I am having trouble sawing the 10/4 x 8" stock required for the Maloof Sculptured Rocker's head crest when using a Wood Slicer on 2" stock. Why am I having this problem? For more details and the answer, CLICK HERE: E-mail us with your woodworking questions. If yours is selected for publication, we'll send you a free Highland Woodworking hat. Finishing Wood with Alan Noel 
Finish Durability
When it comes to durability, oil based finishes are by far the tougher finish although they suffer the same failures over time as do all other finishes. This failure is due to the expansion and contraction of the wood substrate over time creating tiny cracks in the surface film. Here are SIX helpful tips to preserve your finish a bit longer: 
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BOOK REVIEW:
Why We Make Things and Why It Matters by Peter Korn Reviewed by J. Norman Reid, Delaplane, Virginia 
This intelligent and eminently readable book fits into a different niche than
most in the literature of woodworking. This is not, like many, a book about
technique. It does not discuss the merits of one style of furniture versus
another. To a large extent, it is not even specifically about woodworking although that is
one common thread woven throughout the narrative. Rather, this fine book
chronicles the evolution of a woodworker seeking to fill his soul through
craft into a person ultimately fulfilled through a range of activities that
often are barely connected to the working of wood.
CLICK to read the review: 
The "Wee Workshop" A Small Space But a Great Shop By Ray Whyte British Columbia, Canada A number of years ago, my wife Jacquie and I downsized to a small ranch style house when we became empty nesters. The house met all our needs, but unfortunately the garage was less than adequate for my work shop. I am an avid hobby woodworker as well as running a small design and build furniture shop. After years of planning efficient and innovative furniture projects for others, it was time to put the little grey cells to work and come up with a plan for my new shop. I could not add any space to the existing garage so this is the design I came up with. CLICK HERE to see how Ray organized his "Wee Workshop."
How I Got Started in Woodworking By Scott Stahl Kankakee, Illinois We've all started woodworking at some point in our lives, or maybe you are getting ready to start after reading this newsletter. Scott Stahl shares his story on how he began woodworking, and gives some tips to woodworkers of all levels on what to do once you're ready to begin! CLICK HERE to read Scott's story: 
Woodturning has become the fastest growing part of the woodworking community. To give it the attention it deserves, we now offer a free monthly online publication devoted entirely to woodturning.
Check out the most recent issue! Want to join in? We invite you to SEND US PHOTOS AND STORIES of your favorite current turning topic. WOOD SLICER Testimonial 
I thought I would write and say that I really enjoy dealing with Highland
Woodworking. A few days ago I spoke by phone with a representative from
Highland. I had questions with regard to my bandsaw (Delta 14" 1 HP) having
enough go power to do re-sawing of veneer. I was assured that it did,
provided it was tuned up properly, had a good quality blade and to
watch my feed rate. He then suggested that I use the Wood Slicer 1/2"
blade. So I ordered two of the blades, tuned up the saw and installed one
on the saw. Checked the drift, set up my fence and began slicing off
perfect 3/32" veneers. I could not be happier. Highland Woodworking is now
my go to place to shop.
Thank you, Larry Kemp Get Yourself a Wood Slicer: 
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