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BOOK REVIEW:
The Anarchist's Design Book by Christopher Schwarz 
Review by
J. Norman Reid Delaplane, VA The Anarchist's Design Book, the latest book by Christopher Schwarz once again breaks new ground in the field of woodworking literature. It is, as its title states, a design book. But Schwarz delivers far more than a selection of designs. He introduces us in a structured way to vernacular furniture (the stuff common folks made and used daily) as an alternative to the more ornate and stylized pieces that populate museums and adorn the homes of the wealthy. Along the way, he seizes many opportunities to teach alternative methods of building the designs he presents, bringing them within reach of woodworkers at practically all levels of experience. CLICK HERE to read more:Show Us Your Woodworking! 
This month we are featuring a variety of "eclectic" woodworking projects made by Scott Wilson, who started woodworking in High School with the help of his woodworking Father.
CLICK HERE to see Scott's projects: 
Show Us Your Woodcarving! This month we are featuring the carvings of Sylvia Hilpertshauser, an apprentice carver at the Swiss school of Woodcarving in Brienz, Switzerland. CLICK HERE to see more of Sylvia's Carvings: What Have You Made With Your Highland Woodworking Tools? 
We love to hear about the projects and fixes you make with the tools you've purchased from Highland Woodworking! This month we're featuring a Cherry Blanket Chest made by our customer, Robert Beers, with the help of his
Leigh D4R Pro 24" Dovetail Jig
and the
Foredom 2252 Chisel Carving Kit, both available from Highland Woodworking.
CLICK HERE to read more and submit for this column: Artisan Spotlight: Shop Tour of Vesper Tools 
Have you ever wondered what a one-man tool shop looks like? I had the pleasure of visiting Chris Vesper's workshop in Melbourne, Australia a few months back, and he was nice enough to give me a peek into the inner workings of an artisan tool maker shop.
CLICK HERE to read more: Tips From Sticks-In-The-Mud Woodshop 
By Jim Randolph
Long Beach, MS This month Jim shares a tip on marking a straight line on odd-shaped materials, as well as a money-saving tip on different resources for writing down notes throughout your shop. CLICK HERE to read this month's tips from Sticks-In-The-Mud Woodshop! 
This month, Justin Kirk has a safety tip on emptying your shirt pockets before leaning over the tablesaw. CLICK HERE to read Justin's Safety Tip: Do you have a 2 Minute Safety Tip you would like us to share? If so, we invite you to EMAIL US and if we use your tip, you'll get a $25 store credit! Flexible Arm Magnetic LED Work Light 
Here's an excellent way to cast a powerful light wherever you need it in your shop. Switch-operated magnet mounts to any ferrous surface. 25" flexible arm allows easy aim.
CLICK HERE for more info: Ask the Staff Question: I am making a pair of Adirondack chairs out of cypress for my daughter. The chairs will live in the Seattle area. What finish would you recommend for this wet climate? 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. 
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Inside This Issue
Women in Woodworking Book Review: The Anarchist's Design Book Project Idea: Barn Wood Star Artisan Spotlight: Vesper Tools Poll: Shop Priorities Get Woodworking Week - Join Us! Lie-Nielsen Tool of the Month Finishing: Silicone Contamination 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 credit if we show your shop in a future issue. 
This month we are featuring the workshop of Chuck Johnson in Taylorsville, UT. CLICK HERE to see more of Chuck's shop: My "Postage-Stamp-Sized" Workshop! By Anne Briggs Bohnett Seattle, WA 
When we found out our contributor, Anne Briggs Bohnett had a shop that was only 140 square feet, we knew our readers would want to see it. When you find out what Anne was able to do with her space and how she was able to make it a shop of her own you'll be wanting to transform your own laundry room into your new shop! CLICK HERE to see Anne's tiny workshop: 
By Steven D. Johnson Racine, Wisconsin Switchable Magnets & Featherboards Advertise Your Workshop & Woodworking! More Remodeling Surprises. Some Funny, Some Not So Pleasant! A Couple Of More Things 
This month, Steve discusses the MagSwitch lineup of featherboards and work-holding devices, questions what a woodworking advertisement might look like, shares some current remodeling "surprises" he has encountered, and shares his most recent YouTube video series of a Bath Vanity build.
CLICK HERE to read more: Finishing Wood with Alan Noel 
Silicone Contamination
When first starting out in the finishing business, from time to time I would encounter a problem when spraying on my first coats of lacquer sealers on the furniture I was refinishing. The sealer would start to crawl forming little round craters in small areas of the surface, but seemingly not over the entire surface. Here are 7 tips to help with this problem: Women in Woodworking Megan Brantley By Andrea Ramsay Seattle, WA 
This month, Andrea interviews Megan Brantley, who got into spoon carving after taking a trip down to Atlanta with her husband, and purchasing 2 carving knives from Highland Woodworking.
CLICK HERE to read Megan's story: 
Woodworking Poll 
What are the priorities in your shop?
In this month's poll, Jim Randolph asks "Would you rather work on your shop or work on projects, or, do you get equal joy from both?" CLICK HERE to answer our poll: 
Project Idea: Barn Wood Star By Andrew Morgan Kennesaw, GA My buddy Marvin and I had some old barn wood laying round and so we decided to cut out a rustic looking star. At first we were a little nervous about this because of all the angles, but once we did a couple we realized it wasn't that hard. We've decided to share the technique in case you want to make one yourself. CLICK HERE to learn how: |
Brand New Magazine,
Mortise & Tenon 
Mortise & Tenon
is an exciting new annual magazine celebrating the preservation, research, and authentic recreation of historic furniture.
Far more like a book than the term "magazine" would typically imply,
Mortise & Tenon
is
the brainchild of professional furniture conservator Joshua Klein, who lives and works in
mid-coast Maine. The inaugural issue (144 pages) is now available.
CLICK HERE to order: 
latest Web TV episode Our Elipse Dust Mask is great for woodworkers 
Now Available in Two Sizes: 
This Month on The Highland Blog 
Highland Woodworking is participating in Get Woodworking Week from March 20-26, 2016. This is a chance to promote woodworking to the online community at large and encourage everyone to get some time in their shop, or create a shop! The purpose of the week is to get people off their couches and into their shops to try their hand at woodworking or to pick up the craft again if it has been a while since they have tried it. CLICK HERE to find out how to participate: Our March Lie-Nielsen Tool of the Month: The Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide 
In this popular column, Lee Laird discusses the new Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide, a long-awaited version of the long lived, economy made, side-clamp style honing guides. Read Lee Laird's blog post about the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide: Take a closer look at the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide: Building a Honing Board for the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide 
CLICK HERE to find out how to make a Honing Board: WOOD SLICER Testimonial 
I just recently purchased your wood slicer 3/4" resaw blade and it is great. I mean for the price, it beats the heck out of my 1" carbide blade. Thanks,
-Mike. 
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