Dean7

Thank you for the article. Sometimes us beginning woodworkers can't initially afford a vise, so we look for ways to hold the work to a horizontal surface. Sometimes the horizontal surface happens to be a "woodworking bench" that is waiting for a vise to be attached.

By the way, the last picture did not have a larger view.

Dean

I would really like to have this book.

This book would be great for my current position in learning woodworking. A wonderful book to own.

I've entered to win many times to win a Hendrik Varju DVD set, both here at FWW and elsewhere, but have never won. Getting into hand tool woodworking and hoping I can win this one since it relates to hand tools.

Sounds like very useful book. I've never won before but maybe this will be the winning entry.

I've tried to win one of Hendrik’s DVD's several times, both here and on FWW and also other sites, but have yet to win. Maybe I'll win this one.

Looks like a finishing book worth having & a DVD too!

Elizabeth, while I certainly will enjoy seeing hand made tools in a FW gallery, I’d much rather see Fine Woodworking print one of their special publications on how to make some key hand tools (maybe 10 or 12). You may have to print two special editions, one for hand tools and one for power tools. I’ve seen quite a few power tools fabricated by fellow woodworkers. Many have published their work online, and would probably be happy to have their instructions published. Thanks.

Arts & Crafts furniture has always been at the top of my list.

Maybe I'll be able to start my woodworking if I can make a few tools first. Yes, I know, it takes tools to make tools.

Much needed. Please send this book my way. Thanks!

Sounds like a good book to have before attempting my first dovetails.

Looks like a wonderful book. I don't have any books on chair making. I've always been interested in the construction of a Windsor chairs.

I need to build a work bench. This would be a wonderful resource.

"a great book for beginners." Sounds like it's describing me. Hoping to win.

Always interested in books on furniture making.

You can by glue syringes. Just Google “glue syringes”. Here’s one example:

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=20003&cat=1,110,42967

BetsyE said: “…most of our Contributing Editors are from the East Coast.”

Fine Woodworking should retain more “Contributing Editors” who live in a more uniformly distributed pattern across the U.S., from the West Coast through central America. It sounds like the East coast is already well represented.

I would love to win one of Hendrik’s DVD’s. I’ve entered 3 or 4 contests to win one of his DVD’s but no win yet.

Wonderful! Not only a second chance to win a copy of a book I really, really want, but a signed edition as well!

That would be absolutely awesome to win!

Great way to get into woodworking, and a wonderful end product.

I would really like to have this book.

I've always wanted one of Hendrik's DVD sets, but could never afford them. Alas, an opportunity to obtain one.

Yes, I would like these two books.

I wished Rodin would hurry up and finish! Maybe I’ll just take a quick peek and see if he’s still there!

I wished Rodin would hurry up and finish! All this thinking is giving me a terrible headache!

I would greatly appreciate winning these books.

Okay, back to Exercises For Woodworkers! Now, let’s do the chin lift, 20 repetitions, begin…

I would like a copy of this book.

It looks fine. Although, your Editors Mail Box article says “…and continue to download individual articles.” However when viewing in Paper view, I could not see how to save an individual article, nor in Magazine or Presentation view. I would like to know how to do that. I’m probably dreaming, but it would be nice to download all pages together and have a copy just like our “printed copy” subscribers.

Also, in Paper view, when I clicked on a page number in the magazine contents page I got an ISSUU message that says “Page Not Found”. I can manually enter the page number at the top and get there. I would like to see this fixed. It does, however, work in the Magazine and Presentation view once you get to (find) the contents page.

Would love to learn how to carve acanthus scrolls and leaves.

For some reason the pictures of the workbench are quite small. It would be nice to have larger pictures as well as a few more pictures of Jerry's workbench. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading the article. Thank you, Dean

A very relevant book for me. Would love to win it.

Sounds like a good book to have for a very important power tool.

I need a book like that. Hopefully I'll be the "chosen" one.

At the rate my attempt to get into woodworking is going, this may be a good way to go. No large tool investment, and something I can do in my apartment without disturbing the neighbors. Now all I have to do is win the book!

Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.

Thanks Tom for the great article. As a grandfather myself, I was wondering if Mr. Smith shared what it cost to put such a tool kit together. I would like to do something similar but was wondering how much I would have to save to give my grandchildren a gift like this.

Looks like a wonderful resource for the furniture maker.

I think the most amazing home built machine that I've seen in Fine Woodworking magazine was on the back cover of the April 1994 issue (No. 105). Unfortunately, unlike the other articles, the only information on this machine (a belt sander), is in a side bar next to the picture on the back page.

By the way Ed, the link for the Thickness Sander under "More Homegrown Shop Tools" seems to be broken. I did a search and found an article at the link below. Is this the one?

http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesPDF.aspx?id=33433

Thanks, Dean

I think this book should go to mcgtr555 even though this is a "contest". Just saying.

A desirable skill for a builder of classic furniture.

Asa, I agree with Kidscientist. I too would like to see a Fine Woodworking article on how Andrew Hunter makes the 3-Way Miter Joint. Thank you.

Anything that would reduce the cost of getting into wood turning would be valuable.

I would mean a great deal to me to win this book. Thanks!

Now this is a book I would love to have.

Mike said: “As far as the cars go, they've always lived in the driveway. The snow is easy to sweep off, but the ice can be a problem...”

How about a folding garage? No, I'm not from the UK. Just an idea.

http://www.canopiessouthwest.co.uk/car_ports_perambulator.html

By the way, I’m curious about the foam spray. Is it open or closed cell foam?

Would love to have this book. Thanks.

I hope I win this book.

I've always wanted all of Hendrik Varju's DVD's. Since I cannot afford any of them, it would be great if I could win this one. Thanks, Dean

"My enthusiasm was dampened only by imagining carrying in my already full pack anything more."

Garret, would it have been possible to have some select tools shipped home? ;-) Of course after paying, I imagine your wallet would have been so light, you would be in danger of defying gravity!

So, after reading your article, it makes me wonder why some of the Japanese chisels I see for sale have "Damascus" like steel, which I've heard is two layers of soft and hard steel folded and pounded multiple times to layer the steel like the old samurai swords. I’ve also heard that this does not add any functional benefit beyond the first two layers, but personally I wouldn’t know. The grain like pattern does look nice though.

zephyrblevins, I think you meant to reference NewGuyInMass who asked the shooting board plane question. FYI.

Thanks Matthew for the excellent explanation. I've read explanations before on this matter, but for some reason they never got around to explaining the "lip".

Just an FYI, the words in the magnified view of the picture of the shooting board lip can't be read. I'm sure they are well written, but the image got too soft by the time it hit the web page. However, after reading the text I understood what it was supposed to say.

I would love to have this book!

Sounds like a good book. I'm at the finish line.

Holden, you can go to the website below, and plug in your zip code to see where the suppliers of Homasote are in your area.

The FW article specifies Homasote 440. I noticed a couple of places in my area that sell the 440 per the search. Two others said they would special order. Since Homasote is typically for commercial use some of the sellers may not sell single sheets.

http://www.homasote.com/WhereToBuy/

I would love to have this set of books!

I'd love to have this book.

I can’t believe this is your first workshop! Impressive to say the least, and it looks great! This type of woodshop is something the average woodworker can only dream about, but love to look at and admire. It also is a resource to get ideas for our shops. Hopefully Fine Woodworking will allow you to submit a few more pictures of your progress to date, especially if the interior is done and tools, cabinets, etc. are in place.

By the way, I love the portico. Massive! Nice friend!

Thanks for sharing, Dean

Jon, thanks for the information. Very helpful. Beautiful shop.

That's one amazing shop Rob. I would love to see some more pictures of the shop. Maybe some shots of the equipment areas and the office area and anything unique to your shop.

Unfortunately Fine Woodworking doesn’t publish very large pictures of the shop submissions, or a click for larger image link. I can see the over head crane which is a very nice feature. “beers” mentioned a power hammer. If I put my nose to the computer screen, I think I can make one out.

By the way, the walls look smooth and not faceted. What is the wall made of and how was it installed? I'm probably past my question quota here, but maybe you could share some of the other construction details, or maybe you have them posted somewhere.

Thanks, Dean

Obviously a well equipped, well designed workshop, that is spacious and has a nice open feeling. I can only dream of such a thing.

I was curious about the plywood light wings. Would you please described the rough construction details? What type of fixtures did you use? The reflection panels look curved or is that just an illusion? I know that can effect the way the light distributes. Your furniture is very nicely designed. It looks well constructed.

Thanks much Jon for sharing.

Thank you for the chance to win a very nice book.

I'm a new woodworker who's just starting to accumulate a set of bench planes. This book would be a great resource.

And I was sooo careful...

It's a wonderful looking shop building. Would it be possible to add some pictures of the inside of your shop? Thanks.

Oh, one other thing. Would it be possible to put the single picture (with text) of David Kuznitz Wide-Belt Sander in a pdf file as well? Thanks much, Dean

Matthew, thank you very much for posting the wonderful pdf's on the 6 machines. Please thank Gina and Ed for me also for their time and effort to make these available. Too bad there is no further information on how David Kuznitz built his amazing belt sanding machine!

Also, thanks for making Matthias Wandell's video available. I saw the earlier videos of his on the initial build but not the final results. I can only hope that I could become as capable as Matthias is.

By the way, I did notice that the Treadle Lathe article did not have a pdf available.

I'd love to have this book. Good techniques are timeless.

I picked up a few used FWW magazines last week. On the back of the cover of FWW #105 (April 1994) there is one of the nicest home made sanders I've seen. The title of the short article is called "Labor of Love". The maker is David Kuznitz of Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

It's a wide belt sander but the article doesn't say how wide. It does show a standard metal electrical outlet box on the front of the machine, so a little measuring, and knowing how long one of these boxes are would tell you how wide. It cost David $2,000 to build. It has 3 motors with the main motor being 7 1/2 horsepower. It has other bells & whistles also. I won't say anymore than that, but maybe Matthew could post the picture and the article here for others to see and read. It's a very short article since it's on the back page and the picture takes up most of the page.

Thanks for the great article Matthew!

- Dean

I would love to have this book. Inspiration is always needed by a woodworker.

After hearing an interview with Michael Dresdner I would definitely like to have this book.

This is one DVD set that I've coveted for a long time. Can't afford it, so winning this DVD would be wonderful! Now if I could just figure out how to win Hendrik's other 3 DVD sets. WOW!

I don't have a resource for table building. This would be great!

Chairmaking is a challenge. What a wonderful book to own! I hope I can become the owner of this copy.

What a great find! I never really thought about woodworking in the Civil War era. Of course it’s obvious once it’s mentioned. I would really like to have a copy of this book, especially if it has actual projects to build.

When it comes to hand tool work, it doesn't get much better than Tom Fidgen. I would love to have his book.

I have this book entered in a list of woodworking related books I'm hoping to purchase one day.

I really like the idea of these bench cookies. Unlike a non-skid matt on the bench, these get your work up off of the bench top and allows you to do things like routing edges. Love to have a set.