Tom

Thanks Fred. Happy Woodworking!

I have a shiny head.

Thanks Vince

I agree, Jeff. And as I mentioned, the piece is very comfortable, too. We met Steven's parents and grandmother while we were in the booth. A fun family, for sure.

A rocket-powered router. I like that...

Folks, I'm trying to get more info about PTI's request.

Nice and simple

Thanks, crooked

Thanks, Matt.

Thanks for the compliments, beem. But I have to defend FWW against one of your statements earlier:

"FWW like all other consumer magazines is a delivery system for advertisers, and advertising revenues are what generally pay the bills not subscribers. As such, it's never a good idea to piss off your primary revenue source, which in this case encompasses the power tool industry."

To be frank, our business model does not rely primarily on advertising, though it certainly is a factor. To maintain editorial credibility, we have a big separation between editorial and advertising, and have never held back punches in tool reviews because they include items made or sold by advertisers. As a result, we've had advertisers pull their ads because of poor showings in our reviews. Editorially, we have not taken a side in this issue, either; rather, we've tried to present both sides as fairly as we can. And when we send our comments to the CPSC, we will also be fair.

beem, this is a touchy subject, as you’ve noted. I think FWW has been as fair as possible in our coverage. In FWW issue #224, which comes out after the CPSC’s deadline, I wrote an article that tells the story of how this whole issue developed. Unfortunately our interviews with PTI representatives were used for the print article and never made it online. However, I’ll post the text of that article in a related blog. You’ll see comments from both the PTI and SawStop (Stephen Gass), and get insight into how we’ve gotten to this point with the pending CPSC ruling. You’ll also see some details of the Osorio vs. One World Technologies lawsuit that brought this to the fore.

Good info, rmnbike. Thanks...

Thanks for the tip, Swagmann

Dr, I think that would work, but in this case the cheek and top and bottom shoulders were different widths.

I'm glad I'm not alone in where I find "inspiration"

Yes, Woodsmithy. Shame on me... thanks

Thank you all for the witty comments. It was a tough choice, but I picked the caption by Dzunner (on June 7):

"When Powermatic decided to enter the electric razor market, there were bound to be a few design obstacles."

I'll be shipping out the prize next week.

My shop teachers had a very positive impact on me. They often had more common sense answers than the guidance counselors did.

Dean, I'm hoping to get high res images from Jerry so folks can get a better look.

Thanks for the tips, Preston71.

Thanks for all the feedback, folks. I'm still poring through all the responses. More to come...

Dean, Mr. Smith says the entire kit cost around $600 (he recommends buying the items when they're on sale--more good advice).

The most sound tool advice I've ever heard is to buy the best tool you can afford.

@Joe4: Used tools are a great option for budget-minded folks. We'll be running an article on buying used machinery in an upcoming issue.

Santa's elves can make a lot of toys with these bits...

Thanks for the offer, Tom, but I can't accept gifts from mfgs.

Tom,
No reason to apologize. I thought the sale was interesting. Thanks for the clarifications.

I wonder how much jail time he got...

Boy, mv, I hope not, but the road certainly seems to be heading that way.

Yup, hand tools are a big jump for most woodworkers... me included. The refinements you can make with hand tools are unrivaled by most machines.

I've learned a lot from Garrett during various photo shoots in his shop, not only about woodworking but also about design. He has a great eye.

I'd love to go back and talk about woodworking, shrogers. I think it would be fun.

I'm bowled over, JT. Nice job.

flubaru, you can make a donation by calling (626) 798-7774. You also could arrange to make a donation by visiting Side Street Projects' website (www.sidestreet.org); click on the "support" tab at the top of the page.

But then I wouldn't be able to watch the game or eat my nachos without making a large mess.

I wish I had more time to learn about SketchUp. Honestly, I'd rather spend the little free time I have in the shop... or at a nice warm pub.

Nice job, Mike, as usual. I followed your lead on making a mockup. Check out my blog at:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23295/finally-a-project-i-really-want-to-build

Thanks, Gina. Just ignore some of my harsh language in the FWW shop as I build this thing. By the way, folks should also check out Mike Pekovich's blog on how he used a mockup in building his Arts and Crafts display case:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22491/mock-up-leads-to-a-happy-ending

His project will be published in FWW #211.

Not yet.

That's dandy! Seriously...

Davie, if you use it, it's a woodworking tool...

Wow, these are all excellent ideas. I can't believe I forgot the Sharpie!

Matt, were you really woodworking with those hands or hunting wild boar with a knife?

Scary stuff, and it's so easy to forget about the rags.

Here's a dandy website: www.dandyism.net. Based on that site, I can attest to the fact that Matt is no dandy.

Yup, we have a great video staff. I can attest to the fact that the producers make the talent work really hard... But it's worth the effort, for sure.

That's probably better than head cheese... though I suppose if he cut himself it could be wine cheese...

goodguy, thanks for your input and thoughtful comments. I'm happy the post brought back fond memories for you. (Thanks also for pointing out the mistake.)

Not even close, sleepy. Matt doesn't have a price list on his site, but he tells me many of the planes cost a bit more than $2K. They are custom made, so the price obviously isn't as low as what you'd pay for a factory made tool.

The folks who work there are very helpful and friendly, too.

One word: Magnificent

Folks, I received a note from Jeff Lohr, with a bit more info on his program. Here's an excerpt...

“Thanks for the fine write up on the blog and the effort you put forth to publish something about our project in Ghana, W. Africa. This effort was both founded and to this day remains in a primarily woodworking based community. You should know that 90% of the funding for this project has come solely from private and personal donations from the students that have attended my Practical Woodworking Course that I offer 8 weeks out of each year when I am able to schedule such classes around regular commission work. I am proud to say that each student based their donations and support for this project on the value of their own woodworking experience here at my shop in Schwenksville, PA. Nonetheless, we are in constant need of funding to keep our high quality grassroots project on track so your piece about us on the BLOG may generate some private interest in getting us much needed additional support from the USA based woodworking community.”

--Jeff Lohr

I'm still trying to get all the manure out of the crevices in the soles of my shoes. Garrett does have a special life. Thanks for the comments (and background on farm safety)

I'd join that league...

There goes one Final Four prediction... See ya, W. VA.

Great tips. Thanks for sharing...

Memphis,
I don't recall that article, but I'd be happy to help you with any of your questions about joints.

Memphis, 70s is a nice temperature range for applying epoxy. Just be sure those ducks from the Peabody don't tread on it. As for the detritus, a little calamine goes a long way toward keeping it under control.

Exactly, but I think my language during and after the fall may have been a bit more ... colorful.

I recently made one of these with my son, Ryan. We had a great time doing it.

I loved that playscape dad.

from,Ryan

Thanks for the compliments...