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I will be visiting Manhattan for 8 days in a few weeks. Any recommendations for woodwork places to visit? galleries of fine furniture or not-to-be-missed tool places?
Robin L
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Diablo ‘SandNet’ 220 Grit Sanding Disc
While Diablo’s SandNet disks perform similarly to conventional paper abrasives in terms of material removal and surface prep (with some exceptions at the lower grits), they make keeping your work surface and work area clean much easier, thanks to the great dust collection possible with them.
Among the most powerful HEPA-rated shop vacs on the market, Fein’s Turbo II is quieter, more compact, and nimbler than the rest.
Rockler Deluxe Panel Clamp
These clamps can handle glue-ups between 10 in. and 36 in. wide, and boards up to 3 in. thick. Sliding feet attach to the lower bars with magnets, letting you position them quickly for stability on any surface. The spring-loaded jaws adjust easily, dropping into notches along the bars. And the powerful clamp handles clear the benchtop.
Joinery, Joists and Gender: A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century by Deirdre Visser
Part history and part survey of contemporary craft, Deirdre Visser’s Joinery, Joists and Gender: A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century (2022, Routledge) weaves the stories of historic and contemporary makers into the first collective history of women and non-binary makers in the field of wood.
Delta 26‑2251 Miter Saw
The Delta was another model that you can locate close to a wall. It employs dual articulating arms that save space while yielding good, wide cuts provided you use good technique. The saw is tied for the second-shortest overall footprint. The Delta’s ergonomics were a treat too. Thanks to convenient placement and ease of use, the locks for the miter and bevel stops were superb. Its LED results in a nice, accurate shadow. The dust collection was just slightly lower than the Makita’s, but still quality for a miter saw.
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Certainly don't miss the American Crafts Museum ( http://www.americancraftmuseum.org/ ) in midtown. Also, the Cooper Hewitt may have some furniture design objects on display. Even if it doesn't it's still a great small museum (Smithsonian's NYC Design museum - http://www.si.edu/ndm/ )
Also, the John Nelder Gallery shows some of the highest quality studio art furniture by a good variety of artists ( http://www.johnelder.com/ ).
Years ago I went to Garrett Wade, but the show room at the time was about 200 sq.ft. and not very exciting. It might have changed, but I think the address is the same, so I doubt it.
And don't forget burgers and ribs at Virgil's (I think on 44th, maybe 45th, a half block east of Broadway - Times Square, near the ABC studio)!
Have fun!
Seth
*Try the Metropolitan Museum especially its American Decorative Arts department. There's also a gallery that shows the the development of style in furniture and other artifacts that's tucked away in a corner somewhere. Be prepared to spend all day there.
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