Bard’s mesquite bench was commissioned by the Harvard Business School classmates of George W. Bush as a gift for the president. Simple lines accent the piece. It also features a commemorative plaque.
Photo: Mark Bennett, White Oak Studio
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Ryobi P601 18V ONE+
Power: Very good Cut visibility: Fair Control: Fair (with standard base) Bit changes: Fair Depth adjustment: Excellent
Weight: 9.5 lb. Amps: 8.8 Variable speed: Yes Belt alignment: Excellent Material removal rate: Very good Sanding flatness: Excellent Shaping/scribing: Very good Handling on side: Fair Dust collection with hose: Fair
These gauges can be easily and precisely adjusted with one hand, which allows you to set the tool while holding a ruler or workpiece in the other. The quality is exceptional, and all have sharp cutters that offer great visibility.
The NGX Clamp Edge System from Bora promises to deliver all the functionality of a proper track saw using the garden-variety circular saw you already own. The five-piece Deluxe set includes the sliding saw plate, the 50-in. Clamp Edge track (with built-in edge clamp), a 50-in. extension track, two specialty clamps for angled cuts, and zero-clearance plastic strips for both tracks.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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