Archive for July, 2010

Woodworking #6 – The Jointer’s Jumpin’

Friday, July 30th, 2010


In this episode, I review one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber. I review my 4-step milling process, which requires some big tools. And since I know many folks don’t have a fully outfitted shop, I also present numerous alternative methods for jointing edges and flattening faces. The jointer’s jumpin’!!! Check out all of our videos and projects at thewoodwhisperer.com

County 4-H Fair begins Saturday

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

County 4-H Fair begins Saturday
Augusta, Kan. — Butler County 4-H Fair set-up activities begin tomorrow at fairground facilities in El Dorado. Check-ins for clothing, craft, woodworking, photography, leathercraft, and banners will take place Saturday.

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A Personal Touch in Warren

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

A Personal Touch in Warren
It could be a cabinet or a closet, a door or a table, or any other such wooden amenity for the homestead. Whatever it is, Alfred Brown wants his employees to know that the product, crafted in his Warren workshop, is made for a person, a neighbor, a family that will every day utilize it.

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Woodworking: How to square lumber

Friday, July 16th, 2010


7 steps to squaring lumber from rough to S4S

Students gain valuable experiences from summer enrichment program

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Students gain valuable experiences from summer enrichment program
SARAH SCHMIDTsschmidt@parisbeacon.com

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Behind the scenes with ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Behind the scenes with ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’
Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman visited Thomas Edison National Historic Park and got a close-up look at the great inventor’s labs, manufacturing facilities and his house.

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Lowell man’s creations spark joy for wheelchair-bound kids in Iraq

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Lowell man’s creations spark joy for wheelchair-bound kids in Iraq
LOWELL — Barry Lavoie’s woodworking grew quickly from hobby to small local business. But his all-natural wood puzzles are bringing smiles halfway around the world. The Lowell resident discovered that recently, when pictures posted on his Facebook account showed children in Iraq playing with his work.

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