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It’s show #590 – On today’s show, we’re talking about… Tools we wish existed, shopping for a grinder, Why don’t you buy another super expensive, super specific tool??
Giveaway Winner!
Nathaniel Snell is the winner of the WoodRiver small shoulder plane. We had over 500 entrants and thank you for everyone who entered. The great new is Woodcraft likes the idea and there will be more of this to come.
What’s on the Bench
- Marc is make cat collar tags with a laser and avoiding drywall.
- Shannon used his new WoodRiver shoulder plane and admits it might has a use in his shop despite years of hating on shoulder planes.
- Matt finishing clearing out after sawmilling just in time for more sawmilling.
Kickback
- Jim visited Woodcraft while listening to the show and spent $1000 on stuff he doesn’t need. Goooo Woodcraft!
Dining Table Discussion
We talk about the double edged sword of specialty tools: gimmick or useful?
Listener Questions
- Simon had a tough medical procedure and is looking for advice on how to move forward with his woodworking with lack of grip strength.
- Tommaso asks what tool we want that doesn’t currently exist on the market.
- John is shopping for a grinder as he is tired of resetting the bevel using stones and sandpaper.
- Gary asks Matt why he doesn’t have a chipper for all the offcuts and waste from his saw mill.
Woodcraft Store Events
All Stores
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- September 12 and 13th – Woodpeckers vendor event – Giveaways and 15% off Woodpeckers
- October 17 and 18th – JessEm – crazy giveaways
Local Events (check local store for details)
- September 13 – Woodcraft of Grand Rapids will host a Tool Swap & Shop
- September 19-21: Appleton Woodcraft will have its grand re-opening.
- September 27: Woodcraft of Pittsburgh is hosting the Woodcraft Gallery Show 2025. Makers, this is your chance to show off your work. Bring submissions to the store 9/24-9/26.
- September 26 -27: Cleveland Woodcraft will host its Fall Back into the Shop event—15% off bag sale and you get to keep the tote! There will also be demos on both days.
- Saturday September 27: Woodcraft of Nashville will host its 22nd Anniversary Woodworking Show. It will include a storewide sale, doorbuster deals, vendor reps, free demos, free kids workshops and free lunch!
- September 27 from 1 pm – 2 pm: Newington, NH Woodcraft will host a Festool Feature Demo – Sanders. Trying to decide which sander or combination of sanders best fits your needs? They’ll help you decide!
- Saturday October 4: Woodcraft of Chattanooga will host its 11th Anniversary Woodworking Show. It will include a storewide sale, doorbuster deals, vendor reps, free demos, free kids workshops and free lunch!
- October 4-5: Pacific Northwest Woodworking & Maker Expo Presented by Woodcraft held at Expo Idaho in Boise. Woodworking vendors, makers selling handmade goods, educational seminars and a tool sale. Tickets and details available now at https://www.woodmakerexpo.com/
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One reply on “Diamonds are a Woodworker’s Best Friend | WoodTalk 590”
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https://www.hand-i-craft.com/