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SuperMax Tools announced some big news today: It has been acquired by Laguna.⠀ ⠀ The acquisition is effective immediately⠀ ⠀ SuperMax’s press release doesn’t get into too many specifics on the deal, but Bill Schroeder, president of SuperMax, says his company was looking for someone “to help expand our sanding products and to offer a broader range of products to our customers.” The release promises updates as the deal unfolds.⠀ ⠀ SuperMax recently released it 16-32 drum sander, and Laguna its 18 bx bandsaw.⠀ Laguna buys SuperMax - FineWoodworking (from http://bit.ly/2f75gja)

#Repost @kenney.matt ・・・ Yes. This is a real, working shop. It is that pretty, has that much natural light, and that many gorgeous tool racks and cabinets (there is more than one of the walnut beauties). And yes, this guy is the real deal.

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When using the drill press, I never have a good place to set aside multiple parts I am working on. So I made an adjustable shelf that mounts on the column, below the normal table, where I can place parts, bits, and accessories. What I love about it is that it also catches most of the chips from drilling and makes cleanup a cinch. I left one side open, placed a trash can under that edge, and adjusted the shelf just above the can. Now when a job is complete, cleanup takes just a few seconds. No more dustpan. To attach the tray to the drill press I made a simple hardwood frame, with a two-sided clamp that grabs the column. One side of this clamp is the central rail of the frame, screwed solidly to it. The other side of the clamp bracket is a separate part. To cut the big hole in these parts that fits around the drill-press column, clamp the parts together temporarily and use a circle-cutter or large hole saw on the drill press. To fit the plywood tray around the column, you can simply jigsaw a notch in it, and then fill the back side of the cutout once the tray is in place.⠀ ⠀ -Dan Martin, Galena Ohio⠀ ⠀ Drill-press shelf holds parts and catches wood chips - FineWoodworking (from http://www.finewoodworking.com/2016/07/27/drill-press-shelf-holds-parts-and-catches-wood-chips)

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It's about teamwork around here. Whether it's moving a four inch slab of maple around the shop or handling social media. That's right folks, time to call in the troops. Meet associate editor Barry Dima ( @bnmd_ig ) who will be manning the social media for FWW from now on. Worry not, I'm not going anywhere, I'll be pitching in. You can't get rid of my stupid posts that easily! - @benstrano

Everything exactly where it belongs. @timcolemanfurniture wouldn't do it any other way.⠀ ⠀ The rest of this swooping cherry dining table appears in our Jan/Feb issue, #266.

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We spent the day with Vic Tesolin (@minimalist_woodworker ) making all sorts of videos. What a source of incredible tips and tricks. Not to mention a laugh or two!

Gift-giving season is coming up and we've got you covered for project ideas! In our next issue, Christian Becksvoort puts together a great set of gifts you can quickly make. This candle holder is one of them, and we just published the plans online so you can get a jump on it!⠀ ⠀ http://bit.ly/2xRtci4 or link in profile

The last of @pekovichwoodworks 's favorite shots from the upcoming issue. Leave it to Mike to send in a cat photo bomb. @rayfinanfurniture uses a lot of incredible techniques in the building of this table, and the article breaks it into steps any woodworker could follow.

I think it's safe to say that @jeff.roos.video and I are having a blast hanging out with contributing editor Michael Fortune and @peteyrodin . LOTS of great video headed your way soon! - @benstrano

Another one of @pekovichwoodworks ' favorite shots from the upcoming issue. Christian Becksvoort wielding a drawknife. It doesn't get much better than that. Photo by @anissakaps

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Since there was some questions about our hats... worry not folks, made in the USA and the highest quality hat that has ever been on this oversized head of mine. - @benstrano

Get yours too! Use the discount code summer20 to get 20% off! Link in profile #Repost @mhwoodworker ・・・ Just got a new favorite hat. #woodwork #woodworker #woodworking #finewoodworkingmagazine #finewoodworking #furnituremaker @finewoodworkingmagazine

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JOHN OLENIK (Ballston Spa, N.Y.). Built in the style of Greene and Greene, Olenik’s armoire has bookmatched doors, a top with breadboard ends with ebony inlay and splines, bookmatched side panels that feature a small surprise in the form of a marquetry spider, and drawers joined with proud finger joints.⠀ .⠀ MAHOGANY, EBONY, MAPLE, SYCAMORE, 19D X 35W X 60H⠀ .⠀ Issue #261 May/June 2017

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I like to use bandings in my work, but they seldom come in the same width as a router bit. That means I have to cut the grooves in multiple passes. It’s hard to make precise adjustments to my router’s edge guide, so I came up with this simple fence. Rare-earth magnets are set just below the surface, which lets me attach standard 12-in.-long feeler gauges. The feeler gauges come in 0.001-in. increments up to 0.040 in. and larger, and they are available at most auto parts stores or online at MSCdirect.com. To make a perfect-fitting groove, I start with a bit that is a little smaller than the banding and make a pass. Then I measure the groove and the banding, pick the feeler gauge that represents the difference, and add it to the edge guide for the second pass.⠀ ⠀ —Wade Curran, Longmont, Colo.⠀ ⠀ For more info check out this workshop tip in issue #263 or here: http://bit.ly/2wje8dA

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If you're not following FWW associate editor @anissakaps, you're missing out. Where else are you going to find Christian Becksvoort playing the Shaker marimba?!⠀ Repost: @anissakaps⠀ We had way too much coffee at lunch. And that was a heck of a glue up with 22 spindles. I'll stop now... :)

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