#314-Tools & Shops 2025

Articles

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  Online Extras from FW Issue #314

  Online extras from our 2025 Tools & Shops issue.
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  Editor's Letter: What is "fine woodworking"?

  We may teach "fine woodworking" and emphasize the fundamental concepts of it, but we rarely define what the term means.
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  Pat Moriarty's new shop in an old mill

  A building that can hold large machines, provides beautiful natural light, and is filled with a community of artists leaves Pat Moriarty inspired.
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  Mobile Table Saw Outfeed Table Packs In Storage

  Easy-to-build cabinet has a multifunction top and versatile spaces below
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  Machinist's Tools in the Woodshop

  Highly accurate and quite affordable, these measuring devices can fine-tune your machines and elevate your woodwork
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  Convertible workbench cabinet

  A white oak cabinet fit for the living room opens to reveal a miniature workshop
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  Strategies for a Small Woodshop

  Downsizing from an ample workspace spurs innovation.
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  Space-Saving Sawhorses

  Folding horses are remarkably light, compact, and durable
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  Peter Follansbee's unplugged workshop

  At just under 200 sq. ft. and without electricity, Follansbee’s shop suits the way he works.
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  A lucky unlucky start

  Tim Coleman's path into woodworking may have had a slow start, but it has grown into an inspiring journey.
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  Operate a blast gate from a standing position

  A pivoting arm system makes opening and closing a blast gate easy.
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  Review: Redesigned Barr tools perform beautifully

  Dave Fisher tries out Barr's new and improved drawknives, gouges, and chisels.
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  Review: Whiteside's Ultra-Long Ultimate Trim Combination

  New pattern bit has no equal.
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  Review: Dustopper Pro

  When fitted to a 5-gal. bucket, the Dustopper Pro collects most dust before it reaches the vacuum bag.
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  Review: Ironbark Adjustable Squares

  Ironbark's adjustable try and miter squares come in a variety of sizes.