Consulting Woodworker

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I review the new Uniruler folding rule, and two new tape measure designs from Future Tools LLC

I'm playing with ways of getting interesting and unusual views to add to my woodworking videos. Here I am mounting mini HD video cameras to turning tools to see what is going on at the cutting edge.

Looxcie HD Camera

Go Pro Hero3 Camera


FastCap's Kaizen Foam offers a fast and easy way to create fitted tool storage in drawers and cases. They sent me a sheet to test and review for you.

FastCap Kaizen Foam


Sawtooth Ideas' new Idea Room software (arriving in October) is literally the best thing to happen to online plans since the PDF. When you buy plans online from Sawtooth Ideas, you not only will get the PDF file, but a true 3D model of the project! See how it works on my iPad!

Clamping narrow parts on one side of your bench vice will cause it to rack diminishing clamping and potentially damaging the vice. Lee Valley sent me their simpla and clever Vice Rack Stop to test and review for you.

Vice Rack Stop


You may not have heard the name "Uffy Tools" yet, but my experience with their 23 and 18 gauge nailers should encourage you to find out more.

Uffy Tools


I got to travel to Udine, Italy where the new line of Irwin Marples Circular Saw Blades are being made. If you have ever wondered what goes into making your blades, check out this short video.

Irwin Tools


One of the most facinating parts of my trip to Italy was visiting a traditional "Squero" where they build the Gondolas that Venice is known for. This short slide show explains how these deceptively complex craft are made.

Lee Valley's Veritas Front Vice features an easy to use quick release lever and very smooth operation. See how it works on my bench.

Veritas Front Vice


These may be modern versions of luthier's planes, but they are good for much more than just instrument making! These tiny hand planes fit into spaces others cannot.

Lee Valley Veritas Detail Palm Planes

Like you, I am always skeptical about things advertised on TV. So when the folks at Forearm Forklift sent me a set, I was happy to see if they really work.

Buy them from Rockler


Buy them on Amazon


Do compost tumblers really make decent compost without having a large bin and turning it by pitchfork?

Lee Valley sent me this one and I have been using it all summer.

Rolling Composter

Low angle blade and up facing bevel make this smooth plane a winner for fine finish work and shooting boards.

Buy the Plane


My review of Lee Valley's EasyWood Tools Mini Detailer.

Find out why I think carbide tipped  turning tools are an excellent choice for beginners just learning the lathe, and the occasional wood turner.

Lee Valley Mini Detailer


Square N Tape adds "Speed Square" functionality to your favorite tape measure. See why I think it is a big time saver for framing.

I have corrected a slight mistake in how the angles are laid out.

Find it at FastCap

Watch the inventor (Tom Noon) demo the Square N Tape

My review of Rockler's new Bench Dog branded Push Bloc. They are not going to replace my GRR-Rippers at the table saw, but are excellent at the router table. The Bench Dog branding means that you can buy them from Rockler or at many local hardware stores and home centers.

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Lee Valley's new Veritas Dual Marking Gauge. Unorthadox design means great flexibility.

Lee Valley's Cable Zip Wrap System is a fast flexible alternative to traditional wire loom products. I had the opportunity to test it out for you.

Cable Zip Wrap

Rockler is generously sponsoring my website, helping me continue to bring you great content for free. Please do your part by clicking on their links. They carry a huge supply of woodworking tools, supplies and hardware. Their How-To Page and Youtube channel are worth visiting as well for more great free information.