woodezine - Volume III - Issue VI - JUNE 2005

Woodworking News
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2005 Woodlander Gatherings
An unusual arts and crafts event is planned for New York's magnificent Hudson River Valley in late August, and another in central Wisconsin is scheduled for early July. Woodlander Gatherings have been happening around the country for the past five years. These are opportunities for artists, craftspeople, gardeners, eco-spiritualists and others who have an interest in earth-based activities to get together, share information and discuss issues of an economic, political and spiritual nature. Rustic artist and author Daniel Mack is hosting both events.

  

There are over thirty workshops and events planned during the three days and is it "a rich opportunity for career development and networking for area artists and craftspeople," according to Mack. Admission is by registration for the whole event, or by the day.

For more info, visit The Woodlanders online at http://www.woodlanders.com

$50,000 for Woodshop Education

  

WoodLINKS USA is an industry-driven and supported program that helps develop a modern, consistent curriculum for high schools, vocational, and career-training programs in the U.S. Programs are currently offered in over 50 schools.

Barry Howerton, president of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), presented a check in the amount of $50,000 to Keith Malmstadt, president of WoodLINKS USA at the Education Forum held on April 22, 2005 during the 14th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference in Destin Beach, Florida. Howerton also announced that AWFS would once again be sponsoring up to 40 teachers, covering their travel and hotel expenses so they can participate in this year's WoodLINKS Teachers Forum to be held at the AWFS¨Fair, July 27-30 in Las Vegas.

For more information on WoodLINKS, visit them online at http://www.woodlinks.com/USA/home.html

3-in-1 Sanding Station
Here's a great idea for anyone with limited space and a spindle sander on their wish list. The Palmgren 3-In-1 Sanding Center with Dust Collection was on Amazon.com this week (late May) for $549.99 with free shipping. The machine (model number 81221) has cast iron tilt table for the sanding disk and belt, plus vertical or horizontal positions on the belt sander.

Palmgren says they bridge the gap between homeowner and pro tools, and their product line seems to support the claim. Have a look-see at http://www.palmgren.com

 
 

New CMT Biscuit Joiner Blades
You can make biscuit joining quick and easy with the new 100mm CMT Biscuit Joiner Blades with their trademark orange PTFE Industrial coating. These cutters are high-grade German steel and they have 6 micrograin, carbide-tipped teeth that guarantee years of use. The new blades fit Lamello™, DeWalt™, Skil™, Bosch™, Freud™ and other popular biscuit joiner models.

For more information, visit them online at www.cmtusa.com

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