woodezine - Volume II - Issue XI - November 2004

Woodworking News
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Hitachi's new all-day Nailer

  

Featuring an aggressive new design, Hitachi Power Tools' impressively light clipped head framing nailer, the NR90AD, weighs only 7 lbs. Yet it has the power to fasten engineered lumber all day long - without the weariness brought on by traditional heavy guns. The NR90AD incorporates numerous contractor defined features into a tool that is more than 1 lb. lighter than the leading competition. Selective Actuation allows the user to switch from sequential to contact fire (rapid repeat or single shot) with the flip of a switch. The tool-less depth of drive dial adjusts for flush or countersunk drives into varying material. The high carbon steel toenail and nose mounted vibration pads provide extreme flexibility and dependability. And with a weight of only 7lbs., it is the ideal framing nailer for extended use or overhead applications.

From its extended grip and wide range of acceptable fasteners to its two piece aluminum magazine, everything is end-user defined. The aggressive appearance reflects the new ergonomic design being implemented by Hitachi Power Tools. The NR90AD comes with safety glasses.

For more info, call 800-829-4752 or visit them online (www.hitachipowertools.com)


The British are Coming!

U.K. based Woodrat is touring the US this fall and spring, attending 26 shows with a further 3 being attended by The Craftsman Gallery (an independent dealer). The U.S. based Craftsman Gallery will be at the Expo Center in Fort Washington (PA) from November 5 through 7, and at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines November 12-14. They also will be part of the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass., from January 14 -16. Aside from demonstrating the versatile WoodRat jig, they stock plunge bars for most popular routers.

The WoodRat jig (not shown) is a versatile joint making machine for serious woodworkers. It's affordable, yet can cope with over 100 distinct and useful joints. And it doesn't use awkward templates or guide bushings that restrict or limit your craftsmanship.

For more info, click on the image at right. (www.chipsfly.com)

  



Anhinga by Brad Story

 

  

New England Awards

The Society of Arts and Crafts has announced the sixth SAC Artist Awards. The intent and criteria of the SAC Artist Awards is to encourage and support New England artists who show a mastery of their craft media and create original and innovative work.

This year's Artist Award winners are Rebecca Hutchinson (Clay), Michelle Samour (Paper), Brad Story (Wood/Mixed Media - see image at right), and J. Fred Woell (Jewelry/Metals). Each recipient is included in an exhibition at the SAC gallery (see below) and receives a $2,000 cash award.

The Society of Arts and Crafts is located at 175 Newbury Street in Boston, and the gallery hours are Mon-Sat, 10-6, Sun 12-5. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.

For more info, visit them online (www.societyofcrafts.org)

2005 Woodworking Show
is Filling up Fast

The largest woodworking machinery and supply event in North America next year will happen at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 27 through the 30th. But the industry isn't waiting until the last minute to sign up for the show. Companies are already reserving space at record levels.
"Exhibitor space reservations have already equaled 2003, and weÕve got ten more months to go," said Jeff Oliverson, the show's committee chair. The average booth size is increasing by 7.5 per cent over the last show, too.

The AWFS (R) Fair began in Los Angeles in 1957 and has been held biennially at the Anaheim Convention Center since 1987. It averages 27,500 participants including attendees and exhibitors, with more than 760 exhibiting companies. By moving the show to Las Vegas, organizers predict an increase in both of these categories. The show is scheduled to utilize over 400,000 net square feet.

If you make or supply product for the woodworking industry, or want to see what's new for professional woodshops, visit the AWFS online (www.awfsfair.org) or call 800-946-2937.

  



Tim Rousseau, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship

 

Fellowship Program Launched

A year-round Studio Fellowship Program for furniture makers is being launched at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The program offers free studio space to "emerging and established makers who wish to explore new work in a stimulating, supportive environment". Starting on December 1st, six fellowship positions are available for terms ranging from one month to one year. Fellows share a dedicated workshop facility - the newly-constructed, 4,500-square-foot Jackson Building on the Center's 11-acre campus.

The implementation of this Studio Fellowship Program follows a successful $2.4 million capital campaign which the Center concluded earlier this year. Among other goals, the campaign funded construction of the Jackson Building and established a $600,000 Studio Fellowship Endowment to support the program. In addition to studio space, Fellows have open access to lectures and demonstrations by instructors in the Center's other programs; a 9-month Comprehensive course, 12-week Intensive courses and numerous workshops. More than forty leading furniture makers from across the country and around the world teach at the school every year.

For more info, visit them online (www.woodschool.org).

To contact the Center, call 207-594-5611, or send an e-mail (cfc@woodschool.org)

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