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The Track Saw Can Be Your Friend 

by Andrew Davis

The track saw is generally and underrated tool.  At least Andrew thinks so.  And given his premise the track saw has considerable value, especially, when cutting 4' x 8' plywood sheets or rough slabs, which he does. 

An article like this provides considerable valuable advice from a user you know.  In fact, Andrew offers a check list of useful considerations if you are considering a purchase.  Make up your own mind but The Track Saw May Be Your Friend.

Congratulations to Andrew for another good year of well researched and imaginative articles.  Andrew welcomes your feedback.

This is the last Bevel Cut article until the next membership year starting in September.  All past Bevel Cut articles from the past year will be added to the archive accessible from the Resources tab. 

North Bennet Street School tour in May 2023 of the Cabinet and Furniture Making Department and Violin Making Department

The Vintage Toll Shoppe - Online

Eric Robinson of www.thevintagetoolshoppe.com is offering an ongoing 10% discount to EMGW members for online purchases.  They sell quality vintage tools and the store is in NH, so there is no tax and shipping is included.  Log into the website to navigate to the Special Member Discounts link under the Members tab for special online instructions to receive the 10% discount.

Northland Forest Products - Kingston, NH

at 36 Depot Road Kingston, NH 03848.
(603) 642-8275 is direct line to the retail shop in Kingston for folks to call with questions or to help determine lumber availability and price.  Ask for Derek or Gabbie for assistance and 10% discount with your up to date membership card.  Northland Forest Products is a self serve 1^st come 1^st serve facility.  Steve McKenna is a satisfied customer.

Barney and Carey Lumber (https://www.barneyandcareylumber.com/), a new lumberyard to the Guild, is offering a 10% discount  with an up to date EMGW membership card or a picture of it.  The lumberyard also offers woodworking tools, supplies, and milling.  Barney and Carey Lumber is located in Avon, MA.

Plan for Wood Movement

Rob Carver

Designing and joining wood pieces must account for seasonal wood movement.  This we know.  But just how much to allow is another matter.  Rob leaves the science and math to woodworker and author Christian Becksvoort with a cited Fine Woodworking article.  But there is more that can be said for wood movement by understanding inherent variability with sizes, species, and seasoning.  And variability is the operative word, for it is used in other disciplines from Statistics to Stoicism.

Rob would like us to think about variability in a broader sense as you will see in the article Plan for Wood Movement.  And when you return to woodworking be sure to understand variability.  You don't want your joined wood to crack or stick.

You can reach Rob for comments and additional information, by clicking Rob Carver.

Is Clutter Part of Your

Natural Workshop Habitat?

by Andrew Davis

You think you have seen clutter?  Wait until you see some examples in Andrew's article Is Clutter Part of Your Natural Workshop Habitat?

By the way, how would you rate your clutter?  You see there is a EMGW standard being published in our community sure to spread across the land.  Check out the Bevel Cut Clutter Analysis Grading System.  Andrew has put in considerable research to fine tune his rankings, so take a look.  Maybe you will see your workshop in one of the pictures or categories.  It kind of motivates me to get out the broom.

Andrew welcomes your feedback.

by the Wavy Cutting Board Project Team Led by Jeff Clunie

Auction was held at the Needham Furniture Makers facility.

Segmented Turning by Paul Schultz - December 10, 2022