Monthly Archives: August 2011

More about Gibson Guitar

My intention is to keep this blog about woodworking, and not about politics, but it seems that sometimes it can’t be helped. The political slime that envelopes us just won’t leave us alone. So, with that in mind, I follow … Continue reading

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The Government and the Gibson Guitar Caper

Iowahawk has busted this case wide open. All the while we were led to believe that the government had a real solid case against Gibson. But it turns out that this was a part of the operation, “Fast and Fretless”, … Continue reading

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How Owning Wood Became a Crime

Attention woodworkers! Did you know that owning wood might be considered a felony? Well, neither did I, that is until today when I learned that armed Federal agents raided the facilities of Gibson Guitar in Nashville and Memphis. Was the … Continue reading

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Choosing the Correct Blade for Your Saw

Do you think all saw blades are the same?  Choose different blades for different purposes and functions. This video from Beachside Hank will help you select and care for the blades for your table saw.  But, now that I think … Continue reading

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Belt Sander Deal: Revisited

When I see what I think is a good deal on some item or tool I like to pass it on to my readers.  Some might say that to call me frugal would be an understatement.  One source that I … Continue reading

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