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Woodworking Magazines, Books, Plans and Publications: |
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Absolutely
Free Plans |
Free woodworking plans. |
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Amateur Woodworker |
Online magazine for novice woodworkers.
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Amazon Books  |
Order books online from Amazon.
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American Router |
The magazine devoted to everything about routers.
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American Woodworker |
American Woodworker magazine. Site has lots of free information, unlike many woodworking magazines. Check out their excellent tool buyers' guides in downloadable .pdf.
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Drum Sander |
Detailed plans for building a drum sander.
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Fine Woodworking |
Fine Woodworking magazine.
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Free
Woodworking Plans |
Free downloadable plans, projects and patterns.
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Highland Woodworking's Library |
Very large collection of informative, well-written (and free!) how-to articles for woodworkers. Articles in both HTML and PDF formats.
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Laymar Crafts Woodturning Hints & Tips |
Extensive collection of free plans for woodturning-related jigs, tools and shop aids.
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New
Woodworker |
Woodworking tips, tool reviews, etc. Be forewarned: the "reviews" are not critical reviews at all, but really more like infomercials, with a softball approach.
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PlanSearch |
Search online for free and not-so-free woodworking plans.
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Popular
Woodworking |
Books, plans, tool reviews, etc., from Popular Woodworking magazine.
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ShopNotes |
ShopNotes magazine.
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Taunton Press |
Woodworking magazines and books.
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Truss
Plans |
Free plans for building your own roof trusses. |
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Wood |
Wood Magazine.
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Woodcraft Plans |
Woodworking plans.
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Woodgears.ca |
Matthias Wandel's site with lots of detailed woodworking plans, articles and project info.
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WoodProjects |
Free woodworking plans and projects.
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Woodsmith |
Woodsmith magazine for woodworkers. If you're going to subscribe to only one mag, this one is it.
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Woodworker's
Journal  |
Rockler's woodworking projects magazine.
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Woodworkers
Library |
Discounted woodworking books.
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Woodworker's
Workshop |
Links to free woodworking plans and projects.
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Woodworking Magazine Index |
Searchable index of topics in over 30 woodworking and DIY home improvement magazines.
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Woodworking Plans |
Woodworking plans online. Many are free.
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Workbench
Magazine |
Woodworking plans and home improvement information.
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Technical Charts, Conversions, and Data for Woodworkers: |
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Bolt
Specifications |
ASTM and SAE specifications for machine bolts.
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BTU Calculations |
Determine BTU heating requirements for any size room or building. Great for calculating the capacity of heater needed for your shop.
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Drawer Size
Calculations |
Calculate drawer heights using arithmetic progression, or any other user-selected increment.
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Drill Bit
Decimal Equivalents |
Chart giving decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. Also shows charts for tap drill sizes and screw clearances. |
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Drill Bit Decimal Equivalency Chart |
Another chart with decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. (Printable .pdf)
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Drill Bit
Speed Chart |
Chart for determining optimum speed for drilling wood based on bit diameter. (Printable .pdf)
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Dust Collector Research |
Bill's Cyclone Dust Collector Research (William F. Pentz). A very extensive examination of the application and safety considerations of dust collectors in the home shop. A must-read before you set up your woodworking shop.
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Edge Sharpening Calculator |
Clever online calculator for determining proper bevel angles for sharpening knives and other cutting tools. Results given in inches, millimeters, and how many coins you need to stack to achieve the desired angle.
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Electric
Motor FAQ |
Information about electric motors, from rec.woodworking.
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Electric
Motor Glossary |
Definitions of electric motor terms.
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Electric
Motor Horsepower Ratings |
The Numbers Game: A Primer on Single-Phase A.C. Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings (PDF). Learn the real truth behind the hype.
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Electrical Wiring FAQ |
Exhaustive, 2-part FAQ on DIY wiring.
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Exotic Wood Pictures |
Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.
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Fasteners |
Desriptions of some common woodworking fasteners, along with several useful charts showing pilot and clearance hole diameters, drill bit speeds, etc.
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Hardwood
Information Center |
Look up properties of different woods.
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Lumber Chart |
Chart comparing attributes of various types of hardwood and softwood. Includes lumber sizing chart. (Printable .pdf) |
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Machine Optimization |
Detailed articles on how to perform improvements on certain tools. |
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Math |
Basic math for woodworkers.
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MDF FAQ |
O.K., you've always wanted to know about this stuff. Here's the definitive article on MDF (medium density fiberboard). Excellent material for building loudspeaker cabinets.
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Micromesh Chart |
Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.
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Mortising Machines |
NewWoodworker.com article on the fine points of setting up and fine-tuning a chisel and bit mortising machine..
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NEMA
Electrical Receptacles |
Chart showing the NEMA straight-blade and twist-lock 125V, 250V, and split-phase plug and receptacle configurations. A useful reference for shop wiring. (Printable .pdf)
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NewWoodworker.com Articles |
Lots of free how-to articles on many woodworking topics.
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Sheet Goods Selector |
Describes qualities of different sheet goods. |
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This To That |
Determine the best glue for the materials being joined.
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Tree Identification |
Identify most American trees. From the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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Tree Species Map |
Clickable tree species map of North America. Find native trees of any state, province, and Mexico.
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Voltage Drop Calculator |
Determine voltage drop based on amperage, wire size and length.
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Wood Characteristics |
Appearance and other physical properties of different species of hardwood and softwood.
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Wood
Glue Application Chart |
Comparison chart of different types of wood glues, with their applications. (Printable .pdf)
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Wood
Handbook |
Download the free wood properties handbook from the U.S. Forest Service.
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Wood Samples |
Photos of different kinds of wood to aid identification.
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Wood Samples |
More photos of wood.
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Wood
Screw Drilling Chart |
Gives the correct pilot and clearance hole diameters for wood screws in hardwood and softwood.
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Woodworking Sites, DIY, and General Information: |
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Accident Database |
Searchable database of woodworking accidents reported by people stupid enough to admit their mishaps. Searchable by machine type, accident type, etc., to satisfy everyone's morbid curiosity. |
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ASWR |
American Sycamore Woodworker's Retreat. Tired of returning home from a vacation with nothing other than a stupid t-shirt to show for it? Go to woodworking camp at ASWR and pick up some new skills, not to mention a cool new piece of furniture that you built yourself. |
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Ask the
Builder |
Learn about home improvement and DIY projects.
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AskToolTalk |
Information on woodworking and home improvement projects.
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DATAMP |
Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents. A clearinghouse of historical patents on woodworking machinery and antique tools. |
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Dieckman, Cue Builder |
Extensive resource for building billiards cues, from Dennis Dieckman. |
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DIY Net |
Do It Yourself Network.
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Electronic
Neanderthal |
Site dedicated to woodworking with antique hand tools.
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Growing
Lifestyle |
Lots of DIY home improvement and gardening info.
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HomeTime |
More how-to advice for those DIY projects.
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ImproveNet |
Don't want to do it yourself? Find a contractor here.
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Internet
Woodworking |
Numerous links to sources of woodworking supplies, tools, lumber, books, etc.
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Lowe's
How-To Library |
Lots of good project advice.
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Medieval
Woodworking |
Medieval and Renaissance woodworking.
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Minnesota Woodworkers Guild |
A group of professional and amateur woodworkers.
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New Yankee
Workshop |
Homepage of the New Yankee Workshop show.
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Old Woodworking
Machines |
Information on vintage woodworking machines. Find owner's manuals and other data.
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101
Woodworking Tips |
Woodworking tips & techniques from Woodsmith, Shopnotes and Workbench magazines. Lots of ideas for shop-made jigs. |
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Sawdust
Making |
A guide for the beginning woodworker.
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Software
for Woodworkers |
Download free programs to calculate board-feet, determine shelf loading, perform geometric calculations, design projects, etc. |
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Software for Woodworkers |
More free and trialware programs useful to woodworkers.
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Tips
& Techniques |
Tips & techniques from Woodnet magazine.
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Woodbin |
Woodworking software, books, etc.
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Woodbutcher's
Shop |
A woodworker's page with lots of interesting info, tips and links.
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WoodCentral |
Discussion groups, tool reviews, tips, links and more.
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Wood Web |
Everything for the woodworking industry. Lots of good stuff for hobbyists, too.
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Woodworker's
Central |
Info, tool reviews - submit your own reviews. Site has scans of different types of wood - a unique feature.
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Woodworking Channel |
View woodworking video online.
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Woodworking
Dictionary |
Fairly comprehensive dictionary of woodworking terms.
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Woodworking FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions from rec.woodworking on various topics of interest to woodworkers.
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Woodworking Glossary |
Glossary of common woodworking terms.
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Woodworking
Webring |
Collection of websites devoted to woodworking.
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Woodworking Shows |
Woodworking shows around the US.
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WoodworkWeb |
Interactive resource for woodworkers. Lots of articles, tips, and a user forum.
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WoodZone |
Woodworking tips, tools, etc. Includes an extensive list of wood properties.
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Distributors and Retailers of Woodworking Tools, Hardware and Supplies: |
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Amazon Tool Crib |
Order tools from Amazon. Free shipping on most orders over $25. Check them first for tools and accessories. |
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American Woodcrafter's Supply |
Wood components - knobs, handles, shaker pegs, carvings, hardware, etc.
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Betterley Industries |
Tools for the woodworking and laminate industries.
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Carbide |
Router bits, saw blades, tooling, etc.
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Churilla, Bernie |
Bernie Churilla Marketing, Blaine, Minnesota. Woodworking machinery, tooling and supplies.
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Coastal Tool |
Discount tools online.
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Constantines |
Tools and supplies.
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CPO Tools |
Reconditioned Bosch tools.
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Eagle
America |
Tools, and a huge selection of router bits. Free catalog.
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Festool Junkie |
Full-line distributor of Festool products.
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Fleet Farm |
Mills Fleet Farm. Tools, work clothes, home improvement supplies, etc. Stores throughout midwestern and northern states.
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Garrett
Wade |
Woodworking tools and supplies. |
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Harbor
Freight |
Low-cost, off-name tools. |
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Hartville
Tool |
Router bits, chisels, etc.
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Highland
Woodworking |
Woodworking tools, supplies, workshops and seminars, and more. Formerly Highland Hardware.
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Home Depot |
The Home Depot. Stores everywhere. |
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Jamestown
Distributors |
Finishes, adhesives, fasteners and supplies for boat builders and others requiring corrosion-resistant components. |
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J&L
Industrial Supply |
Aimed at metalworkers, this company (with its huge catalog) has some items of interest to woodworkers.
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Just Clamps |
The name speaks for itself. BTW, you can never have too many clamps.
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King Fasteners |
Suppliers of fasteners for pneumatic nail guns.
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Klingspor's |
Klingspor's Woodworking Shop. Tools and supplies.
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Lee Valley |
High-end woodworking tools, gardening supplies, etc.
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Lowe's |
Lowe's Home Improvement.
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Meisel Hardware Specialties |
Hardware and hobby supplies.
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Menard's |
Save big money at Menard's. Stores throughout the midwest and northern states.
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MLCS |
Router bits and accessories.
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Nail Gun Depot |
Cordless and air powered nailers, staplers, nails and supplies.
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Nice Knobs |
O.K., it's not what you think. Actually a source of hard-to-find wood and metal pulls, knobs, handles, etc.
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Nob
Hill Hardware |
Door, cabinet and bath hardware.
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Northern
Tool |
Low-cost tools. Similar to Harbor Freight.
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Outdoor Craftsman Supply |
Plans, books, tools and hardware.
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Peachtree
Woodworking Supply |
Tools and woodworking supplies.
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PriceCutter |
Low-cost router bits and accessories.
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Reid Tool |
Industrial supplies and tooling components.
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Restoration
Hardware |
Furniture, home accessories and a huge selection of cabinet hardware. Lots of cool retro stuff. Stores in many major cities. |
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Rockler |
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. Stores in many major cities. |
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RouterBits |
Routerbits.com. Find bits made by a wide range of manufacturers.
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Savannah
Toolhouse |
Power tools online.
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Seven Corners
Hardware |
Seven Corners in St. Paul, MN. Order their huge catalog. |
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Sommerfeld's |
Router bits and tables, forstner bits, etc.
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Stockroom Supply |
Sandpaper, belts and other abrasive products.
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Surplus Center |
A good source for surplus electric motors and hydraulic equipment.
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Surplus
Tool Mart |
Discount and overstock tools.
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Swanson
Hardware |
Hardware for remodelers and cabinetmakers. Huge selection on hand.
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TAP Plastics |
Just one word: plastics.
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Thomas Tool & Supply |
Construction and woodworking tools and supplies. Stores located throughout Minnesota.
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Tool
King |
Power tools online. Many reconditioned tools.
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Tool Marts |
Power tools online.
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Tools-Plus |
Power tools online.
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Tool Seeker |
Compare prices online for power tools.
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Tools Today |
Router bits, saw blades, other wood-cutting tools. Carries hard-to-find carbide jointer and planer knives.
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Twin Cities Woodworking
Sources |
Links to equipment dealers, lumber, etc. for the Twin Cities area and elsewhere.
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Tyler
Tool |
Power tools online. |
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Western Tool Supply |
Tools.
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Woodcraft
Supply Co. |
Woodworking tools and supplies. Similar to Rockler. |
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Woodhaven |
Tools and supplies.
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Woodline |
Huge selection of router bits and router bit assortments. Excellent prices.
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Woodpeckers |
Woodworking tools, router accessories, measuring tools, etc.
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Woodworker's
Choice |
Woodworking supplies, bits, etc. A huge selection of all the little gadgety stuff you need around the shop. |
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Woodworker's
Hardware |
Cabinet hardware, slides, hinges, etc.
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Woodworker's
Supply |
Tools and supplies.
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Sources of Tools, Supplies, and Information for Pen-Making and Other Woodturning: |
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Amazon |
Amazon tools and hardware.
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Arizona Silhouette |
Pen-making supplies and lots of nice project photos.
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Augum's Pen Works |
Pen-making supplies.
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Beall |
Chucks, collets, mandrels, and other supplies.
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Bear Tooth Woods |
Pen-making supplies and blanks.
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Berea Hardwoods |
Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.
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Bethlehem Holy Land Olive Wood |
Importer and distributor of rare and unique olive wood.
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BG Artforms |
BG Artforms. Tools and supplies for pen-turning. Source of the excellent "Pen Turner's Workbook," an informative primer on the subject of pen-turning.
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Corian |
Everything you wanted to know about Corian.
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Craft Supplies USA |
Woodturning tools and supplies.
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Diefenbacher |
High quality chisels and carving tools with surprisingly reasonable prices.
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Exotic
Woods |
Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.
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Exotic Wood Pictures |
Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.
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Golden Nib |
Nibs, pen cases, ink refills, and turning supplies.
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Goosebay Lumber |
Pen blanks and other turning woods.
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Hobby
Woods |
Turning and carving woods and supplies.
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HUT Products |
Pen-turning and crafts supplies.
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Hylands, Dave |
Hobbyist website with pen-making tutorial and plans for a pen drilling jig.
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Lee Tree Woodworks |
Exotic wood pen blanks.
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Micromesh Chart |
Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.
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New Woodworker |
Information on pen-making.
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Packard Woodworks |
Wood turning tools and supplies.
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Pen Making Supplies |
Pen kits, tools and supplies.
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Penn State
Industries |
Woodworking tools and supplies. Specializing in woodturning and dust collection systems.
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Pen Shop |
Discussion forum and information on pen-turning.
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Pens Of Color |
Pen-making supplies.
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Pen Tool Review |
Reviews of pen kits, tools, and pen-turning books and DVDs.
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Penturners |
International Association of Pen Turners. Lots of excellent information about pen turning.
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Pen Turners Paradise |
Australian source of pen turning supplies.
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Perfect Pen Company |
Pens, supplies, and the best prices around on quality pen refills.
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River Ridge Products |
Turning blanks - featuring stabilized woods, Dymondwood, and AcryliWood.
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Rockler |
Rockler's pen-making kits and supplies.
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Sorby |
Robert Sorby cutting tools.
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Steebar |
Pen-making supplies from Steebar.
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Turncrafts |
Mandrel rods, bushings, lathe accessories, turning supplies.
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Turning Pens |
A good introductory tutorial on pen-making.
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William Wood-Write |
Canadian source of pen blanks.
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Wood Chips |
Woodturning supplies.
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Woodcraft
Supply Co. |
Woodcraft's pen kits and supplies. |
Wooden Pen |
Detailed and thorough tutorial on making pens. |
Wooden Wonders |
Pen-making supplies.
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Wood Pen Blanks |
Unusual and interesting laminated pen blanks. |
Wood Pen Pro |
Pen kits, mandrels, blanks, etc. |
WoodTurningz |
Pen-making tools and supplies.
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WoodWrite, Ltd. |
Lathes, pen kits and supplies.
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Sources of Hardwood Lumber and Wood Components: |
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Australian Burls |
Burls and other highly figured wood, imported from Australia.
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Badger
Hardwoods |
Badger Hardwoods, Walworth, WI.
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Berea Hardwoods |
Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.
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Brad's Burls |
Australian supplier of burls, bowl blanks, slabs, pen blanks, veneers, etc.
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Burl Source |
Australian Burls and Utah Box Elder Burl.
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Cook Woods |
Specializing in exotic hardwoods of the world.
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Curly Woods |
Order your curly wood here.
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Dale the Burl Guy |
Burls, turning blanks, slabs, pen blanks.
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Duluth
Timber |
Flooring and millwork made from reclaimed timber, Duluth, MN.
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East Teak |
Supplier of teak lumber and other exotic hardwoods.
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Eisenbrand Exotic Hardwoods |
Burls, figured lumber, turning blanks.
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Exotic
Woods |
Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.
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Forest
Products Supply |
Supplier of hardwood, plywood and MDF, Maplewood, MN. |
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Gallery Hardwoods |
Specialists in figured and unique woods and tonewoods. |
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Gilmer Wood Co. |
Burls, slabs, turning wood, musical instrument wood. |
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Global Wood Source |
Exotic and rare woods, hardwood flooring, veneers, lumber.
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Goosebay Lumber |
Pen blanks and other turning woods.
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Grange
Hall Hardwoods |
Grange Hall Hardwoods, Plum City, WI.
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Hartzell Wood Stock |
Hartzell Wood Stock, Lime Springs, IA.
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Habitat Hardwoods |
Habitat Hardwoods, Welch, MN.
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Itasca
Wood Products |
Carving and hobby wood.
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Koa Wood Hawaii
Wood Products |
Koa and other fine Hawaiian hardwoods.
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Logs-To-Lumber |
Logs-to-Lumber Co., Inver Grove Heights, MN.
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Newton Woods |
Featuring Custom Veneer Panels, Black Walnut Burl Veneers, Slabs, Turning Stock, and Buckeye Burl.
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NHLA Hardwood Search |
National Hardwood Lumber Association's search portal for finding lumber wholesalers and retailers by species and location.
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Northern
Hardwoods |
Northern Hardwoods, Cannon Falls, MN.
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Ocooch
Hardwoods |
Ocooch Hardwoods, Richland Center, WI.
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Redwood Burl |
Redwood burl slabs, fireplace mantels, turning blanks and carving blocks.
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Renneberg
Hardwoods |
Renneberg Hardwoods, West Menahga, MN, and locations around the upper midwest.
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Righteous Woods |
Burls, logs, bowl blanks, hardwood lumber.
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Root
River Hardwoods |
Root River Hardwoods, Preston, MN and Albert Lea, MN.
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Saunders
Brothers |
It's hard to get excited about wooden dowels, but these guys have every kind, size and shape imaginable.
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Sebastian's |
Sebastian's Specialty Hardwoods, Seneca, WI.
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Slim's
Woodshed |
Slim's Woodshed, Harmony, MN.
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Texas Woodcrafts |
Texas turning wood.
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Unique Mesquite |
