One of the other suggestions for a replacement for the beloved Hold Heet glue pot is to use a coffee mug warmer, such as this one. I chose this particular model because it has two heat settings that are ideal for heating glue (122°F and 140°F), plus it has a timer and an automatic shutoff….
Read moreWith the disappearance of the Hold Heet glue pots from the market, readers have asked for some alternatives that don’t involve purchasing industrial equipment. I’ve tried several options. This entry is about using a wax warmer that is designed to heat body wax for hair removal. The machine is sold under a variety of brand…
Read moreI am fairly jig-averse. Not because of some philosophical reason – it’s just not the way my head works. When I look for solutions to problems, “making a jig” is way down on the list. But sometimes, jigs are the only way forward. Last week I taught my first-ever class in making Gibson chairs. I was…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Monroe Robinson (shown above) is hosting Open Wire this Saturday. NB: He’s a time zone or three behind us – so you might have to wait for answers. But don’t wait to post your questions – we’ll still open things up by 8 a.m. EDT, and cut off comments…
Read moreAfter long waits and delays, we have lots and lots of stock on three items:
Crucible Holdfast
Crucible Planing Stop
LAP Pencils
Soon we’ll be restocked on dovetail templates and tomorrow we should start selling “Karvsnitt”
— Christop…
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