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It’s show #590 - On today’s show, we’re talking about… Tools we wish existed, shopping for a grinder, Why don’t you buy another super expensive, super specific tool??

Nathaniel Snell is the winner of the WoodRiver small shoulder plane. We had over 500 entrants and thank you for everyone who entered. The great new is Woodcraft likes the idea and there will be more of this to come.

• Marc is make cat collar tags with a laser and avoiding drywall.
• Shannon used his new WoodRiver shoulder plane and admits it might has a use in his shop despite years of hating on shoulder planes.
• Matt finishing clearing out after sawmilling just in time for more sawmilling.

• Jim visited Woodcraft while listening to the show and spent $1000 on stuff he doesn't need. Goooo Woodcraft!

We talk about the double edged sword of specialty tools: gimmick or useful?

• Simon had a tough medical procedure and is looking for advice on how to move forward with his woodworking with lack of grip strength.
• Tommaso asks what tool we want that doesn't currently exist on the market.
• John is shopping for a grinder as he is tired of resetting the bevel using stones and sandpaper.
• Gary asks Matt why he doesn't have a chipper for all the offcuts and waste from his saw mill.

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On today’s show, we’re talking about using beeswax in finish, cleaning up an old saw, and can I run these through planer??

Marc has an extra WoodRiver small Shoulder Plane and he is going to give it away to one lucky person. Fill out the form here and take your chance to wind a shiny, steampunk looking shoulder plane. Hurry, because we will select the winner on the next show.

• Marc is still working on the builtin desk for Nicole.
• Shannon did some dock repairs up in Maine and de-rusted his tools.
• Matt stacked and stickered wood.

• Von wants Matt to talk more about his saw milling decisions too.
• Michael likes Matt's radio style reading of Woodcraft store events.
• Cliff does all his project modeling on his iPad with his Apple Pencil and Shapr3D software.

• David got some beeswax and wonders about mixing his own finishes.
• Brandon has some old hand saws from his grandfather and great grandfather and he wants to clean them up to display them.
• Sandflex Blocks and Wizards Metal Polish
• Ben has some old Oak flooring and a butcher block top that he has concerns about running through his planer.

• All September - Parkersburg, Cincinnati and Roanoke Woodcraft stores are having a Box Making Bonanza. Submit a box for a chance to win a Woodcraft gift card!
• Woodcraft of Hawaii is having Vendor Sale Weeks all month in September, including brands like Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stabila, and Bosch just to name a few.
• Sept. 5th - 7th, Omaha Woodcraft is having their Whale of a Sale - 15% off RIKON tools & accessories, 10% off select tools & accessories, 20% off wood, 15% off nearly everything else. Free demos & door prizes on Saturday, September 6.
• September 6 at Seattle Woodcraft, they’re having their 7th annual Tool Swap.
• September 6, Woodcraft of Indianapolis will host Family Day. Projects for kids, 15% off storewide, giveaways, food and special guests from Central Indiana Woodworkers, Fishers Makers Playground, Circle City Carvers, Festool & WoodMizer.
• September 13, 10-2 Woodcraft of Grand Rapids will host a Tool Swap & Shop
• October 4-5: Pacific Northwest Woodworking & Maker Expo Presented by Woodcraft held at Expo Idaho in Boise. Woodworking vendors, makers selling handmade goods, educational seminars and a tool sale. Tickets and details available now at https://www.woodmakerexpo.com/

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