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Festool RS 2 E Orbital Sander with New T-Loc Systainer

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With the largest sanding pad in the Festool line, the RS 2 makes quick, efficient work of broad, flat surfaces. It?s loaded with conveniences that set it apart from similar sanders. It accepts two kinds of sandpaper: hook-and-loop for speed and convenience and traditional clamp-on half-sheets for economy. Half-sheet paper changes are completely painless; the lever-actuated spring clamps lock open so you don?t have to fumble with two things at once. You can even use the optional Hole Punch (70828) to form all 10 dust collection holes with a single push! Two comfortable handles offer more control and less fatigue, while variable speed allows you to match the sander to the material. As always, the dust collection is fully integrated for near-total dust extraction.

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Mystery wood solved (again!)

There have been a lot of great books on my nightstand lately, but one of particular interest was The Big Burn by Tim Egan.


It is about the worst fire in our county's history. It is also a painful look at our country's debate on starting the National Forest Service, under Theodore Roosevelt. I had never heard of Gifford Pinchot before, but if you're a fan of our nation's public parks and forests, you can thank him.

So when I received this envelope in the mail, it's return address wasn't lost on me, as it was the first time. Gifford Pinchot was a pretty interesting fellow, way ahead of his time in terms of his vision for the forests that covered much of our nation. It's very cool to see that he's been remembered over the years.


Do you remember a while back, when I sent a sample of wood to be identified?


I finally received the answer, and - once again, I'm a little surprised. The wood was identified by professionals, who slice a thin slab of wood and identify it on a cellular level, in a microscope.

They can't make mistakes, right?

All those boards I have in the loft are Eucalyptus diversicolor, commonly known as Karri. It primarily grows in Australia, in the wetter south west regions. With all that moisture, this tree grows to be quite large.


You can read more about it here.

Or here, just click on the image below.


The bigger question is.. how the hell did those boards end up in Las Vegas?


Since I only have a few boards, maybe 50 board feet total, it will be a challenge to design and build something that will suitably honor this wood. That might sound silly, but boards like this are once-in-a-lifetime finds. Sort of like this wood I worked with last year.

Anyone have an interesting piece in mind?

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Our Readers: Sharp Eyes and Good Memories

A couple years ago (four and a half to be exact) I wrote in response to questions from several readers about my funky old knife and where to get one. The questions came because of an article in the August 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine titled “Best $20 I Ever Spent.” In between the [...]

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Tom?s ?Cool? Clock

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Dust Right™ Multi-Port Quick Release Starter Kit

Expand your dust collection system to nearly every power tool in your shop! Includes 2-1/2'' and 4'' Dust Right™ Tool Ports that connect tightly to any shop tool with a 2-1/2'' or 4'' dust port, while the other fits perfectly into the Dust Right™ Handle, especially when used with the included Keyed 4'' Bridge Hose Clamps.

• 4'' Dust Right™ Tool Port with two ports and two metal hose clamps
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Wood Talk Online Radio #80

Hand planing, Popular Woodworking's new site, setting up shop, as well as our favorite articles, blog posts, and Wood Talk Online Forum posts.

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A Dedicated Sharpening Bench -part 4

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Narrow Miniature Solid-Brass Hinges, 1'' H x 3/4'' W

Attractive button-tipped hinges sized for a variety of medium to small-scale projects such as chests, cases, small boxes?even cabinets. Each one has been sufficiently lacquered to resist tarnishing. Polished Brass Finish. Flat-backed to permit surface mounting. Matching screws included.Listed dimensions state height by open width.

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