Interview with Keith Stephens President of Woodworkers Source

It has always bothered me about finding a good source for wood material. Next once you have found a source how do you talk to them about getting the right material your looking for to build your projects.

So I researched the web and found Keith Stephens president of  the Woodworker’s Source.

Reason for this interview was to ask the expert about the terminology used when buying lumber.

Listen in to our conversation about wood.

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A simple technique to quality pattern making…

This technique will add to your pattern making skills, which will help to unleash your creative power and leverage the power of the router to make multiple parts with each part being made the same. In this tip we are going to make a simple retangular pattern.
Remember: It is not the pattern that is important here it is the technique used to produce the pattern that is important.

Learn to make quality Patterns easily and quickly.  Now it is your turn to try this new technique and make a simple pattern for the router to make mulitiple parts made directly from your pattern fixture.

A simple fixture used to place the cabinet hardware…

As in all project the Router is suited to duplication and mounting hardware on your cabinet project is no different. Check out this simple fixture to see quick way to drill holes with the router.

Follow this link to see the Play by Play Video Router Tip on installing cabinet handle hardware.