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Charles Neil Woodworking
Monthly Newsletter
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No. 28
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October/November 2009
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My World
Well, I guess you can tell from how late the newsletter is that we've been really busy since the last newsletter went out and since it is almost time for the next one, we're combining October/November so that we can play a little catch up.
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Making Tombstone Raised Panels
In honor of Halloween, thought we'd make some tombstones....raised panels that is.
 One of the big issues with making this type of raised panel door is that the interior radius is not exactly the same as the exterior so when it's routed, the arches don't match.
Through the many years, I've made a few hundred of these and I'd like to share how I go about making these panels work time and time again.
Read 'Making Tombstone Raised Panels'
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 Drum Sanders
I have often said, drum sanders or wide belt sanders are one of the best things that ever happened to woodworking, just behind a table saw and maybe a jointer. Notice that I didn't put a planer ahead of a sander, if I had to choose between them and could only have one, it would be the sander, even above the helical head planer. I have a 20" Powermatic planer with the helical heads and it is superb, no question, but the precision and super clean surfaces I can produce with the sander is better is better than the planer, especially on highly figured woods, no tear out, ever, or snipe.
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It Ain't Cheap - Make it Last!
Sandpaper for Drum Sanders
 Now despite your best efforts, burns will occur, and they normally trash your sandpaper. There are numerous 'belt cleaners' out there and the rubber ones do a nice job of cleaning, but they don't remove those nasty burns.
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The Finish Line
Antique Walnut
 Walnut lightens as it ages as does any wood with the word 'nut' in it such as butternut, chestnut and so on.
Antiques of walnut have a much lighter and golden color than does newly finished walnut, but it can be duplicated.
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My Tool Chest
This month I'd like to tell you about three items that I have recently come across and have earned a spot in my tool chest.
- GRR-Ripper System
- Rockler's Bench Cookies
- Pinnacle's 12 " Combo Square
  
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 Woodworker Profile
Mike Galloway
York, Pennsylvania
It's been about two years now since Mike signed up to take a Saturday class at my shop. We started a friendship that continues to grow and I thought it was about time to ask Mike to share his woodworking story with you. Many of you know Mike through Lumberjocks and you've chatted with him in our forum.
So here's Mike's (mikega's) story in his own words.
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Contact Info
The Workshop of Charles Neil
118 W. Stonewall Street
New Market, VA 22844
540-740-3620
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