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I Hate to Say It, But...

I Hate to Say It, But...

10 16 2013

After our recent post on pore filling through slurry sanding a reader mentioned that I had not covered the actual proceedure, and had only said: "in the same order and grit". Mea Culpa. I was unclear … read more
The Cold Facts

The Cold Facts

10 07 2013

Even though Fall only officially started on Sept. 22nd this year (according to The Old Farmer's Almanac) many of our customers are already firing up the shop heaters. We wanted to take a few minutes t … read more
A bit of Silliness

A bit of Silliness

09 15 2013

It is mid-September, the days are cooling, kids are back in school and vacations are largely done with. Time to get back to serious business....Not so fast Mateys! We be wantin' to draw yer attention … read more
Only As Good As...

Only As Good As...

08 10 2013

As I write this, heading into the Labor Day weekend, I am reminded once again about how our society 'looks down' on the trades and the people who work with their hands. We have discussed before how sh … read more
The Rusty Days of Summer

The Rusty Days of Summer

08 10 2013

During the month of August, you "can't swing a dead cat" without seeing some reference to the "dog days of summer". And while we may think of Southern hounds lazing under the porch, too hot to bother … read more