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A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to travel from the US to China to visit a...

Tool: Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Shop Now  Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $1579 There are some tools that, on the surface, appear exorbitant. Sliding tables (or sliding table [...]

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at old cover projects, a burled...

A lot of tools we’ve used for years haven’t changed much, mechanically.  Some nice improvements have come along, as well as enhanced safety features, but these are sometimes just nice...

Tool: Spider Mobile Base Shop Now  Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $369-$569 Having the ability to move stuff around in a shop is key. This is especially true when it comes...

Tool: ALPHA HW615 Band Saw Buy Now Manufacturer: Harvey MSRP:$3,399 A band saw is an invaluable tool in the shop. In fact, I know several extraordinary woodworkers that don’t even own...

Tool: Turbo T-60S Lathe Shop Now Manufacturer: Harvey MSRP: $4999.99 The first time I heard of Harvey International was in 2018, when it was announced they acquired Bridge City Toolworks....

Logan is really digging the new Harvey Big Eye Rip Fence System. In this video, he walks you through the standout features he appreciates.  

Tool: Big Eye Rip Fence Shop Now Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $1249+ There are times when there is a product released that I think really met the mark. One of...