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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 8 February 2007 14:45 To: Boyce, Ray Subject: Canadian Home Workshop Newsletter - February 2007 Experiencing difficulties? 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You'll want to check out the woodworking pro seminars, celebrity speakers, great deals on tools, and workshops where the whole family can build and take home a project. The show runs March 2 to 4 at a new location this year: the Toronto International Centre at 6900 Airport Road. It's close to 400 series highways, and there's lots of free parking. Even more conveniently, you can buy your tickets in advance online at www.canadianhomeworkshop.com/show <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819039&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> . ________________________________ Woodworking Seminars: Attend exclusive seminars presented by some of the best craftsmen in Canada at the Canadian Home Workshop Show, March 4 to 6 in Toronto. Join master woodworkers Gord Graff, Hendrik Varju and Steve Maxwell as they share valuable information gained over 20 years in the shop. These two-hour seminars fill up fast, so sign up early! 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Steve will also show how an HVLP system may be just the ticket for finishing in your home shop. Tame Your Tablesaw Before it Bites Back seminar <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819039&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> The tablesaw is the cornerstone to many woodworking shops. Yet, it's a notoriously intimidating machine to use successfully. Kickback and other potentially dangerous incidents are common, not to mention burned edges, blow-out, chipped veneers and inaccurate cuts. In this detailed seminar, Hendrik Varju covers the finer aspects of accurate cutting with a serious focus on safety. Learn why your splitter and blade guard are so important. You'll see proper ripping technique, from shorter pieces to longer boards, including proper hand and foot positioning. What does a pushstick do for you? What about featherboards, push pads, zero-clearance inserts and roller stands? How do you achieve accurate crosscuts, and just what should you believe about the left-tilt versus right-tilt issue? This seminar cuts through the marketing hype, telling you what you need to know to operate your tablesaw with safety and confidence. ________________________________ February issue of the magazine, on newsstands now: WOODWORKING PROJECTS: Front-Hall Bench A combo mirror and bench makes a welcoming entranceway. By Gary Walchuk Custom Closet Expand bedroom storage with this closet insert. By Rick Campbell Wall Shelves Built-in unit with a rolling ladder. By Roger Yip Getting Started: Bathroom Stand This storage unit holds essential stuff. By Ryan Shervill Petite Showcase Full plans for the bookcase from the 2006 Canadian Home Workshop Show. By Ken Tunnard Curious Case Build a colourful bookshelf your kids will adore. By Art Mulder HOME IMPROVEMENT: Alternative Energy Get free power from the sun and wind. By Jay Somerset Workshop Welding 101 New welder kits make it easy and affordable. By Steve Maxwell Highlights of the upcoming March issue: 4 Shop Projects! Mobile Sanding Centre Lumber Rack Shop Storage CD Holder Soundproof Your Shop Mitresaw Tool Test SUBSCRIBE TODAY! <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819040&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> Editorial Feedback - Hard-Won Wisdom Oops! Have you ever made a really dumb (and funny) mistake while working in the shop or fixing the house? Share your Hard-Won Wisdom with us. We'll send you a Canadian Home Workshop apron for every story we publish. Email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or write to: Canadian Home Workshop 25 Sheppard Ave. W., Suite 100 Toronto, ON, M2N 6S7 ________________________________ Winter Woodworking Shows: buy show tickets today <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819039&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> Canadian Home Workshop Show <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819024&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> - March 2, 3, 4 - 416-218-3545 BC Construction Show/Homebuilder & Renovator Expo <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819041&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> - February 14, 15 - 877-739-2112 Prairie Canada Woodcarving Championship <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819042&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> - February 17, 18 - 204-489-0149 ________________________________ More Energy Alternatives: If you're looking for an alternative heating source, wood stoves are an option. Natural Resources Canada has a great guide to using wood to heat your home, including installing a stove, maintenance, safety, and how to compare your heating bills. Check it out at www.canren.gc.ca/prod_serv/index.asp?CaId=103&PgId=576 <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819043&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> ________________________________ Some questions & answers from our pros: Q: I have a garage floor that's in very poor condition. Is it OK to pour a new floor directly over the old one, or should I start from fresh? Going over the old floor would raise my garage, which might be a good thing, as the slope of my yard directs a lot of runoff towards the garage. -Dwayne Vodden A: Before any repairs, find out why the original floor is going bad. It's probably a moisture problem, but it could be from inadequate sub-surface prep in the first place. 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You can also post messages or read what other readers have to say at the Workshop Buzz Forum <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819031&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> . Got a project you're proud of? Show it off on our project album <http://transcontinental.icongo.com/frontEndComponents/genericComponents /newsletterTrackLink.cfm?linkID=819046&newsletterID=9189&memberID=546353 &format=HTML> . Add your creation(s), and discuss them on the forum. You can also see what the other woodworkers have been up to lately. ________________________________ Happy woodworking! 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