Norton Rockler, founder of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, …
Jan 4, 2021 · In 1996, the company was renamed Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and has since expanded nationally and internationally. Nordy was a true pioneer and innovator in his field. He was able to recognize trends in woodworking and furniture making. He loved developing and selling great products, especially finishing, woodturning and furniture hardware.
Rockler vs. Woodcraft - FineWoodworking
Feb 22, 2003 · I think Rockler is better for cabinet hardware. Woodcraft is probably better for hand tools. The personalities of the local employees will be the most significant factor in your choice to patronize one over the other. I agree with Alan that mail order is a great method for acquiring woodworking supplies.
Review: Rockler's Deluxe Panel Clamps - FineWoodworking
May 28, 2024 · So I was excited to try out Rockler’s new Deluxe Panel Clamps, heavy-duty models that can be set up quickly and stored easily. Made of thick steel plate, with U-channel construction, movable jaws, and sliding feet, they promised to sit solidly on my benchtop, adjust quickly, apply plenty of pressure, and stay flat and rigid in any situation.
Dovetail Jigs Tool Test Review - FineWoodworking
May 31, 2017 · Models tested include the Leigh D4R Pro, Leigh Super 18, Porter-Cable 4212, Fast -Joint Precision Joinery System, Leigh RTJ400, MLCS Master Joinery Set, and Rockler Complete. Everyone loves the look of hand-cut dovetails, but not everyone loves to cut them.
Woodworking Club Directory - FineWoodworking
Oct 22, 2012 · South Florida Woodworking Guild 2625 Bayview Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306. The Tree City Woodcrafters 5620 NW 25th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32653 Contact: Ed and Carole Amsbury Email: [email protected] The Villages Woodworking Club 704 Oak Street The Villages, FL Contact: Michael L. Borfitz Phone: 352-751-0513 Website: www.thevwc.org
Wall-Mounted Dust Collectors - FineWoodworking
The 1-1/2-hp Rockler is strong enough to pull chips from 10 ft. away, letting it serve a range of machines in a compact shop on its own. Keep in mind, though, that while wall-hung collectors save space compared to floor models of similar power, they have smaller bags, which means more frequent emptying.
Rockler's Unconditional Guarantee - FineWoodworking
Oct 11, 2008 · Rockler woodworking markets their woodworking bits as “Guaranteed Unconditionally”. A great marketing concept, and the main reason I own dozens, if not a hundred various rockler bits. Over the years, I’ve managed to break, dull, and wear out several of their bits, all of which I purchased mainly because of the “Unconditional Guarantee”.
Tool Review: Rockler's new handplanes - FineWoodworking
Oct 24, 2019 · Rockler has introduced a new line of high-end handplanes under the name Bench Dog. I tested four of their models, a No. 4 smoothing plane, a low-angle jack plane, a block plane, and a three-in-one shoulder plane.
Best new products at IWF 2024 - FineWoodworking
Oct 21, 2024 · The International Woodworking Fair comes to Atlanta every two years, showcasing new tools and materials for the woodworking industry. Here are a few of the best new products we saw at the 2024 show, which was held August 6–9 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mirka sanding disks could change the game
Great Rockler projects for brand-new woodworkers
May 12, 2015 · Sometimes friends approach me about getting into woodworking, starting with no skills or tools, and it is hard to tell them what to try first. Now I have an answer. Looking at Rockler’s latest cool project for unskilled woodworkers, two bookshelf speaker kits, I remembered a bunch of others from Rockler in the past few years. Here they are.