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Hello Pyrographers! Have you ever tried burning on cork?Included in this month’s Burning Post issue: Burning Education (What Can I Burn? Cork) Colwood Cub is Gone! Two New Products 40th AAW International Woodturning Symposium (Raleigh NC) Get Ready for SEPA’s 3rd Show at Klingspor’s Woodworking Extravaganza We Need Volunteers at the Show Checkout SEPA’s Monthly Meetings Upcoming Classes Free pattern for Burning Keep burning! Michele Parsons …

Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop Woodworking Club & Guild Program "Supporting Woodworkers and the Clubs That Bring Them Together" At Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, we believe the heart of the woodworking community beats strongest in local clubs and guilds. These non-profit organizations are far more than meeting places, they are the backbone of skill-sharing, mentorship, community service, and lifelong friendships among woodworkers across the United States. From woodturning chapters …

Power carving has transformed woodworking. What once required hours of careful hand-tool work—chisels, gouges, mallets, and sandpaper—can now be accomplished with speed, control, and a level of expressiveness that feels almost like drawing in three dimensions. Whether you’re shaping a sculptural form, hollowing a bowl, texturing a surface, or roughing out a large piece, power carving tools let you remove wood efficiently while still leaving room for artistic intention. At the h …

Hello! I am looking to buy an assortment of grits for my new Powermatic PM2244 drum sander. It takes 3” wide paper. Can you help me decide between aluminum oxide vs zirconia? My first project will be running 1000lf of Doug fir trim boards through it to get a finish ready surface, but u plan to use it for various hardwoods on other projects. I’d love to better understand the pros/cons of each optionHey there! First off, congrats on the new Powermatic PM2244, that's a solid drum sander …

Hello Pyrographers! Time to try something new…Burning on Paper! Included in this month’s Burning Post issue: Burning Education (Burning on Paper) Product Highlights (New Woodburning Kits) 2025 Extravaganza Woodcarving and Pyrography Show SEPA Meetings Upcoming Classes Free patterns for burning Keep burning! Michele Parsons { "__shgImageElements": { "uuid": "s-b62270c0-58f6-4bab-82ab-0aaca3549973" } } Angela Wynn’s Paper D …