Kevin Brady - 250 Woodworking Supplier Links

Kevin Brady

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Pen-Making 101     Pen Care Tips     Free Woodworking Plans     My Woodshop Construction Project     Designing Your Small Wood Shop     Basic Home Shop Safety     Shop Tips

HOME Links to Woodworking and Home Improvement Resources It started out with a "mere" 250 links, but has now protracted to well over 500 as of last count.
This has become a sort of link packrat page for woodworkers. Like a bad fungus, the list just keeps growing. Contents:

Woodworking Magazines, Books, Plans and Publications

Technical Charts, Conversions, and Data for Woodworkers

Woodworking Sites, DIY, and General Information

Woodworking Discussion Groups

Woodworking Tools, Hardware and Supplies -- Distributors and Retailers

Pen-Making Tools, Supplies, and Information

Custom-Made Pens and Other Turned Goods

Hardwood Lumber and Wood Components

DIY Home and Mobile Loudspeakers -- Sources of Supplies and Information

Equipment Manufacturers:

My Rating System

Of the hundreds of vendors linked below, I have dealt directly with some of them or their products, and naturally, I have opinions about them. I am by my very nature an opinionated person. My impressions of these companies and products vary greatly from one to the next, and are based on my overall satisfaction. Product quality, value for my money, and customer service are a few salient points that factor into my evaluations. Of course, these opinions are only given for vendors I have direct experience with; I don't factor in information derived from other sources. I try to be impartial. Note that I have not placed evaluations on the various online publications and other sources of information, such as tips, plans, technical data, etc. You can quickly evaluate these yourself and draw your own conclusions.

Rather than bore you to tears with detailed analyses of each one, I have instead placed "indicator" icons to provide a rough estimation of my general satisfaction, or lack thereof. Sort of like the number of stars used to rate hotels and restaurants in the Michelin Guide. Keep in mind that these are my personal observations, and thus there is little statistical validity. What is deemed acceptable to me may be quite objectionable to you, and vice versa. Your mileage may vary.

Superb. Highly recommended.

Good.

Satisfactory.

Poor.

Atrocious. Give serious thought before considering. You've been warned.

Woodworking Magazines, Books, Plans and Publications:

Absolutely Free Plans Free woodworking plans.

Amateur Woodworker Online magazine for novice woodworkers.

Amazon Books Order books online from Amazon.

American Router The magazine devoted to everything about routers.

American Woodworker American Woodworker magazine. Site has lots of free information, unlike many woodworking magazines. Check out their excellent tool buyers' guides in downloadable .pdf.

Drum Sander Detailed plans for building a drum sander.

Fine Woodworking Fine Woodworking magazine.

Free Woodworking Plans Free downloadable plans, projects and patterns.

Highland Woodworking's Library Very large collection of informative, well-written (and free!) how-to articles for woodworkers. Articles in both HTML and PDF formats.

Laymar Crafts Woodturning Hints & Tips Extensive collection of free plans for woodturning-related jigs, tools and shop aids.

New Woodworker Woodworking tips, tool reviews, etc. Be forewarned: the "reviews" are not critical reviews at all, but really more like infomercials, with a softball approach.

PlanSearch Search online for free and not-so-free woodworking plans.

Popular Woodworking Books, plans, tool reviews, etc., from Popular Woodworking magazine.

ShopNotes ShopNotes magazine.

Swing Plans Woodworking plans and patterns for porch swings, glider swings and more.

Taunton Press Woodworking magazines and books.

Truss Plans Free plans for building your own roof trusses.

Wood Wood Magazine.

Woodcraft Plans Woodworking plans.

Woodgears.ca Matthias Wandel's site with lots of detailed woodworking plans, articles and project info.

WoodProjects Free woodworking plans and projects.

Woodsmith Woodsmith magazine for woodworkers. If you're going to subscribe to only one mag, this one is it.

Woodworker's Journal Rockler's woodworking projects magazine.

Woodworkers Library Discounted woodworking books.

Woodworker's Workshop Links to free woodworking plans and projects.

Woodworking Magazine Index Searchable index of topics in over 30 woodworking and DIY home improvement magazines.

Woodworking Plans Woodworking plans online. Many are free.

Workbench Magazine Woodworking plans and home improvement information.

Technical Charts, Conversions, and Data for Woodworkers:

Bolt Specifications ASTM and SAE specifications for machine bolts.

BTU Calculations Determine BTU heating requirements for any size room or building. Great for calculating the capacity of heater needed for your shop.

Drawer Size Calculations Calculate drawer heights using arithmetic progression, or any other user-selected increment.

Drill Bit Decimal Equivalents Chart giving decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. Also shows charts for tap drill sizes and screw clearances.

Drill Bit Decimal Equivalency Chart Another chart with decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. (Printable .pdf)

Drill Bit Speed Chart Chart for determining optimum speed for drilling wood based on bit diameter. (Printable .pdf)

Dust Collector Research Bill's Cyclone Dust Collector Research (William F. Pentz). A very extensive examination of the application and safety considerations of dust collectors in the home shop. A must-read before you set up your woodworking shop.

Edge Sharpening Calculator Clever online calculator for determining proper bevel angles for sharpening knives and other cutting tools. Results given in inches, millimeters, and how many coins you need to stack to achieve the desired angle.

Electric Motor FAQ Information about electric motors, from rec.woodworking.

Electric Motor Glossary Definitions of electric motor terms.

Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings The Numbers Game: A Primer on Single-Phase A.C. Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings (PDF). Learn the real truth behind the hype.

Electrical Wiring FAQ Exhaustive, 2-part FAQ on DIY wiring.

Exotic Wood Pictures Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.

Fasteners Desriptions of some common woodworking fasteners, along with several useful charts showing pilot and clearance hole diameters, drill bit speeds, etc.

Hardwood Information Center Look up properties of different woods.

Lumber Chart Chart comparing attributes of various types of hardwood and softwood. Includes lumber sizing chart. (Printable .pdf)

Machine Optimization Detailed articles on how to perform improvements on certain tools.

Math Basic math for woodworkers.

MDF FAQ O.K., you've always wanted to know about this stuff. Here's the definitive article on MDF (medium density fiberboard). Excellent material for building loudspeaker cabinets.
Micromesh Chart Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.

Mortising Machines NewWoodworker.com article on the fine points of setting up and fine-tuning a chisel and bit mortising machine..

NEMA Electrical Receptacles Chart showing the NEMA straight-blade and twist-lock 125V, 250V, and split-phase plug and receptacle configurations. A useful reference for shop wiring. (Printable .pdf)

NewWoodworker.com Articles Lots of free how-to articles on many woodworking topics.

Sheet Goods Selector Describes qualities of different sheet goods.

This To That Determine the best glue for the materials being joined.

Tree Identification Identify most American trees. From the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Tree Species Map Clickable tree species map of North America. Find native trees of any state, province, and Mexico.

Voltage Drop Calculator Determine voltage drop based on amperage, wire size and length.

Wood Characteristics Appearance and other physical properties of different species of hardwood and softwood.

Wood Glue Application Chart Comparison chart of different types of wood glues, with their applications. (Printable .pdf)

Wood Handbook Download the free wood properties handbook from the U.S. Forest Service.

Wood Samples Photos of different kinds of wood to aid identification.

Wood Samples More photos of wood.

Wood Screw Drilling Chart Gives the correct pilot and clearance hole diameters for wood screws in hardwood and softwood.

Woodworking Sites, DIY, and General Information:

101 Woodworking Tips Woodworking tips & techniques from Woodsmith, Shopnotes and Workbench magazines. Lots of ideas for shop-made jigs.

Accident Database Searchable database of woodworking accidents reported by people stupid enough to admit their mishaps. Searchable by machine type, accident type, etc., to satisfy everyone's morbid curiosity.

ASWR American Sycamore Woodworker's Retreat. Tired of returning home from a vacation with nothing other than a stupid t-shirt to show for it? Go to woodworking camp at ASWR and pick up some new skills, not to mention a cool new piece of furniture that you built yourself.

Ask the Builder Learn about home improvement and DIY projects.

AskToolTalk Information on woodworking and home improvement projects.

DATAMP Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents. A clearinghouse of historical patents on woodworking machinery and antique tools.

Dieckman, Cue Builder Extensive resource for building billiards cues, from Dennis Dieckman.

DIY Net Do It Yourself Network.

Electronic Neanderthal Site dedicated to woodworking with antique hand tools.

Growing Lifestyle Lots of DIY home improvement and gardening info.

HomeTime More how-to advice for those DIY projects.

ImproveNet Don't want to do it yourself? Find a contractor here.

Internet Woodworking Numerous links to sources of woodworking supplies, tools, lumber, books, etc.

Lowe's How-To Library Lots of good project advice.

Medieval Woodworking Medieval and Renaissance woodworking.

Minnesota Woodworkers Guild A group of professional and amateur woodworkers.

New Yankee Workshop Homepage of the New Yankee Workshop show.

Old Woodworking Machines Information on vintage woodworking machines. Find owner's manuals and other data.

Pro Woodworking Tips A woodworking ezine, with over 300 pages of free content.

Sawdust Making A guide for the beginning woodworker.

Software for Woodworkers Download free programs to calculate board-feet, determine shelf loading, perform geometric calculations, design projects, etc.

Software for Woodworkers More free and trialware programs useful to woodworkers.

Tips & Techniques Tips & techniques from Woodnet magazine.

Woodbin Woodworking software, books, etc.

Woodbutcher's Shop A woodworker's page with lots of interesting info, tips and links.

WoodCentral Discussion groups, tool reviews, tips, links and more.

Woodshopics Topics, tools and tips for the home woodshop.

Wood Web Everything for the woodworking industry. Lots of good stuff for hobbyists, too.

Woodworker's Central Info, tool reviews - submit your own reviews. Site has scans of different types of wood - a unique feature.

Woodworking Channel View woodworking video online.

Woodworking Dictionary Fairly comprehensive dictionary of woodworking terms.

Woodworking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions from rec.woodworking on various topics of interest to woodworkers.

Woodworking Glossary Glossary of common woodworking terms.

Woodworking Webring Collection of websites devoted to woodworking.

Woodworking Shows Woodworking shows around the US.

WoodworkWeb Interactive resource for woodworkers. Lots of articles, tips, and a user forum.

WoodZone Woodworking tips, tools, etc. Includes an extensive list of wood properties.

Woodworking Discussion Groups:

Able Workshop Forum Resource for disabled woodworkers.

Ask The Cuemaker AZBilliards discussion board for making pool cues.

Family Woodworking Woodworking forums for the whole family.

Fark Woodworkers Woodworkers of Fark.com.

Lumberjocks Discussion group, blog, and lots of excellent woodworking information.

MIMF Musical Instrument Makers Forum. Discussion group devoted to crafting and repairing guitars, violins and other fine musical instruments.

Penturners Forum for turning pens and other lathe projects.

Sawmill Creek Sawmill Creek Woodworkers' Forum.

Wood Magazine Woodworking forums from Wood Magazine.

Woodnet Forums The woodworker's online resource.

Woodshop News Woodshop News forum.

Woodworker's Central WWA info exchange.

WoodworkersWeb Forum for woodworkers.

Woodworking.com Discussion Forum The web's woodworking supersite.

Distributors and Retailers of Woodworking Tools, Hardware and Supplies:

Amazon Tool Crib Order tools from Amazon. Free shipping on most orders over $25. Check them first for tools and accessories.

American Woodcrafter's Supply Wood components - knobs, handles, shaker pegs, carvings, hardware, etc.

Beaver Tools Festool dealer, discount power tools.

Betterley Industries Tools for the woodworking and laminate industries.

Carbide Router bits, saw blades, tooling, etc.

Churilla, Bernie Bernie Churilla Marketing, Blaine, Minnesota. Woodworking machinery, tooling and supplies.

Coastal Tool Discount tools online.

Constantines Tools and supplies.

CPO Tools Reconditioned Bosch tools.

Eagle America Tools, and a huge selection of router bits. Free catalog.

Festool Junkie Full-line distributor of Festool products.

Fleet Farm Mills Fleet Farm. Tools, work clothes, home improvement supplies, etc. Stores throughout midwestern and northern states.

Garrett Wade Woodworking tools and supplies.

Getneds New England's Distribution Store. Bulk wood screws, dowels, biscuits, woodshop supplies, fasteners and more.

Harbor Freight Low-cost, off-name tools.

Hartville Tool Router bits, chisels, etc.

Highland Woodworking Woodworking tools, supplies, workshops and seminars, and more. Formerly Highland Hardware.

Home Depot The Home Depot. Stores everywhere.

Jamestown Distributors Finishes, adhesives, fasteners and supplies for boat builders and others requiring corrosion-resistant components.

J&L Industrial Supply Aimed at metalworkers, this company (with its huge catalog) has some items of interest to woodworkers.

Just Clamps The name speaks for itself. BTW, you can never have too many clamps.

King Fasteners Suppliers of fasteners for pneumatic nail guns.

Klingspor's Klingspor's Woodworking Shop. Tools and supplies.

Lee Valley High-end woodworking tools, gardening supplies, etc.

Lowe's Lowe's Home Improvement.

Meisel Hardware Specialties Hardware and hobby supplies.

Menard's Save big money at Menard's. Stores throughout the midwest and northern states.

MLCS Router bits and accessories.

Nail Gun Depot Cordless and air powered nailers, staplers, nails and supplies.

Nice Knobs O.K., it's not what you think. Actually a source of hard-to-find wood and metal pulls, knobs, handles, etc.

Nob Hill Hardware Door, cabinet and bath hardware.

Northern Tool Low-cost tools. Similar to Harbor Freight.

Outdoor Craftsman Supply Plans, books, tools and hardware.

Peachtree Woodworking Supply Tools and woodworking supplies.

PriceCutter Low-cost router bits and accessories.

Reid Tool Industrial supplies and tooling components.

Restoration Hardware Furniture, home accessories and a huge selection of cabinet hardware. Lots of cool retro stuff. Stores in many major cities.

Rockler Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. Stores in many major cities.

RouterBits Routerbits.com. Find bits made by a wide range of manufacturers.

Savannah Toolhouse Power tools online.

Seven Corners Hardware Seven Corners in St. Paul, MN. Order their huge catalog.

Sommerfeld's Router bits and tables, forstner bits, etc.

Stockroom Supply Sandpaper, belts and other abrasive products.

Surplus Center A good source for surplus electric motors and hydraulic equipment.

Surplus Tool Mart Discount and overstock tools.

Swanson Hardware Hardware for remodelers and cabinetmakers. Huge selection on hand.

TAP Plastics Just one word: plastics.

Thomas Tool & Supply Construction and woodworking tools and supplies. Stores located throughout Minnesota.

3D Saw Blade Sales Distributor of Forrest blades and dado sets.

Tool King Power tools online. Many reconditioned tools.

Tool Marts Power tools online.

Tools-Plus Power tools online.

Tool Seeker Compare prices online for power tools.

Tools Today Router bits, saw blades, other wood-cutting tools. Carries hard-to-find carbide jointer and planer knives.

Twin Cities Woodworking Sources Links to equipment dealers, lumber, etc. for the Twin Cities area and elsewhere.

Tyler Tool Power tools online.

Western Tool Supply Tools.

Woodcraft Supply Co. Woodworking tools and supplies. Similar to Rockler.

Woodhaven Tools and supplies.

Woodline Huge selection of router bits and router bit assortments. Excellent prices.

Woodpeckers Woodworking tools, router accessories, measuring tools, etc.

Woodworker's Choice Woodworking supplies, bits, etc. A huge selection of all the little gadgety stuff you need around the shop.

Woodworker's Hardware Cabinet hardware, slides, hinges, etc.

Woodworker's Supply Tools and supplies.

Sources of Tools, Supplies, and Information for Pen-Making and Other Woodturning:

Amazon Amazon tools and hardware.

Arizona Silhouette Pen-making supplies and lots of nice project photos.

Augum's Pen Works Pen-making supplies.

Beall Chucks, collets, mandrels, and other supplies.

Bear Tooth Woods Pen-making supplies and blanks.

Bell Forest Products Exotic lumber and pen blanks. Specializing in birdseye and curly maple.

Berea Hardwoods Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.

Bethlehem Holy Land Olive Wood Importer and distributor of rare and unique olive wood.

BG Artforms BG Artforms. Tools and supplies for pen-turning. Source of the excellent "Pen Turner's Workbook," an informative primer on the subject of pen-turning.

Corian Everything you wanted to know about Corian.

Craft Supplies USA Woodturning tools and supplies.

Diefenbacher High quality chisels and carving tools with surprisingly reasonable prices.

Exotic Woods Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.

Exotic Wood Pictures Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.

Golden Nib Nibs, pen cases, ink refills, and turning supplies.

Goosebay Lumber Pen blanks and other turning woods.

Hobby Woods Turning and carving woods and supplies.

HUT Products Pen-turning and crafts supplies.

Hylands, Dave Hobbyist website with pen-making tutorial and plans for a pen drilling jig.

KJP Select Hardwoods A Canadian source for pen blanks, turning blanks, exotic woods and much more.

Lee Tree Woodworks Exotic wood pen blanks.

Micromesh Chart Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.

New Woodworker Information on pen-making.

Packard Woodworks Wood turning tools and supplies.

Pen Making Supplies Pen kits, tools and supplies.

Penn State Industries Woodworking tools and supplies. Specializing in woodturning and dust collection systems.

Pen Shop Discussion forum and information on pen-turning.

Pens Of Color Pen-making supplies.

Pen Tool Review Reviews of pen kits, tools, and pen-turning books and DVDs.

Penturners International Association of Pen Turners. Lots of excellent information about pen turning.

Pen Turners Paradise Australian source of pen turning supplies.

Perfect Pen Company Pens, supplies, and the best prices around on quality pen refills.

River Ridge Products Turning blanks - featuring stabilized woods, Dymondwood, and AcryliWood.

Rockler Rockler's pen-making kits and supplies.

Sorby Robert Sorby cutting tools.

Steebar Pen-making supplies from Steebar.

Turncrafts Mandrel rods, bushings, lathe accessories, turning supplies.

Turning Pens A good introductory tutorial on pen-making.

William Wood-Write Canadian source of pen blanks.

Wood Chips Woodturning supplies.

Woodcraft Supply Co. Woodcraft's pen kits and supplies.

Wooden Pen Detailed and thorough tutorial on making pens.

Wooden Wonders Pen-making supplies.

Wood Pen Blanks Unusual and interesting laminated pen blanks.

Wood Pen Pro Pen kits, mandrels, blanks, etc.

WoodTurningz Pen-making tools and supplies.

WoodWrite, Ltd. Lathes, pen kits and supplies.

Makers of Custom-Made Pens and Other Fine Turned Goods:

AO Turnings

Artisan Werks

Authentic Expressions

Bauer Global Pen Works

BriskiBusiness

Charleston Pens

C-Hawk Pens

Classic Impressions

CraftStore24

Crafty Lady

Creations d'Alain

Creative Inks By Bruce

Creative Pen Design

D'Court Designs

Delicate Line

Dinky Treasures

Distinctive Penz

Distinctive Turnings

Emerald Harbor Trading Company

Fontaine, Donald

George's Penworks

Giovanni Pens

Gottlieb, Larry

Harding Pens and Woodturnings

Heritage Pens

Higdon Writing Instruments

House Of Pens

J&D Custom Pens

Jim's Custom Pens

Keepsakes in Wood

Liggett Pen Works

Little River Crafts

Long Hollow Pens

Lybeck's Woodcraft

Lynch Pens

Mann Made Creations

McKinney Pens

Mik Con Creations

Mik Exclusive Gifts International

Modern Quill

Montana Pens

MyCustomPens.com

My Favorite Pen

Only One Creations

Ottawa Wood

Pear Tree Pen Co.

Penartists.com

Pen Pride

Pens And More

Pens by Carl

Pens by Design

Pens by Reed

Pens by Roy

Pens Canada

Pens-N-Crafts

Pen Stop

Pen Street Woodworks

Penworks -- Pens by Penchetta

Red River Pens

Rix Stix

Rusty's Handmade Pens

See-More Woodcrafts

Shakey J Pens

Sierra Madre Pens

Simply Turning

Starfish Pens

Steve's Pens

TE Designs

Thomasville Pen Crafters

Travis White Custom Turnings

Turned Elegance

Turn Tex

Walden Woodworks

Wallace Pens

Wappingers Woodworking

Wooden Around

Wooden Pen Maker

Wooden Wonders

Woodhelp

WoodPens.com

Wood Scavenger

Write Attitude

Writing Wood

Writing Woods

Write Turn

Write Woodshop

Yourdon's Pens

Sources of Hardwood Lumber and Wood Components:

Australian Burls Burls and other highly figured wood, imported from Australia.

Badger Hardwoods Badger Hardwoods, Walworth, WI.

Bell Forest Products Exotic lumber and pen blanks. Specializing in birdseye and curly maple.

Berea Hardwoods Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.

Beyer Hardwood & Millwork Beyer Hardwood & Millwork, West Salem WI. (No website - directory posting only)

Brad's Burls Australian supplier of burls, bowl blanks, slabs, pen blanks, veneers, etc.

Brunkow Hardwoods Brunkow Hardwoods, Nelson, WI. (No website - directory posting only)

Burl Source Australian Burls and Utah Box Elder Burl.

Classic Woodworks Classic Woodworks, Biwabik, MN.

Cook Woods Specializing in exotic hardwoods of the world.

Cormark International Importers, retail and wholeale distributors of over 100 domestic & exotic hardwoods for woodworking and woodturning, including blanks, slabs, thin stock and dimension stock. Imported from eco-friendly renewable resources. Retail shopping available online.

Curly Woods Order your curly wood here.

Dale the Burl Guy Burls, turning blanks, slabs, pen blanks.

Duluth Timber Flooring and millwork made from reclaimed timber, Duluth, MN.

East Teak Supplier of teak lumber and other exotic hardwoods.

Eisenbrand Exotic Hardwoods Burls, figured lumber, turning blanks.

Exotic Woods Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.

Forest Products Supply Supplier of hardwood, plywood and MDF, Maplewood, MN.

Gallery Hardwoods Specialists in figured and unique woods and tonewoods.

Gilmer Wood Co. Burls, slabs, turning wood, musical instrument wood.

Global Wood Source Exotic and rare woods, hardwood flooring, veneers, lumber.

Goosebay Lumber Pen blanks and other turning woods.

Grange Hall Hardwoods Grange Hall Hardwoods, Plum City, WI.

Habitat Hardwoods Habitat Hardwoods, Welch, MN.

Hartzell Wood Stock Hartzell Wood Stock, Lime Springs, IA.

Itasca Wood Products Carving and hobby wood.

Koa Wood Hawaii Wood Products Koa and other fine Hawaiian hardwoods.

Logs-To-Lumber Logs-to-Lumber Co., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Newton Woods Featuring Custom Veneer Panels, Black Walnut Burl Veneers, Slabs, Turning Stock, and Buckeye Burl.

NHLA Hardwood Search National Hardwood Lumber Association's search portal for finding lumber wholesalers and retailers by species and location.

Ocooch Hardwoods Ocooch Hardwoods, Richland Center, WI.

Redwood Burl Redwood burl slabs, fireplace mantels, turning blanks and carving blocks.

Renneberg Hardwoods Renneberg Hardwoods, West Menahga, MN, and locations around the upper midwest.

Righteous Woods Burls, logs, bowl blanks, hardwood lumber.

Root River Hardwoods Root River Hardwoods, Preston, MN and Albert Lea, MN.

Run of the Mill Run of the Mill sawmill and hardwood sales, Mankato, MN.

Saunders Brothers It's hard to get excited about wooden dowels, but these guys have every kind, size and shape imaginable.

Sebastian's Sebastian's Specialty Hardwoods, Seneca, WI.

Siwek Lumber & Millwork Siwek Lumber & Millwork, Minneapolis and Jordan, MN.

Slim's Woodshed Slim's Woodshed, Harmony, MN.

Woodmaster Supply Woodmaster Supply, Blaine, MN.

Texas Woodcrafts Texas turning wood.

Turning Blanks Domestic turning blanks.

Unique Mesquite Specializing in birdseye, burl and fiddleback figured mesquite .

Vetsch Hardwoods Vetsch Hardwoods, Rochester, MN. (No website - directory posting only)

West Penn Hardwoods Turning wood, exotic wood, pen blanks.

Wicks Wood Products Wicks Wood Products, Akeley, MN.

Wood By Mail Exotic woods, veneers, Baltic birch plywood, and supplies.

Woodfinder Search for sources of all kinds of wood by species and location.

Youngblood Lumber Hardwood and softwood lumber and plywood, Minneapolis, MN.

Sources of Supplies and Information for Building Home and Mobile Loudspeakers:

Audio DIY Central News, information and designs from and for the do-it-yourself audio community.

Audio Express Everything for the do it yourself audio enthusiast.

DIY Speakers Portal to numerous sites of interest to DIY loudspeaker builders.

Forest Products Supply Forest Products Supply, Maplewood, Minnesota. An excellent source for the MDF and other sheet goods you will need for building loudspeakers.

HiFi Speaker Design Excellent site with design information, equations and technical data for loudspeakers

Kevin Brady's Loudspeaker Design Program (.zip file) My free loudspeaker design software (Excel workbook).

Loudspeaker Software Links Vast collection of links to sources of software for the design and testing of loudspeakers.

Madisound Source for high quality loudspeaker components and technical information.

MCM Electronics Electronics and loudspeaker components.

MDF FAQ Everything you ever wanted to know about medium density fiberboard (MDF). If you build speakers, you will become intimately familiar with this stuff.

Mouser Electronics Source for electronic components.

Oakwood Veneer Company Source for domestic, exotic and burl flexible wood veneer.

Parts Express Audio, video and speaker building components.

SpeakerBuilding Resource for DIY loudspeaker design and construction.

Subwoofer DIY Page Technical information and discussion forum for DIY subwoofer design and construction.

LINKS TO MANUFACTURERS

Manufacturers - Power Tools:

Baldor Baldor electric motors, generators and grinders.

Bosch Bosch and Skil tools.

Bostitch Bostitch nailers and staplers.

Campbell Hausfeld Air compressors, air tools, paint guns.

Castair Air compressors, and accessories.

Delta Delta power tools.

DeWalt DeWalt power tools.

Dremel Dremel rotary tools.

Fein Fein portable power tools.

Felder Woodworking machines & tools.

Festool Festool power tools.

Freud Freud woodworking tools. No psychoanalysis required.

Grizzly Low-cost, high-quality imported power tools, many of which have received high acclaim by woodworkers.

Hawk Hawk woodworking tools.

Hitachi Hitachi tools.

JDS Company Woodworking equipment and air filtration systems.

Jet Jet power tools. High quality imports.

Laguna Laguna power tools and accessories.

Lamello Wood joinery tools and products.

Logosol Portable sawmill. Cut your own logs. Make your own lumber. Be a real-life lumberjack.

Makita Makita tools.

Milwaukee Milwaukee tools.

Mini Max Woodworking power tools.

Northfield You want the big stuff? Northfield Foundry & Machine has the professional size woodworking machines.

Oliver Oliver Machinery. Stationary woodworking tools.

Oneway Lathes and woodturning accessories.

Panasonic Panasonic power tools.

Panel Pro Vertical panel saws.

Paslode Air fastening tools.

Performax Performax drum sanders.

Porter Cable Porter Cable power tools.

Powermatic Powermatic tools.

Ridgid Ridgid tools. Sold at Home Depot.

Rikon Rikon power tools.

Rockwell Rockwell power tools.

Rojek Rojek woodworking machinery.

Ryobi Low-cost power tools for light-duty and occasional use.

Senco Air-powered nailers and staplers.

Sioux Pneumatic tools.

Shop Fox Shop Fox tools from Woodstock International.

Shopsmith The all-in-one woodworking tool.

Steel City Tool Works Stationary and benchtop power tools.

Sunhill Machinery Stationary power tools.

Trend-USA Routers and router accessories.

Triton Triton power tools.

Wilke Machinery Featuring Yorkcraft and other brands of stationary power tools.

Wilton Wilton machines and clamps.

WMH Tool Group Jet, Powermatic, Performax and other power woodworking tools.

Woodmaster Tools Woodmaster thickness planers and drum sanders.

Wood-Mizer Portable sawmills.

Manufacturers - Cutting Tools, Blades, and Bits:

Amana Tools Router bits, saw blades, etc.

Bad Dog Tools Specialized and multi-purpose drill bits and blades.

CMT CMT saw blades and router bits.

Convalco The only manufacturer of true Forstner bits (rim-guided with no center point).

Diefenbacher High quality chisels and carving tools with surprisingly reasonable prices.

Forrest Saw blades by Forrest (rather appropriate name).

Freud Freud woodworking tools.

Fuller W.L. Fuller. Countersinks, plug cutters, brad-point bits, step drills, etc.

Infinity Premium router bits, shaper cutters, saw blades, and other fine cutting tools. Contrary to urban myth, Infinity Tools is NOT affiliated with Jesada.

Jesada Router bits, blades, etc.

Lenox Bandsaw blades, hand tools, etc.

Marples Chisels and other fine cutting tools.

Microplane Rasps, files, shaper tools and blades.

Oldham Saw blades and router bits.

PS Wood Machines Blades and saw accessories.

Ridge Carbide High-end router bits and saw blades.

Snappy Tools Drill bits, guides and accessories.

Sorby Robert Sorby cutting tools.

Stanley Stanley tools.

Suffolk Machinery Makers of the excellent Timber Wolf bandsaw blades.

Vermont American Router bits, blades, drill bits, etc.

Wenzloff & Sons Heirloom quality, custom-made hand saws.

Whiteside Rated best router bits by Fine Woodworking magazine.

WoodShopBits Carbide router bits at discount prices.

Manufacturers - Hand Tools and Measuring Devices:

Beall Threading, measuring, and other tools.

Dead-On Tools High quality hammers and other hand tools.

Empire Levels and other precision tools.

Gladstone Marking, measuring, and layout tools for woodworkers.

Incra Precision fences, miter gauges, jigs and measuring tools.

Irwin Irwin Industrial Tools - hand tools and power tool accessories. The makers of Vise-Grip pliers and Quick-Grip clamps.

Jevons Tool Company Makers of the 3D square for assembling projects.

Lie-Nielsen Makers of heirloom-quality hand tools. Nice stuff.

Micro Fence Precision fences and measurement systems.

Mitutoyo Precision calipers and other measuring tools.

Sand Devil Hand sanding block that uses 3"x21" sanding belts.

Snap-On Primarily aimed at the auto mechanic market, but some items may be of interest to woodworkers.

Starrett Precision measuring tools.

Strait-Line Measuring tools for home improvement projects.

Manufacturers - Jigs, Accessories, Shop Aids and Supplies:

Adjustable Clamp Woodworking clamps. You can never have too many clamps.

Bench Dog Router tables, power tool accessories. Some very innovative stuff.

Bessey Clamps. Did I mention that you can never have too many of these?

Biesemeyer Biesemeyer fences.

Board Buddies Board Buddies - clever hold-down and anti-kickback devices for table saws, radial arm saws and shapers.

Carter Products Accessories for band saws and other tools.

De-Sta-Co Workholding and clamping products. Makers of the venerable De-Sta-Co toggle clamp.

Ezee-Feed Manufacturing Infeed/outfeed systems for your tablesaw A safer way to cut plywood on the tablesaw.

Gross Stabil Clamps and furniture hardware.

Jack Rabbit Tool Makers of a quick-change drill/driver bit system. Drill the hole, then drive the screw without having to change bits back and forth.

Jointech Precision woodworking systems.

Kreg Pocket hole tools.

Leigh Industries Dovetail jigs.

Mesa Vista Design Makers of the Grip-Tite magnetic featherboard and other shop aids.

Might-T-Track Innovative solutions for fences and jigs.

Milescraft Universal power tool accessories and attachments.

Primecell Primecell Rechargeable Battery Service. Don't toss those worn out battery packs. Have them rebuilt for a fraction of the cost of new.

Sjobergs Hardwood benches.

Templaco Tools Router jigs, door tools, and door lock installation kits.

Tormek Tormek sharpening systems from Sharptools USA.

Wagner Electronics Wood moisture meters.

Wizard Industries Accessories, safety products, and woodworking metal finders.

Wolfcraft Woodworking accessories and tools.

WoodRat Precision joinery machines.

Apollo Sprayers HVLP sprayers and supplies.

Manufacturers - Adhesives, Lubricants, Finishes and Supplies:

Bartley Barley gel stains and varnish.

Bostik Lubricants The makers of the venerable Topcote, Dricote, and bearing lubricants.

Deft Wood finishing products.

Earlex HVLP paint spray systems.

Elmer's Elmer's adhesive products.

Epifanes Marine finishes.

E-Z Bond Cyanoacrylate adhesives.

Formby's Wood finishing products.

Gorilla Glue Polyurethane glue. "The toughest glue on planet earth."

Interlux Weather and UV resistant finishes for marine applications.

ITW ITW performance polymers. Adhesives, lubricants and gasket sealers.

Kano Labs Kano Laboratories. Penetrating and lubricating oils, industrial lubricants and cleaners.

Minwax Wood finishing products.

Pettit Paints Marine finishes.

Purdy Paintbrushes Professional painting tools.

Sashco Sashco sealants and adhesives.

Super 77 3M spray adhesives. Bond anything to anything.

System Three Epoxy adhesives.

Titebond Franklin Titebond adhesives.

UC Coatings Anchor Seal lumber end sealer and Bates glue release coatings.

Valspar/McCloskey Wood finishing products.

West System Epoxy adhesives.
Wooster Wooster paint brushes.

Manufacturers - Fasteners:

Fasco Corrosion resistant fasteners.

Maze Nails The world's largest variety of specialty nails. If you can pound it into wood, these guys probably make it.

McFeelys Square-drive fasteners.

Paslode Paslode fasteners.

Porter Cable Nails, brads and staples.

Manufacturers - Abrasives:

CGW CGW (Camel Grinding Wheels), manufacturer of high-quality vitrified abrasive wheels.

Dan's Whetstone Co. Genuine Arkansas sharpening stones.

Gator Grit Sandpaper and other abrasive products.

Klingspor Klingspor abrasives.

Micro-Surface Finishing products. Featuring Micro Mesh abrasives.

Norton Norton abrasives.

Supergrit Supergrit abrasives.

3M 3M abrasive products.

Tormek Tormek grinding and sharpening tools..

Manufacturers - Dust Collection and Other Safety Equipment:

AO Safety Eye, ear, and respiratory protection equipment.

JDS Tools Dust collection and air filtration equipment.

Jet Dust collection and air filtration equipment.

Keen Products Makers of the Dust Cutter dust collection system that easily attaches to your table saw.

Penn State Industries Dust collection equipment.

SawStop Safety shutoff device for table saws. By sensing minute changes in electrical properties, it detects the presence of non-wood articles (i.e., human hands and fingers) and shuts down the blade in milliseconds.

Trend Air Shield Battery powered full-face mask.

	Superb. Highly recommended.
	Good.
	Satisfactory.
	Poor.
	Atrocious. Give serious thought before considering. You've been warned.

Woodworking Magazines, Books, Plans and Publications:
Absolutely Free Plans	Free woodworking plans.
Amateur Woodworker	Online magazine for novice woodworkers.
Amazon Books	Order books online from Amazon.
American Router	The magazine devoted to everything about routers.
American Woodworker	American Woodworker magazine. Site has lots of free information, unlike many woodworking magazines. Check out their excellent tool buyers' guides in downloadable .pdf.
Drum Sander	Detailed plans for building a drum sander.
Fine Woodworking	Fine Woodworking magazine.
Free Woodworking Plans	Free downloadable plans, projects and patterns.
Highland Woodworking's Library	Very large collection of informative, well-written (and free!) how-to articles for woodworkers. Articles in both HTML and PDF formats.
Laymar Crafts Woodturning Hints & Tips	Extensive collection of free plans for woodturning-related jigs, tools and shop aids.
New Woodworker	Woodworking tips, tool reviews, etc. Be forewarned: the "reviews" are not critical reviews at all, but really more like infomercials, with a softball approach.
PlanSearch	Search online for free and not-so-free woodworking plans.
Popular Woodworking	Books, plans, tool reviews, etc., from Popular Woodworking magazine.
ShopNotes	ShopNotes magazine.
Swing Plans	Woodworking plans and patterns for porch swings, glider swings and more.
Taunton Press	Woodworking magazines and books.
Truss Plans	Free plans for building your own roof trusses.
Wood	Wood Magazine.
Woodcraft Plans	Woodworking plans.
Woodgears.ca	Matthias Wandel's site with lots of detailed woodworking plans, articles and project info.
WoodProjects	Free woodworking plans and projects.
Woodsmith	Woodsmith magazine for woodworkers. If you're going to subscribe to only one mag, this one is it.
Woodworker's Journal	Rockler's woodworking projects magazine.
Woodworkers Library	Discounted woodworking books.
Woodworker's Workshop	Links to free woodworking plans and projects.
Woodworking Magazine Index	Searchable index of topics in over 30 woodworking and DIY home improvement magazines.
Woodworking Plans	Woodworking plans online. Many are free.
Workbench Magazine	Woodworking plans and home improvement information.

Technical Charts, Conversions, and Data for Woodworkers:
Bolt Specifications	ASTM and SAE specifications for machine bolts.
BTU Calculations	Determine BTU heating requirements for any size room or building. Great for calculating the capacity of heater needed for your shop.
Drawer Size Calculations	Calculate drawer heights using arithmetic progression, or any other user-selected increment.
Drill Bit Decimal Equivalents	Chart giving decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. Also shows charts for tap drill sizes and screw clearances.
Drill Bit Decimal Equivalency Chart	Another chart with decimal diameters (in inches) of fractional, letter and number bits. (Printable .pdf)
Drill Bit Speed Chart	Chart for determining optimum speed for drilling wood based on bit diameter. (Printable .pdf)
Dust Collector Research	Bill's Cyclone Dust Collector Research (William F. Pentz). A very extensive examination of the application and safety considerations of dust collectors in the home shop. A must-read before you set up your woodworking shop.
Edge Sharpening Calculator	Clever online calculator for determining proper bevel angles for sharpening knives and other cutting tools. Results given in inches, millimeters, and how many coins you need to stack to achieve the desired angle.
Electric Motor FAQ	Information about electric motors, from rec.woodworking.
Electric Motor Glossary	Definitions of electric motor terms.
Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings	The Numbers Game: A Primer on Single-Phase A.C. Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings (PDF). Learn the real truth behind the hype.
Electrical Wiring FAQ	Exhaustive, 2-part FAQ on DIY wiring.
Exotic Wood Pictures	Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.
Fasteners	Desriptions of some common woodworking fasteners, along with several useful charts showing pilot and clearance hole diameters, drill bit speeds, etc.
Hardwood Information Center	Look up properties of different woods.
Lumber Chart	Chart comparing attributes of various types of hardwood and softwood. Includes lumber sizing chart. (Printable .pdf)
Machine Optimization	Detailed articles on how to perform improvements on certain tools.
Math	Basic math for woodworkers.
MDF FAQ	O.K., you've always wanted to know about this stuff. Here's the definitive article on MDF (medium density fiberboard). Excellent material for building loudspeaker cabinets.
Micromesh Chart	Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.
Mortising Machines	NewWoodworker.com article on the fine points of setting up and fine-tuning a chisel and bit mortising machine..
NEMA Electrical Receptacles	Chart showing the NEMA straight-blade and twist-lock 125V, 250V, and split-phase plug and receptacle configurations. A useful reference for shop wiring. (Printable .pdf)
NewWoodworker.com Articles	Lots of free how-to articles on many woodworking topics.
Sheet Goods Selector	Describes qualities of different sheet goods.
This To That	Determine the best glue for the materials being joined.
Tree Identification	Identify most American trees. From the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Tree Species Map	Clickable tree species map of North America. Find native trees of any state, province, and Mexico.
Voltage Drop Calculator	Determine voltage drop based on amperage, wire size and length.
Wood Characteristics	Appearance and other physical properties of different species of hardwood and softwood.
Wood Glue Application Chart	Comparison chart of different types of wood glues, with their applications. (Printable .pdf)
Wood Handbook	Download the free wood properties handbook from the U.S. Forest Service.
Wood Samples	Photos of different kinds of wood to aid identification.
Wood Samples	More photos of wood.
Wood Screw Drilling Chart	Gives the correct pilot and clearance hole diameters for wood screws in hardwood and softwood.

Woodworking Sites, DIY, and General Information:
101 Woodworking Tips	Woodworking tips & techniques from Woodsmith, Shopnotes and Workbench magazines. Lots of ideas for shop-made jigs.
Accident Database	Searchable database of woodworking accidents reported by people stupid enough to admit their mishaps. Searchable by machine type, accident type, etc., to satisfy everyone's morbid curiosity.
ASWR	American Sycamore Woodworker's Retreat. Tired of returning home from a vacation with nothing other than a stupid t-shirt to show for it? Go to woodworking camp at ASWR and pick up some new skills, not to mention a cool new piece of furniture that you built yourself.
Ask the Builder	Learn about home improvement and DIY projects.
AskToolTalk	Information on woodworking and home improvement projects.
DATAMP	Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents. A clearinghouse of historical patents on woodworking machinery and antique tools.
Dieckman, Cue Builder	Extensive resource for building billiards cues, from Dennis Dieckman.
DIY Net	Do It Yourself Network.
Electronic Neanderthal	Site dedicated to woodworking with antique hand tools.
Growing Lifestyle	Lots of DIY home improvement and gardening info.
HomeTime	More how-to advice for those DIY projects.
ImproveNet	Don't want to do it yourself? Find a contractor here.
Internet Woodworking	Numerous links to sources of woodworking supplies, tools, lumber, books, etc.
Lowe's How-To Library	Lots of good project advice.
Medieval Woodworking	Medieval and Renaissance woodworking.
Minnesota Woodworkers Guild	A group of professional and amateur woodworkers.
New Yankee Workshop	Homepage of the New Yankee Workshop show.
Old Woodworking Machines	Information on vintage woodworking machines. Find owner's manuals and other data.
Pro Woodworking Tips	A woodworking ezine, with over 300 pages of free content.
Sawdust Making	A guide for the beginning woodworker.
Software for Woodworkers	Download free programs to calculate board-feet, determine shelf loading, perform geometric calculations, design projects, etc.
Software for Woodworkers	More free and trialware programs useful to woodworkers.
Tips & Techniques	Tips & techniques from Woodnet magazine.
Woodbin	Woodworking software, books, etc.
Woodbutcher's Shop	A woodworker's page with lots of interesting info, tips and links.
WoodCentral	Discussion groups, tool reviews, tips, links and more.
Woodshopics	Topics, tools and tips for the home woodshop.
Wood Web	Everything for the woodworking industry. Lots of good stuff for hobbyists, too.
Woodworker's Central	Info, tool reviews - submit your own reviews. Site has scans of different types of wood - a unique feature.
Woodworking Channel	View woodworking video online.
Woodworking Dictionary	Fairly comprehensive dictionary of woodworking terms.
Woodworking FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions from rec.woodworking on various topics of interest to woodworkers.
Woodworking Glossary	Glossary of common woodworking terms.
Woodworking Webring	Collection of websites devoted to woodworking.
Woodworking Shows	Woodworking shows around the US.
WoodworkWeb	Interactive resource for woodworkers. Lots of articles, tips, and a user forum.
WoodZone	Woodworking tips, tools, etc. Includes an extensive list of wood properties.

Woodworking Discussion Groups:
Able Workshop Forum	Resource for disabled woodworkers.
Ask The Cuemaker	AZBilliards discussion board for making pool cues.
Family Woodworking	Woodworking forums for the whole family.
Fark Woodworkers	Woodworkers of Fark.com.
Lumberjocks	Discussion group, blog, and lots of excellent woodworking information.
MIMF	Musical Instrument Makers Forum. Discussion group devoted to crafting and repairing guitars, violins and other fine musical instruments.
Penturners	Forum for turning pens and other lathe projects.
Sawmill Creek	Sawmill Creek Woodworkers' Forum.
Wood Magazine	Woodworking forums from Wood Magazine.
Woodnet Forums	The woodworker's online resource.
Woodshop News	Woodshop News forum.
Woodworker's Central	WWA info exchange.
WoodworkersWeb	Forum for woodworkers.
Woodworking.com Discussion Forum	The web's woodworking supersite.

Distributors and Retailers of Woodworking Tools, Hardware and Supplies:
Amazon Tool Crib	Order tools from Amazon. Free shipping on most orders over $25. Check them first for tools and accessories.
American Woodcrafter's Supply	Wood components - knobs, handles, shaker pegs, carvings, hardware, etc.
Beaver Tools	Festool dealer, discount power tools.
Betterley Industries	Tools for the woodworking and laminate industries.
Carbide	Router bits, saw blades, tooling, etc.
Churilla, Bernie	Bernie Churilla Marketing, Blaine, Minnesota. Woodworking machinery, tooling and supplies.
Coastal Tool	Discount tools online.
Constantines	Tools and supplies.
CPO Tools	Reconditioned Bosch tools.
Eagle America	Tools, and a huge selection of router bits. Free catalog.
Festool Junkie	Full-line distributor of Festool products.
Fleet Farm	Mills Fleet Farm. Tools, work clothes, home improvement supplies, etc. Stores throughout midwestern and northern states.
Garrett Wade	Woodworking tools and supplies.
Getneds	New England's Distribution Store. Bulk wood screws, dowels, biscuits, woodshop supplies, fasteners and more.
Harbor Freight	Low-cost, off-name tools.
Hartville Tool	Router bits, chisels, etc.
Highland Woodworking	Woodworking tools, supplies, workshops and seminars, and more. Formerly Highland Hardware.
Home Depot	The Home Depot. Stores everywhere.
Jamestown Distributors	Finishes, adhesives, fasteners and supplies for boat builders and others requiring corrosion-resistant components.
J&L Industrial Supply	Aimed at metalworkers, this company (with its huge catalog) has some items of interest to woodworkers.
Just Clamps	The name speaks for itself. BTW, you can never have too many clamps.
King Fasteners	Suppliers of fasteners for pneumatic nail guns.
Klingspor's	Klingspor's Woodworking Shop. Tools and supplies.
Lee Valley	High-end woodworking tools, gardening supplies, etc.
Lowe's	Lowe's Home Improvement.
Meisel Hardware Specialties	Hardware and hobby supplies.
Menard's	Save big money at Menard's. Stores throughout the midwest and northern states.
MLCS	Router bits and accessories.
Nail Gun Depot	Cordless and air powered nailers, staplers, nails and supplies.
Nice Knobs	O.K., it's not what you think. Actually a source of hard-to-find wood and metal pulls, knobs, handles, etc.
Nob Hill Hardware	Door, cabinet and bath hardware.
Northern Tool	Low-cost tools. Similar to Harbor Freight.
Outdoor Craftsman Supply	Plans, books, tools and hardware.
Peachtree Woodworking Supply	Tools and woodworking supplies.
PriceCutter	Low-cost router bits and accessories.
Reid Tool	Industrial supplies and tooling components.
Restoration Hardware	Furniture, home accessories and a huge selection of cabinet hardware. Lots of cool retro stuff. Stores in many major cities.
Rockler	Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. Stores in many major cities.
RouterBits	Routerbits.com. Find bits made by a wide range of manufacturers.
Savannah Toolhouse	Power tools online.
Seven Corners Hardware	Seven Corners in St. Paul, MN. Order their huge catalog.
Sommerfeld's	Router bits and tables, forstner bits, etc.
Stockroom Supply	Sandpaper, belts and other abrasive products.
Surplus Center	A good source for surplus electric motors and hydraulic equipment.
Surplus Tool Mart	Discount and overstock tools.
Swanson Hardware	Hardware for remodelers and cabinetmakers. Huge selection on hand.
TAP Plastics	Just one word: plastics.
Thomas Tool & Supply	Construction and woodworking tools and supplies. Stores located throughout Minnesota.
3D Saw Blade Sales	Distributor of Forrest blades and dado sets.
Tool King	Power tools online. Many reconditioned tools.
Tool Marts	Power tools online.
Tools-Plus	Power tools online.
Tool Seeker	Compare prices online for power tools.
Tools Today	Router bits, saw blades, other wood-cutting tools. Carries hard-to-find carbide jointer and planer knives.
Twin Cities Woodworking Sources	Links to equipment dealers, lumber, etc. for the Twin Cities area and elsewhere.
Tyler Tool	Power tools online.
Western Tool Supply	Tools.
Woodcraft Supply Co.	Woodworking tools and supplies. Similar to Rockler.
Woodhaven	Tools and supplies.
Woodline	Huge selection of router bits and router bit assortments. Excellent prices.
Woodpeckers	Woodworking tools, router accessories, measuring tools, etc.
Woodworker's Choice	Woodworking supplies, bits, etc. A huge selection of all the little gadgety stuff you need around the shop.
Woodworker's Hardware	Cabinet hardware, slides, hinges, etc.
Woodworker's Supply	Tools and supplies.

Sources of Tools, Supplies, and Information for Pen-Making and Other Woodturning:
Amazon	Amazon tools and hardware.
Arizona Silhouette	Pen-making supplies and lots of nice project photos.
Augum's Pen Works	Pen-making supplies.
Beall	Chucks, collets, mandrels, and other supplies.
Bear Tooth Woods	Pen-making supplies and blanks.
Bell Forest Products	Exotic lumber and pen blanks. Specializing in birdseye and curly maple.
Berea Hardwoods	Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.
Bethlehem Holy Land Olive Wood	Importer and distributor of rare and unique olive wood.
BG Artforms	BG Artforms. Tools and supplies for pen-turning. Source of the excellent "Pen Turner's Workbook," an informative primer on the subject of pen-turning.
Corian	Everything you wanted to know about Corian.
Craft Supplies USA	Woodturning tools and supplies.
Diefenbacher	High quality chisels and carving tools with surprisingly reasonable prices.
Exotic Woods	Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.
Exotic Wood Pictures	Very comprehensive collection of color-correct photos of various woods. There are many wood galleries on the Internet, but this is by far the most complete and accurate collection of wood photos.
Golden Nib	Nibs, pen cases, ink refills, and turning supplies.
Goosebay Lumber	Pen blanks and other turning woods.
Hobby Woods	Turning and carving woods and supplies.
HUT Products	Pen-turning and crafts supplies.
Hylands, Dave	Hobbyist website with pen-making tutorial and plans for a pen drilling jig.
KJP Select Hardwoods	A Canadian source for pen blanks, turning blanks, exotic woods and much more.
Lee Tree Woodworks	Exotic wood pen blanks.
Micromesh Chart	Comparisons of grit sizes of the different versions of Micromesh abrasives, courtesy of The Pen Shop.
New Woodworker	Information on pen-making.
Packard Woodworks	Wood turning tools and supplies.
Pen Making Supplies	Pen kits, tools and supplies.
Penn State Industries	Woodworking tools and supplies. Specializing in woodturning and dust collection systems.
Pen Shop	Discussion forum and information on pen-turning.
Pens Of Color	Pen-making supplies.
Pen Tool Review	Reviews of pen kits, tools, and pen-turning books and DVDs.
Penturners	International Association of Pen Turners. Lots of excellent information about pen turning.
Pen Turners Paradise	Australian source of pen turning supplies.
Perfect Pen Company	Pens, supplies, and the best prices around on quality pen refills.
River Ridge Products	Turning blanks - featuring stabilized woods, Dymondwood, and AcryliWood.
Rockler	Rockler's pen-making kits and supplies.
Sorby	Robert Sorby cutting tools.
Steebar	Pen-making supplies from Steebar.
Turncrafts	Mandrel rods, bushings, lathe accessories, turning supplies.
Turning Pens	A good introductory tutorial on pen-making.
William Wood-Write	Canadian source of pen blanks.
Wood Chips	Woodturning supplies.
Woodcraft Supply Co.	Woodcraft's pen kits and supplies.
Wooden Pen	Detailed and thorough tutorial on making pens.
Wooden Wonders	Pen-making supplies.
Wood Pen Blanks	Unusual and interesting laminated pen blanks.
Wood Pen Pro	Pen kits, mandrels, blanks, etc.
WoodTurningz	Pen-making tools and supplies.
WoodWrite, Ltd.	Lathes, pen kits and supplies.

Makers of Custom-Made Pens and Other Fine Turned Goods:
AO Turnings
Artisan Werks
Authentic Expressions
Bauer Global Pen Works
BriskiBusiness
Charleston Pens
C-Hawk Pens
Classic Impressions
CraftStore24
Crafty Lady
Creations d'Alain
Creative Inks By Bruce
Creative Pen Design
D'Court Designs
Delicate Line
Dinky Treasures
Distinctive Penz
Distinctive Turnings
Emerald Harbor Trading Company
Fontaine, Donald
George's Penworks
Giovanni Pens
Gottlieb, Larry
Harding Pens and Woodturnings
Heritage Pens
Higdon Writing Instruments
House Of Pens
J&D Custom Pens
Jim's Custom Pens
Keepsakes in Wood
Liggett Pen Works
Little River Crafts
Long Hollow Pens
Lybeck's Woodcraft
Lynch Pens
Mann Made Creations
McKinney Pens
Mik Con Creations
Mik Exclusive Gifts International
Modern Quill
Montana Pens
MyCustomPens.com
My Favorite Pen
Only One Creations
Ottawa Wood
Pear Tree Pen Co.
Penartists.com
Pen Pride
Pens And More
Pens by Carl
Pens by Design
Pens by Reed
Pens by Roy
Pens Canada
Pens-N-Crafts
Pen Stop
Pen Street Woodworks
Penworks -- Pens by Penchetta
Red River Pens
Rix Stix
Rusty's Handmade Pens
See-More Woodcrafts
Shakey J Pens
Sierra Madre Pens
Simply Turning
Starfish Pens
Steve's Pens
TE Designs
Thomasville Pen Crafters
Travis White Custom Turnings
Turned Elegance
Turn Tex
Walden Woodworks
Wallace Pens
Wappingers Woodworking
Wooden Around
Wooden Pen Maker
Wooden Wonders
Woodhelp
WoodPens.com
Wood Scavenger
Write Attitude
Writing Wood
Writing Woods
Write Turn
Write Woodshop
Yourdon's Pens

Sources of Hardwood Lumber and Wood Components:
Australian Burls	Burls and other highly figured wood, imported from Australia.
Badger Hardwoods	Badger Hardwoods, Walworth, WI.
Bell Forest Products	Exotic lumber and pen blanks. Specializing in birdseye and curly maple.
Berea Hardwoods	Berea Hardwoods - specializing in pen kits and other turning kits.
Beyer Hardwood & Millwork	Beyer Hardwood & Millwork, West Salem WI. (No website - directory posting only)
Brad's Burls	Australian supplier of burls, bowl blanks, slabs, pen blanks, veneers, etc.
Brunkow Hardwoods	Brunkow Hardwoods, Nelson, WI. (No website - directory posting only)
Burl Source	Australian Burls and Utah Box Elder Burl.
Classic Woodworks	Classic Woodworks, Biwabik, MN.
Cook Woods	Specializing in exotic hardwoods of the world.
Cormark International	Importers, retail and wholeale distributors of over 100 domestic & exotic hardwoods for woodworking and woodturning, including blanks, slabs, thin stock and dimension stock. Imported from eco-friendly renewable resources. Retail shopping available online.
Curly Woods	Order your curly wood here.
Dale the Burl Guy	Burls, turning blanks, slabs, pen blanks.
Duluth Timber	Flooring and millwork made from reclaimed timber, Duluth, MN.
East Teak	Supplier of teak lumber and other exotic hardwoods.
Eisenbrand Exotic Hardwoods	Burls, figured lumber, turning blanks.
Exotic Woods	Order unusual and hard to get woods for turning and other projects.
Forest Products Supply	Supplier of hardwood, plywood and MDF, Maplewood, MN.
Gallery Hardwoods	Specialists in figured and unique woods and tonewoods.
Gilmer Wood Co.	Burls, slabs, turning wood, musical instrument wood.
Global Wood Source	Exotic and rare woods, hardwood flooring, veneers, lumber.
Goosebay Lumber	Pen blanks and other turning woods.
Grange Hall Hardwoods	Grange Hall Hardwoods, Plum City, WI.
Habitat Hardwoods	Habitat Hardwoods, Welch, MN.
Hartzell Wood Stock	Hartzell Wood Stock, Lime Springs, IA.
Itasca Wood Products	Carving and hobby wood.
Koa Wood Hawaii Wood Products	Koa and other fine Hawaiian hardwoods.
Logs-To-Lumber	Logs-to-Lumber Co., Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Newton Woods	Featuring Custom Veneer Panels, Black Walnut Burl Veneers, Slabs, Turning Stock, and Buckeye Burl.
NHLA Hardwood Search	National Hardwood Lumber Association's search portal for finding lumber wholesalers and retailers by species and location.
Ocooch Hardwoods	Ocooch Hardwoods, Richland Center, WI.
Redwood Burl	Redwood burl slabs, fireplace mantels, turning blanks and carving blocks.
Renneberg Hardwoods	Renneberg Hardwoods, West Menahga, MN, and locations around the upper midwest.
Righteous Woods	Burls, logs, bowl blanks, hardwood lumber.
Root River Hardwoods	Root River Hardwoods, Preston, MN and Albert Lea, MN.
Run of the Mill	Run of the Mill sawmill and hardwood sales, Mankato, MN.
Saunders Brothers	It's hard to get excited about wooden dowels, but these guys have every kind, size and shape imaginable.
Sebastian's	Sebastian's Specialty Hardwoods, Seneca, WI.
Siwek Lumber & Millwork	Siwek Lumber & Millwork, Minneapolis and Jordan, MN.
Slim's Woodshed	Slim's Woodshed, Harmony, MN.
Woodmaster Supply	Woodmaster Supply, Blaine, MN.
Texas Woodcrafts	Texas turning wood.
Turning Blanks	Domestic turning blanks.
Unique Mesquite	Specializing in birdseye, burl and fiddleback figured mesquite .
Vetsch Hardwoods	Vetsch Hardwoods, Rochester, MN. (No website - directory posting only)
West Penn Hardwoods	Turning wood, exotic wood, pen blanks.
Wicks Wood Products	Wicks Wood Products, Akeley, MN.
Wood By Mail	Exotic woods, veneers, Baltic birch plywood, and supplies.
Woodfinder	Search for sources of all kinds of wood by species and location.
Youngblood Lumber	Hardwood and softwood lumber and plywood, Minneapolis, MN.

Sources of Supplies and Information for Building Home and Mobile Loudspeakers:
Audio DIY Central	News, information and designs from and for the do-it-yourself audio community.
Audio Express	Everything for the do it yourself audio enthusiast.
DIY Speakers	Portal to numerous sites of interest to DIY loudspeaker builders.
Forest Products Supply	Forest Products Supply, Maplewood, Minnesota. An excellent source for the MDF and other sheet goods you will need for building loudspeakers.
HiFi Speaker Design	Excellent site with design information, equations and technical data for loudspeakers
Kevin Brady's Loudspeaker Design Program (.zip file)	My free loudspeaker design software (Excel workbook).
Loudspeaker Software Links	Vast collection of links to sources of software for the design and testing of loudspeakers.
Madisound	Source for high quality loudspeaker components and technical information.
MCM Electronics	Electronics and loudspeaker components.
MDF FAQ	Everything you ever wanted to know about medium density fiberboard (MDF). If you build speakers, you will become intimately familiar with this stuff.
Mouser Electronics	Source for electronic components.
Oakwood Veneer Company	Source for domestic, exotic and burl flexible wood veneer.
Parts Express	Audio, video and speaker building components.
SpeakerBuilding	Resource for DIY loudspeaker design and construction.
Subwoofer DIY Page	Technical information and discussion forum for DIY subwoofer design and construction.

Manufacturers - Power Tools:
Baldor	Baldor electric motors, generators and grinders.
Bosch	Bosch and Skil tools.
Bostitch	Bostitch nailers and staplers.
Campbell Hausfeld	Air compressors, air tools, paint guns.
Castair	Air compressors, and accessories.
Delta	Delta power tools.
DeWalt	DeWalt power tools.
Dremel	Dremel rotary tools.
Fein	Fein portable power tools.
Felder	Woodworking machines & tools.
Festool	Festool power tools.
Freud	Freud woodworking tools. No psychoanalysis required.
Grizzly	Low-cost, high-quality imported power tools, many of which have received high acclaim by woodworkers.
Hawk	Hawk woodworking tools.
Hitachi	Hitachi tools.
JDS Company	Woodworking equipment and air filtration systems.
Jet	Jet power tools. High quality imports.
Laguna	Laguna power tools and accessories.
Lamello	Wood joinery tools and products.
Logosol	Portable sawmill. Cut your own logs. Make your own lumber. Be a real-life lumberjack.
Makita	Makita tools.
Milwaukee	Milwaukee tools.
Mini Max	Woodworking power tools.
Northfield	You want the big stuff? Northfield Foundry & Machine has the professional size woodworking machines.
Oliver	Oliver Machinery. Stationary woodworking tools.
Oneway	Lathes and woodturning accessories.
Panasonic	Panasonic power tools.
Panel Pro	Vertical panel saws.
Paslode	Air fastening tools.
Performax	Performax drum sanders.
Porter Cable	Porter Cable power tools.
Powermatic	Powermatic tools.
Ridgid	Ridgid tools. Sold at Home Depot.
Rikon	Rikon power tools.
Rockwell	Rockwell power tools.
Rojek	Rojek woodworking machinery.
Ryobi	Low-cost power tools for light-duty and occasional use.
Senco	Air-powered nailers and staplers.
Sioux	Pneumatic tools.
Shop Fox	Shop Fox tools from Woodstock International.
Shopsmith	The all-in-one woodworking tool.
Steel City Tool Works	Stationary and benchtop power tools.
Sunhill Machinery	Stationary power tools.
Trend-USA	Routers and router accessories.
Triton	Triton power tools.
Wilke Machinery	Featuring Yorkcraft and other brands of stationary power tools.
Wilton	Wilton machines and clamps.
WMH Tool Group	Jet, Powermatic, Performax and other power woodworking tools.
Woodmaster Tools	Woodmaster thickness planers and drum sanders.
Wood-Mizer	Portable sawmills.

Manufacturers - Cutting Tools, Blades, and Bits:
Amana Tools	Router bits, saw blades, etc.
Bad Dog Tools	Specialized and multi-purpose drill bits and blades.
CMT	CMT saw blades and router bits.
Convalco	The only manufacturer of true Forstner bits (rim-guided with no center point).
Diefenbacher	High quality chisels and carving tools with surprisingly reasonable prices.
Forrest	Saw blades by Forrest (rather appropriate name).
Freud	Freud woodworking tools.
Fuller	W.L. Fuller. Countersinks, plug cutters, brad-point bits, step drills, etc.
Infinity	Premium router bits, shaper cutters, saw blades, and other fine cutting tools. Contrary to urban myth, Infinity Tools is NOT affiliated with Jesada.
Jesada	Router bits, blades, etc.
Lenox	Bandsaw blades, hand tools, etc.
Marples	Chisels and other fine cutting tools.
Microplane	Rasps, files, shaper tools and blades.
Oldham	Saw blades and router bits.
PS Wood Machines	Blades and saw accessories.
Ridge Carbide	High-end router bits and saw blades.
Snappy Tools	Drill bits, guides and accessories.
Sorby	Robert Sorby cutting tools.
Stanley	Stanley tools.
Suffolk Machinery	Makers of the excellent Timber Wolf bandsaw blades.
Vermont American	Router bits, blades, drill bits, etc.
Wenzloff & Sons	Heirloom quality, custom-made hand saws.
Whiteside	Rated best router bits by Fine Woodworking magazine.
WoodShopBits	Carbide router bits at discount prices.

Manufacturers - Hand Tools and Measuring Devices:
Beall	Threading, measuring, and other tools.
Dead-On Tools	High quality hammers and other hand tools.
Empire	Levels and other precision tools.
Gladstone	Marking, measuring, and layout tools for woodworkers.
Incra	Precision fences, miter gauges, jigs and measuring tools.
Irwin	Irwin Industrial Tools - hand tools and power tool accessories. The makers of Vise-Grip pliers and Quick-Grip clamps.
Jevons Tool Company	Makers of the 3D square for assembling projects.
Lie-Nielsen	Makers of heirloom-quality hand tools. Nice stuff.
Micro Fence	Precision fences and measurement systems.
Mitutoyo	Precision calipers and other measuring tools.
Sand Devil	Hand sanding block that uses 3"x21" sanding belts.
Snap-On	Primarily aimed at the auto mechanic market, but some items may be of interest to woodworkers.
Starrett	Precision measuring tools.
Strait-Line	Measuring tools for home improvement projects.

Manufacturers - Jigs, Accessories, Shop Aids and Supplies:
Adjustable Clamp	Woodworking clamps. You can never have too many clamps.
Bench Dog	Router tables, power tool accessories. Some very innovative stuff.
Bessey	Clamps. Did I mention that you can never have too many of these?
Biesemeyer	Biesemeyer fences.
Board Buddies	Board Buddies - clever hold-down and anti-kickback devices for table saws, radial arm saws and shapers.
Carter Products	Accessories for band saws and other tools.
De-Sta-Co	Workholding and clamping products. Makers of the venerable De-Sta-Co toggle clamp.
Ezee-Feed Manufacturing	Infeed/outfeed systems for your tablesaw A safer way to cut plywood on the tablesaw.
Gross Stabil	Clamps and furniture hardware.
Jack Rabbit Tool	Makers of a quick-change drill/driver bit system. Drill the hole, then drive the screw without having to change bits back and forth.
Jointech	Precision woodworking systems.
Kreg	Pocket hole tools.
Leigh Industries	Dovetail jigs.
Mesa Vista Design	Makers of the Grip-Tite magnetic featherboard and other shop aids.
Might-T-Track	Innovative solutions for fences and jigs.
Milescraft	Universal power tool accessories and attachments.
Primecell	Primecell Rechargeable Battery Service. Don't toss those worn out battery packs. Have them rebuilt for a fraction of the cost of new.
Sjobergs	Hardwood benches.
Templaco Tools	Router jigs, door tools, and door lock installation kits.
Tormek	Tormek sharpening systems from Sharptools USA.
Wagner Electronics	Wood moisture meters.
Wizard Industries	Accessories, safety products, and woodworking metal finders.
Wolfcraft	Woodworking accessories and tools.
WoodRat	Precision joinery machines.

Apollo Sprayers	HVLP sprayers and supplies.
Manufacturers - Adhesives, Lubricants, Finishes and Supplies:
Bartley	Barley gel stains and varnish.
Bostik Lubricants	The makers of the venerable Topcote, Dricote, and bearing lubricants.
Deft	Wood finishing products.
Earlex	HVLP paint spray systems.
Elmer's	Elmer's adhesive products.
Epifanes	Marine finishes.
E-Z Bond	Cyanoacrylate adhesives.
Formby's	Wood finishing products.
Gorilla Glue	Polyurethane glue. "The toughest glue on planet earth."
Interlux	Weather and UV resistant finishes for marine applications.
ITW	ITW performance polymers. Adhesives, lubricants and gasket sealers.
Kano Labs	Kano Laboratories. Penetrating and lubricating oils, industrial lubricants and cleaners.
Minwax	Wood finishing products.
Pettit Paints	Marine finishes.
Purdy Paintbrushes	Professional painting tools.
Sashco	Sashco sealants and adhesives.
Super 77	3M spray adhesives. Bond anything to anything.
System Three	Epoxy adhesives.
Titebond	Franklin Titebond adhesives.
UC Coatings	Anchor Seal lumber end sealer and Bates glue release coatings.
Valspar/McCloskey	Wood finishing products.
West System	Epoxy adhesives.
Wooster	Wooster paint brushes.

Manufacturers - Fasteners:
Fasco	Corrosion resistant fasteners.
Maze Nails	The world's largest variety of specialty nails. If you can pound it into wood, these guys probably make it.
McFeelys	Square-drive fasteners.
Paslode	Paslode fasteners.
Porter Cable	Nails, brads and staples.

Manufacturers - Abrasives:
CGW	CGW (Camel Grinding Wheels), manufacturer of high-quality vitrified abrasive wheels.
Dan's Whetstone Co.	Genuine Arkansas sharpening stones.
Gator Grit	Sandpaper and other abrasive products.
Klingspor	Klingspor abrasives.
Micro-Surface	Finishing products. Featuring Micro Mesh abrasives.
Norton	Norton abrasives.
Supergrit	Supergrit abrasives.
3M	3M abrasive products.
Tormek	Tormek grinding and sharpening tools..

Manufacturers - Dust Collection and Other Safety Equipment:
AO Safety	Eye, ear, and respiratory protection equipment.
JDS Tools	Dust collection and air filtration equipment.
Jet	Dust collection and air filtration equipment.
Keen Products	Makers of the Dust Cutter dust collection system that easily attaches to your table saw.
Penn State Industries	Dust collection equipment.
SawStop	Safety shutoff device for table saws. By sensing minute changes in electrical properties, it detects the presence of non-wood articles (i.e., human hands and fingers) and shuts down the blade in milliseconds.
Trend Air Shield	Battery powered full-face mask.