Ali Industries, makers of the Gator Finishing System and the popular line of Zip Sanders, has been offering their lines of abrasives since 1961. In this profile of Ali Industries, learn how the company has evolved from a garage-based business into a company that offers abrasive products the world over for woodworking, construction, automotive uses and more.

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Woodworker Steven Spiro has partnered with cartoonist Dave Sanders to produce "Woodchuckles - For woodworkers and those who love us." It's a compilation of 100 cartoons with a woodworking theme.

Read more in this Woodworking Book Review of Woodchuckles woodworking cartoons.

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Before beginning the finishing process of their a project, the woodworker needs to be sure that every possible bit of sawdust and grit left behind by sanding has been removed. While vacuums and tack cloths work well to get most of the sawdust, there is another final measure I like to employ before I begin staining, painting or applying an oil to my projects.

Learn this handy tip for removing even the finest sawdust from your woodworking projects before you begin to apply finish.

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Corresponding with the new Dremel 4000 Rotary Tool and the Dremel Multi-Tool, Dremel has put together ten great home improvement ideas with Paul Ryan of DIY Network.

Additionally, Dremel is looking for more such ideas, and is willing to pay for them! Submit your favorite project idea using a Dremel tool (200 words or less) for a chance to win up to $2500.

To check out these 30 minute ideas, plus read about the contest, visit the Dremel 30 Minute Miracles site.

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