I remember the day like it was yesterday. I took those first few swipes on a piece of scrap wood and discovered the magic. I was able to get thin, whispy shavings. That day changed my woodworking forever.

The company established National Tradesmen Day in 2011 to both celebrate the work of America’s skilled trade professionals and thank them for their continued contributions.

Woodworker Daniel Shepherd of Halifax, England, was named the World’s Ultimate Tradesman during the IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge World Finals, held at Bristol Motor Speedway.

WASHINGTON – Initial enforcement of the amended Lacey Act took affect Thursday, April 1 for basic information transparency requirements including guitars, revolvers, hand tools, pool cues and certain types of furniture.