Rob Johnstone
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Conspiracy Theory
This week, Rob reveals himself to be a bit of a wing nut nut, plus using a crosscut sled and a tip on finishing with a spray bottle.
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End Grain in the Picture
This week, Rob exposes his thoughts on end grain, we build a live edged table and take a look at how to choose the right dovetail jig.
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PROJECT: Carved Dough Bowls
Replicate this hardworking kitchen accessory from days of yore using your band saw and a power-carving tool. It’s a perfect excuse to head outdoors and let the chips fly.
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The Common Commode
This week, Rob talks about his outhouse construction prowess, plus he makes a dough bowl and we look at what’s new in stores this month.
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VIDEO: Power Carving a Dough Bowl
Learn how Rob Johnstone used the Arbortech TurboPlane to carve a dough bowl. Mounted to your angle grinder, the Arbortech TurboPlane can be used to shape, sculpt and plane a huge variety of wooden objects.
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Six Simple Finishes
Six examples of simple finishes that anyone can use to enhance their next project.
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Finishing Follies
This week, Rob wonders about reader’s finishing tactics, plus our experts offer advice on creating an irrigation system and positioning a vise on your workbench.
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From My Mind to Reality
This week, Rob talks the difference between using plans and imagining ideas, plus learn to cool your workshop this summer and tips for building a tenoning jig for your table saw.
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High Quality Hardwood
This week, Rob wonders about the availability of good hardwoods, plus we talk veneering with vacuums and a close look at harvesting your own bowl blanks.
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Woodworking is All That
This week, Rob has a question about what you will do next, we build a storage space for garden tools and discussing the best finishes for outdoor projects.
