Rob Johnstone
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VIDEO: Resawing with a Band Saw
We show you the best types of blades for resawing, the best type of fence for resawing, and the best band saw features to look for when you want to make resaw cuts.
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Hero for the Day
In this issue, Rob gets a green thumb, play bag toss and save your clamps, plus plans for a crosscut sled and a plant stand.
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Ian Kirby Turns 90
Our two-decades-long contributing writer celebrates his 90th birthday but shows no signs of slowing down.
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How About Hand Tools
This week, Rob asks for questions about hand tools, we talk butt hinges, tea strainers and two storage options in our premium plans.
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More Fun for Your Money
This week, Rob talks about the magazine, plus making a custom charcuterie board and we talk to woodworker Alex Fang.
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Rich as Bill Gates!
This week, Rob dreams of being a bill-ionaire, plus more on green lumber and getting a grip on clamping.
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PROJECT: Scandinavian Modern Steam Bent Coat Hooks
Learn the basics of steam bending by making this lovely and practical coatrack.
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VIDEO: Making a Lamp with Tinted Epoxy Light Panels
Rob Johnstone makes a lamp by using tinted epoxy panels as the “glass” shades. He uses Eye Candy Pigments to tint the epoxy.
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Labor Day Weekend to Remember
In this issue, Rob reminisces about his excellent Labor Day weekend, plus learn about condensation in air compressors and turn a salt and pepper shaker set.
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One on the Chin
This week, Rob frets about safety in (and out) of the shop, plus lubricating your turning finishes and six other simple finishing practices.