Rob Johnstone

Making and Attaching Tapered Wood Cabinet Legs

Rob Johnstone demonstrates how to glue up the leg blanks for turning, how he turned the legs, and how he used hide glue and an old luthier’s trick to attach the legs.

by Rob Johnstone • May 28, 2019 • Tricks of the Trade
Adding to My Errors

Rob wonders about the cumulative effect of mathematical errors in woodworking projects.

by Rob Johnstone • May 21, 2019
Bowl of Fun

Rob spends his “bachelor” weekend turning a bowl.

by Rob Johnstone • May 14, 2019
The Large and Small Of It

Rob wonders about the size of your woodworking projects these days.=

by Rob Johnstone • Apr 30, 2019
Silicone is Swell

Rob justifies … er, explains … his rubber wedding ring.

by Rob Johnstone • Apr 23, 2019
VIDEO: Natural Finish for Softwoods

Rob Johnstone explains how to create a natural looking finish on softwoods like pine, cedar and poplar.

by Rob Johnstone • Apr 23, 2019 • Tricks of the Trade
The Sun Also Warmeth

Rob “generously” helps neighbors clean up wood debris — and wonders where to store it.

by Rob Johnstone • Apr 16, 2019
It’s April!!!!

Rob explains the lack of April Fools jokes, but thankfully we have a few laughs from our friends at Rockler.

by Rob Johnstone • Apr 2, 2019
PROJECT: Country Table

Sometimes, it’s all in the details. In this case, our author took a classic country project that appeared in the Journal over 30 years ago and did a modern makeover on it.

by Rob Johnstone • Mar 29, 2019 • Project Design
PROJECT: Weathered Wood Shelf

A weathered wood look and industrial “hardware” accents help this project hit the sweet spot of furniture design trends.

by Rob Johnstone • Mar 20, 2019 • Project Design