Journal Staff
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Edges Cracking On Outdoor Plywood
The problem I seem to be running into is that everything we made over the winter was put out this spring and, within months, the edges of the painted and varnished boards are peeling and splitting.
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Rockler Auto-Lock T-Track Clamp
The new Auto-Lock T-Track Clamp from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware slides into any T-track that accepts 5/16” T-bolts and locks in perpendicular, in-line and 45 degree positions.
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JET 14″ 3HP Steel Frame Bandsaw
JET has a new 14” 3HP Steel Frame Bandsaw (item 714550), which has a resaw height of 13-1/2” and a blade-to-frame cutting width of 13-1/2”.
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Craftsman 1.5 Amp Detail Sander
Craftsman’s new 1.5 Amp Detail Sander (item 39598) has a low-profile body design with a Vibra Shield grip for comfort.
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How to Dispose of Old Mineral Spirits
Mineral spirits are often used in the world of woodworking. So what is the best and safest way to dispose of used mineral spirits?
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July/August 2014 Print Magazine
August 2014 Articles: Dog Bed: A woodworker’s best friend gets to sleep in style with this custom-made Dog Bed from Kimberly…
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Rockler Sandpaper Cutter
While round, random-orbit sanding discs may be what we use for the first stages of the sanding process, the best…
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Sealing Plywood Edges with Paint?
I do a number of yard shadows each year, along with other projects using plywood. When painting plywood, the edges…
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How to Prevent Twist in a Torsion Box?
When making up the Torsion Box work surface or any other made-up workbench top, how do we handle twist or racking?
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Painted Wood: A Sin?; Radial Arm Saws: OK for Dadoing?
In last issue’s eZine, Rob asked whether painting wood was “a sin, or just very wrong.”