Editor’s Blogs
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Luminol Illumination: Furniture with an Eerie Blue Glow
I got an interesting call about a finish problem the other day from a dear friend who is an expert antique restorer. It was a bit grisly, but nonetheless an interesting poser. I thought I’d share it with you.
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A Nutty Way of Telling Red from White Oak
A common fall sight is a squirrel, busily scurrying to bury his winter food supply. Have you ever thought about how much they have in common with woodworkers?
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Mendocino Tripping
Sandor Nagyszalanczy encounters some deja vu during a recent trip up the California coast.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask!
We here at the Journal are happy to help answer your questions – both in the print magazine and in our Q & A section of the eZine.
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A Tip o’ the Hat to the Trades
This Friday, September 16 — the third Friday in September, in future years — the folks at IRWIN Tools have declared “National Tradesmen Day.”
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To Stain or Not to Stain…
Admittedly, there are plenty of times I favor leaving wood natural but there are also times when stain can do a world of good, and make my work greener to boot.
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Moving a Shop…Got Any War Stories?
Our family is in the process of moving to Virginia. But therein lies the catch: the “moving” part.
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Oh, Pshaw! You Make Me Blush
Whenever I have to spray fast-drying lacquer in the summer, I gird myself for blush. I’m sure you’ve encountered blush. It’s that whitish haze that looks like thin clouds trapped in the finish, and usually shows up when spraying during humid weather.
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AWFS Tool Show: WJ as Official Blog Partner
If it’s summer in the woodworking world, it must be time for tool shows! Last week, the Woodworker’s Journal editors were off to AWFS 2011 show in Vegas!
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It’s Summer, So Spray Away!
The sun is out and the air is dry with barely a breeze to be felt. Yep, it’s the perfect weather for spraying finish, both solvent-based and water-based.
