Editor’s Blogs
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Woodworking: 60 Years Ago
Here at Woodworker’s Journal, a staff birthday (no, it’s not Rob — as he will clearly tell you, his birthday is December 11. That’s De-cem-ber el-ev-enth.) has us looking to the past — 60 years ago, to be precise. What was happening in woodworking back in 1951?
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Sharing the Shop
“Hey, Rob, do you think I could make some stools from these?” was the question posed to me last November while I stood next to the young man’s pickup truck in the church parking lot.
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A Quick Look at the New April Issue
The new April print issue is just days away from your mailbox. See what’s in store!
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Woodworking Around the House
Recently, in our Woodworker’s Journal eZine, WJ editor Rob Johnstone asked readers “which room of your home has received the most attention in your shop?” We received many missives from readers — and some of them sent pictures.
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Simple Things Done Well
Did you kick off 2011 with any resolutions? Initially I didn’t think I would, since they never seem to stick. But, I’m going to adopt one after all: Keep it simple, and do it well.
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Laguna Tools Starts New Relationship With Rockler
In the first such agreement the 25-year-old California-based company has ever made in the U.S., Laguna has agreed to make its products available through Rockler’s retail outlets.
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Chris Marshall’s Projects at the Craftsman Experience
In late December, I had an opportunity to head to the Windy City to do a two-day project demonstration at Craftsman Experience.
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Tiny Screwdrivers, Handy Tools
I think, every time I use one of my tiny screwdrivers, “Wow, this is a really useful tool.”
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Fresh February Content Coming Soon!
A quick peek at what’s new and headed your way in the February print issue.
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Have You Seen “Woodshop” Yet?
Jesse Ventura has long since moved out of Minnesota’s Governor’s Mansion, but instead of reaching for the wrestling tights again, he’s back to acting. Here’s the fun part: his latest role involves woodworking! Or, rather, shop class.
