Issue 366
Issue 366
We’ve Got Your Back
The sawdust is flying and projects are being completed in woodworking shops across the country (and for that matter, across the planet as well). The blend of joy and determination that is being expressed by gift makers is one that I share and look forward to every year. But there are some of you — and I won’t ask you to raise your hand, this is a private matter – who are still in the planning process. OK, you are procrastinating. For you, we recently posted a blog submission with 15 gift project ideas with links to the step-by-step information to build them. Some can be done with just a day in the shop.
So if you need some help or inspiration, check out the blog post, and don’t hesitate to click on the plans tab on our website. It’s go time, and we are on your side!
–Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Tom Schrunk: Luster, Light – and Preserving Finish
Tom Schrunk makes things lustrous with wood and other materials – and he’s invented a way to keep his finish fresh for a longer time.
Industry Interviews
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Armor™ Tool Launches New Auto-adjust Clamping Products
Armor Tool is merging auto-adjust clamps with dog pegs to create a variety of innovative new work-holding solutions for a workbench.
Tricks of the Trade
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Extending the Life of Sanding Belts in Humid Climates
High humidity can break down the adhesive that holds a sander belt together. This reader tip will extend the life of your sanding belts.
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Multi-use Turning Tool Handles
Recently an experienced wood turner demonstrated at our monthly club meeting how he used a dedicated turning tool/handle to drill the ‘depth limit hole’ into a bowl blank. He’d epoxied a twist drill into a drilled-out “used” handle.
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More Small Item Storage
Another idea for small screws and other “where do I store these” items.
What's In Store
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DeWALT Tough Chest Mobile Storage
DeWALT’s Tough Chest™ Mobile Storage (Model DWST38000) has 63 gallons of storage capacity, while tool boxes and other items can be secured to the top with bungee cords.
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SoundVision Eye Protection Kit
The SoundVision® Eye Protection Kit from FullPro® provides eye protection that is compatible with ear protection: it attaches to the outer surface of most earmuffs or headsets with hook-and-loop straps and patches.
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Elmer’s Carpenter’s Color Change Wood Filler
Elmer’s® Carpenter’s® Color Change Wood Filler goes on in one color, then changes color as it dries, letting you know that it’s ready for you to begin sanding or applying paint or stain.
Q & A
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How Do You Make Perfect Templates?
It’s important to make templates carefully, because their accuracy is key to creating parts in the precise sizes and shapes needed.
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How do You Tighten the Nuts on Grinding Wheels?
Both machines have done the same thing: the nuts come loose while using the grinder. I am at a loss as to what I can do to correct this problem.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Fire Wing Decorative Box
This is a box I built for my Physical Therapist to use as a collection box for a special event.
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Firewood Wine Bottle Holder
I love rescuing unique firewood and giving it a new life.
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Christmas Tree Train Track
This is the ultimate G-gauge Christmas tree train. The 36 trusses, and all cross members (inside and out) have through…
