Issue 10
Issue 10
We Double Dare You
Come on … you can do better than that!
A couple of weeks ago, I challenged readers to show me their goofiest project. I would then look the offerings over (along with my crack editorial staff, or is that a cracked editorial staff; I must look into this) and choose a winner. The winner would receive a new Ridgid TV3000 tool vac for their efforts. To encourage one and all, I also agreed to share one of my projects which did not quite make the grade. I have to say this is the first time you all have disappointed me. I did receive a few images of some off-the-wall pieces but just a few. I know in my heart of hearts that there are more of these design wonders out and about, but maybe you’re too shy to share them. Don’t be — we’re all friends here. And you’ll feel better when you get the secret out in the open. I hereby extend the contest by two weeks, so hurry up and send those images!
Tool Geek Alert! As promised, I have been to the mountain and brought back a story. The International Woodworking Fair concluded last Sunday and I have a few tidbits to share. Just click on Toolmaker Insider for my first-hand report. Seeing a trade show has never been so easy!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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Tips for Cutting Perfect Miters
There’s been a number of questions about getting miters perfect. Our group of experts share their processes for cutting the perfect miter.
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Sustainable Wood for Woodworking?
Do woodworkers have a responsibility to buy and use woods that have been responsibly harvested from sustainable forests?
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How to Stain Rock Maple?
How do you get a darker stain on a dense wood?
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Stopping Jointer Vibration?
Cutting down on the bad vibrations this reader’s jointer is giving off.
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Creating a Chair Scoop?
A woodworker wonders about the method to make his chair’s seat more comfortable for his seat.
Today's Woodworker
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Men Are from Walnut, Women Are from Bird’s-eye Maple: Judy Krawsky
At the risk of starting a gender war, we recently discovered that what we men know about jewelry boxes amounts to just about nothing.
Industry Interviews
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The International Woodworking Fair, Atlanta, Georgia, 2000
Last issue, we gave you a day-by-day description of the goings-on at the National Hardware Show in Chicago. This issue we flew Woodworker’s Journal editor, Rob Johnstone, down to Atlanta to the International Woodworking Fair.
What's In Store
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Makita’s 2030S Planer-Jointer
The first thing I looked for when reviewing Makita’s new 2030S planer-jointer was how their engineers tackled knife installation.
