Issue 13
Issue 13
Something in the Air
I saw them Saturday: snow flakes. I am aware of how truly regional this news is, but it is a result of my upbringing. (Here in Minnesota, talking about the weather is a contact sport, and only to be attempted by experts.) Up in our neck of the woods, snow in the air means folks heading for indoor activities … like woodworking.
I stopped by a woodworking show on Saturday and the place was wall-to-wall, flanel-shirted wood enthusiasts. These were people who knew way too much about band saw attachments and other woodworking gizmos. By the way, the new table saw miter attachment from Mule Cabinetmakers was one of the new gadgets that really caught the woodworkers’ attention. We’ll be following up on that story in an upcoming Zine. So join the crowd. Get inside and start making some sawdust!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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Preventing Shellac from Raising the Grain?
Our finishing experts offer advice on shellac raising the grain of wood.
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Gluing Ivory over Wood?
Our experts offer opinions on how to attach substances like ivory to your wood.
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Substituting Birch for Cherry?
If cherry isn’t available, can you use birch or does it not work well as a furniture wood?
What's In Store
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Cleaning a New Contractor Saw?
If your contractor saw comes with fluid already in the miter slot, our experts have some advice on getting it out.
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Bosch 11619EVS Plunge Router: Plunging Into Router Futures
It’s not for the faint of heart. This router will have a 3 1/4 HP, 15 amp motor that ranges from 8,000 to 21,000 RPM and will be able to pretty much beat up any other router on your block.
Industry Interviews
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Lee Valley Tools: Connecting To Customers
A lot of companies give lip service to listening to their customers. Unfortunately, there’s so much lip service going on, companies often don’t have time to actually listen to customers. That’s not the case at Lee Valley Tools.
Today's Woodworker
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I Think, Therefore I Woodwork: Bob Ingram
It doesn’t take long to figure out that when Bob Ingram is talking about woodworking, he’s really talking about life and philosophy.
