Issue 135
Issue 135
Just JETing Along!
This special eZine is sponsored by WMH Tools … which you probably know better as JET, Powermatic, Performax and Wilton. When I read Michael Dresdner’s interview with WMH’s Steve Erbach, they talked about the long history of these companies, which threw me for a bit of a loop. Because in some ways, I still think of JET tools as the “hard-charging upstart” in the woodworking industry. That was an impression I conjured up 25 years ago or so, when I saw my first JET band saw. (Thanks, Michael; once again I feel old!)
Even so, I’d like to take a moment and say thanks to WMH. When we bought the Woodworker’s Journal, many years ago now, we had a real hard time selling enough ads to pay the bills. Other companies took a wait and see attitude, because in truth, many magazines fail. But JET (and a few others) was early in their support and has been consistent with it over the years. And they were quick to support the eZine as well.
Whatever value they saw in us must have been true, because as it stands now, the eZine is by far the biggest and most successful online woodworking publication, and the Woodworker’s Journal print magazine is the fastest growing magazine in our category. So, thanks for your support. Our readers are always our #1 priority, but without the support of companies like WMH, our readers would not have the magazine they love.
Sincerely,
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Bryan Schoening: Coffin It Up
Bryan Schoening is indeed involved in a strange trade – his woodworking is impressive enough to be desired after death!
Industry Interviews
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JET, Powermatic and Wilton: the WMH Tool Group
Michael Dresdner browses through the latest developments in a long history of innovations from the WMH Tool Group.
Q & A
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Sharpening a Curved Draw Knife?
Employing a sandpaper sharpening system, a slip stone, or a bench grinder are some of the methods suggested for sharpening a curved draw knife.
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Source of Pressure-Treated Wood
Is pressure treated wood made from white pine or yellow pine?
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Chair Seat Top Explained
How is a chair seat’s top formed? Is it sanded into shape, or is there a different way to contour the wood?
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Applying Spray Finishing
I want to spray finish, but I have heard that it is not a good thing to use thin varnishes before applying. Is that true?
What's In Store
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JET’s Closed Stand Jointer: Long Bed Offers Wood-Cutting Capacity
JET’s new Closed Stand Jointer eases the strain of straightening and removing twist from lumber.
Feedback
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Before and After; What and How
A question in the last issue about which finishes are safe for cribs sparked this reminiscence from a reader.
