Issue 193
Issue 193
Exciting New Woodworking Schools
As some of our long-time eZine subscribers may know, from our very first issue of the eZine we have provided our readers with a serious list of woodworking schools. These schools are varied in their size, location and curriculum. If you want to learn how to build a canoe, we’ve got you covered. Build a guitar … no problem. Basic cabinetry? It is a piece of cake. Organized by location (looking for a school in Nova Scotia? Look no farther. ), the listings provide contact information, a brief description and a link to the school’s web site.
But as some eZine reader are also well aware, for almost the last year, our school page has been static with no changes or updates. There were many reasons for that static situation, but I am glad to announce today that it is no longer the case. In fact, while we have added many new schools to the listing in the last two weeks, the biggest news that I have regarding new school listings is this: our new schools page has a public form for submitting new school listings. Woodworking schools can now fill out the form and submit their information any time 24/7. And once we’ve looked it over to see if it is a proper fit for our readers, it will be up on the web in a blink of the eye.
So please accept our apologies for the long dry spell on our woodworking school web page. And now that the page is newly invigorated — take a moment or two to check it out. Who knows, it may just spur the student in you to sign up and learn something!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Dennis Paul Peterson: Blending Influences into Contemporary Classics
Dennis Paul Peterson boasts the sort of credential portfolio to which most woodworkers aspire.
Q & A
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When to Use Variable Speeds
I’m not really clear on just when to use the various speeds on my variable speed sander.
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Plywood Odor
I got some plywood made in China and it has a terrible chemical odor. Is it a health hazard?
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Finding Info on Pear Wood Characteristics
Where can I find information on the movement characteristics and durability of pear wood?
Industry Interviews
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Lignomat: Moisture Meters for the Masses
Lignomat is regarded by many as the premier handheld moisture meter company in the U.S., and the darling of both professional and hobby woodworkers.
Feedback
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Pictures, Plans, Chucks and Alcohol
A new feature that lets you enlarge the pictures in our articles delighted many of the newly formed Matt Becker fan club.
Contributing Bloggers
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Back to School
You are never too old to go back to school—woodworking school, that is.
What's In Store
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ProMAX Complete
Bench Dog Tools, Inc.’s new ProMAX Complete router table incorporates the top-of-the-line options among their new tabletop and cabinet choices.
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Professional Coping Sled
The Professional Coping Sled from Infinity Cutting Tools is designed to provide fast, safe and accurate cope and stick joinery in material up to 5-3/4″ wide.
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Pen Press/Drilling Jig
Rockler’s Pen Press/Drilling Jig combines two tools into one.
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OmniJig Joinery System
Porter-Cable’s Omnijig Joinery System has patent-pending features like “set and forget” template positioning stops and router bit depth gauges.
Tricks of the Trade
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Production Turning Aid
To gauge the accuracy of my cylinder turnings, I built a homemade jig that’s easier to use than calipers.
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Lights, Camera…
I like the idea of having lights on electric hand tools but don’t feel like trading mine in for the newer models.
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Lathe Duplicator
I recently had to make several identical spindles for a project, so I got busy in my shop and came up with this simple but effective duplicator.
