Issue 219
Issue 219
A New Piece of the Puzzle
Well, here we go again! As I mentioned recently, we are in the process of upgrading our websites. While all of these efforts may not have gone as smoothly as we had hoped, I am finding it a fun and exciting time. This week we are adding a couple of new items to the eZine – and they certainly will not be the last. First, check out the high quality, full-color downloadable woodworking plan we’ve added to our Free Plans page. (This is in addition to what we call our “Classic” woodworking plans.)
A couple of weeks ago, under the cover of darkness, we added a WWJ Store to our pages. That’s where these groovy new plans live when they are not on the eZine, and they are available for sale any time you need one.
But our most unique new offering this time out is our new woodworking-based crossword puzzle. These puzzles will test your woodworking knowledge while giving you another online excuse to exercise your woodworking chops. (I honestly don’t know how I am going to get any real work done on eZine days!)
Be sure to let me know what you think of this new content. All these new offerings are being created with you in mind, so don’t be shy about telling me what you think of them. Like that has ever been a problem!
(And oh, what’s a five letter word for “chisel in a holder?”)
–Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Makita Buy One/Get One: How Many Tools Was That, Again?
As do most power tool companies these days, Makita has a line of tools powered by the Lithium-Ion battery technology that allows big power but smaller tools.
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Southern Pine Use Guide
The Southern Pine Use Guide from the Southern Pine Council has been updated for 2009.
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Evolution Fury3 8-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw
The eight and one-quarter-inch Fury3 Sliding Miter Saw from Evolution Power Tools cuts wood, wood with nails, steel and aluminum.
Today's Woodworker
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Ken Richards: Elegant Design, Flawless Execution
For the past quarter century, Ken Richards has been designing and making world-class furniture in the Pacific Northwest.
Q & A
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Old Tool: Lead Paint?
I’m restoring a 1950’s Craftsman 4″ Jointer and wonder if tools from this era were painted with leaded paint.
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Additional Sanding Necessary?
If a S4S board is already planed down and smooth, why is it necessary to sand the S4S board again?
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Adding Glue to Screw Holes
Is there ever an advantage to adding glue to a wood screw hole for either added strength or preventing the screw from working loose?
Industry Interviews
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AKEDA: The “Better Mousetrap” of Dovetail Jigs
Kevan Lear did not invent the dovetail jig. Far from it. In fact, for years he did design work for one of the premier dovetail jig makers, a company that is now a competitor.
Feedback
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Changes, Dowels, Dovetails, Angles, Foam, Cocobolo and Kudos
We asked you to comment on the new look of the eZine. Some like it. Not everyone was pleased, though.
Tricks of the Trade
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Gorilla Epoxy
Gorilla Epoxy from Gorilla Glue is a water- and solvent-resistant two-part epoxy with high impact resistance and five-minute set that is nontoxic once cured.
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Handy Containers
I save the plastic containers from the individual portion fruit cups.
