Issue 268
Issue 268
Quality Time in the Shop
“Hey, Rob, Chad is in Cub Scouts and he is working on his Pinewood Derby® entry, and I was wondering if we could come over and make use of your shop to get it started?” was the voicemail message on my cell phone one Saturday morning.
I can’t tell you how excited I was to get the message and to answer in the affirmative. So, Sunday evening after church, the Chad and dad arrived with wood, wheels and weights in hand. Discussions soon began on the design, with Chad providing some pretty awesome initial sketches – some of which were even possible to make. As Chad and his (very patient) father drilled down to the final design, which Chad dubbed “Shredder,” memories of making things with my own children provided a rich background for the supremely enjoyable evening.
Is there a point to this story? Only this: share your woodworking time with others, especially children, and I am confident it will enrich your life.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Route-a-Pocket
The Route-a-Pocket™ from White Oak Tools is an all-metal jig used in conjunction with a plunge router and a power drill to reduce featheredges and tearout in pocket hole joinery.
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Eagle America No-Tie Shop Aprons
Eagle America has replaced traditional ties on its No-Tie Shop Aprons with adjustable hook-and-loop closures at the neck and waistband.
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Dynastraight Finishing Tools
The Dynastraight® Series from Dynabrade, Inc. are portable air-powered abrasive tools with horsepowers from .4 to 1 that can be used for finishing, paint and rust removal
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JessEm Benchtop Router Table
One drawback to many benchtop router tables is the absence of adequate dust collection below the tabletop. JessEm intends to remedy that problem with its new Benchtop Router Table.
Tricks of the Trade
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Octagonal Dowel-fluting Jig
With this jig, I can buy plain dowel rods and flute them myself.
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Make Your Own Adjustable Feet
I build most of my benchtop tool stands and was searching for a source of sturdy adjustable feet.
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Clamp Extender
Recently I had to clamp a long project glue-up.
Today's Woodworker
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Will Tait: A Renaissance Man with CNC Relief Carving
“People keep telling me I’m a Renaissance man — I work with lots of mediums,” says Will Tait.
Q & A
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Sun-burned Woodworking?
I am wondering if the concentrated spot of light will be damaging to eyes, and what sort of precautions may be reasonable to take before trying this.
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Saving Spongy Wood?
Is there anything special that I should do to prepare the chair for finishing?
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Right Speed for Bowl Sanding?
When hand sanding a bowl, Betty Scarpino recommends sanding at a slow speed. Can you be a bit more specific, please?
Industry Interviews
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Grex Power Tools Hopes You’ll Go Green
The folks at Grex Power Tools might suggest a completely different meaning for the popular vernacular: they’re hoping you’ll consider a lime-green air tool when you’re in the market for your next nailer, sander or airbrush.
Feedback
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Fancy Some Figured Wood – Or Not?
Last time out, the question posed to eZine readers in Rob’s editorial was “what do you think of fancy figured wood?” Without even a need for pennies to get involved, you shared your thoughts.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Modified Ultimate Miter Saw Station
This project is modified from our Ultimate Miter Saw Station. Had to do a little “adjustment” on the wall height.
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Sapele Humidor
Here’s my third humidor I just finished. Scalloped sapele hardwood, ebony trim accents, and makore veneering on top.
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Segmented Turning Platter
For some reason, I seem to be stuck at the moment doing platters. I did one, and had some leftover cuttings so, I decided to make another one.
