Issue 281
Issue 281
Last-Minute Woodworking
At one point in my life, I envisioned an era when a more mature nature (brought on by the passage of time and an ingathering of resultant wisdom) would result in effective fore-planning and the timely production of my woodworking gifts. No longer would I be completing my gift projects by working through the night before, or even the morning of, the gift event.
Sadly, either I have failed to garner wisdom, or my maturity is still in short supply, because my last-minute woodworking efforts continue in full measure. My middle daughter’s graduation gift? The night before. A good friend’s birthday candle holder? The day before. And that was just this month. With my recent experiences in mind, I have few illusions of what the holidays will bring. Oh well, why change a process that has been working for 30 years? Which just reminded me, my girlfriend’s daughter’s birthday is this weekend!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Lumber Wizard 4 Laser Line Woodworking Metal Detector
Wizard Industries has improved the detection capacity and precision of their tool designed to help woodworkers find nails, screws and other metal objects in all types of wood.
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Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook
Projects included in the Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook range from welcome and house signs to an Irish claddagh and an indoor Christmas scene sign.
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IRWIN 4-Point Snap Blade
IRWIN Tools has a 4-Point Snap Blade for utility knives that snaps on the score to create four cutting points, doubling the number of cuts made by standard carbon blades.
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Bessey Introduces Auto-Adjust Toggle Clamps
Bessey’s new Auto-Adjust Toggle Clamps, unveiled at the 2011 AWFS Fair, should make the set-up process much easier.
Not yet categorized
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Tabletop Biscuit Fasteners
“Buttons” are often used to connect a solid wood tabletop to its base or aprons.
Tricks of the Trade
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Shoebox Drawer Driers
Here’s a simple way to give yourself a little more peace of mind, without spending a cent for it.
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Improved Dolly
I recently built a dolly for moving sheet goods: it works so well I wonder why I didn’t construct it sooner.
Today's Woodworker
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Janel Jacobson: Netsuke Carvings and New Directions
Almost 10 years ago, the Woodworker’s Journal eZine profiled Minnesota netsuke carver Janel Jacobson; recently, we caught up with her again.
Q & A
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Easier Way to Install Solid-wood Banding on Plywood?
Is there an easier way to fit those and cut them to fit accurately than the “trim-to-fit” approach?
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Building Box Joint Jig for a Handheld Router?
Any ideas on how to make such a jig for use with a handheld router?
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Better Weatherproof Finish than Spar Varnish?
What do you suggest for a more weather-proof finish that will hold up?
Industry Interviews
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Cabinetmaking Students Compete for International Build-off at AWFS
Two woodworking students vie for WorldSkills bragging rights in recent cabinet competition.
Feedback
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A Swing and Some Hits (?) for Bat Maker
In our last eZine issue, we ran a question from a wooden bat maker who was wondering what to do with heavy billets that he could not turn into bats. eZine readers offered a few suggestions.
