Issue 287
Issue 287
The Gift of Gift Ideas
As usual, when I ask a question, you all are more than happy to provide the answer. In this case, many answers. Last time out, I was at a loss for holiday project ideas. I am no longer in that land of limbo — as you will see if you click over to the Feedback section of the eZine, your creativity and generosity was in high gear. (Now the challenge I face is winnowing the suggestions down … a great problem to have.) My friend Bob pulled me aside at church and told me that everyone would like a turned bass lure. Seeing as Bob is the father of four daughters, I am wondering if he thought this all the way through.
But don’t drift off; I am not done asking you questions. From your responses, I can tell that many of you do indeed build gifts for the holidays. And speaking from personal experience, these gifts can be big hits, or serious bombs. So what I would like to hear is from woodworkers who worked hard on a project, only to have it receive a less than stellar review.
I promise I will share one of mine.
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Jig Saw
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has added the M12 Cordless High Performance Jig Saw to their M12 Lithium-Ion line.
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Getting Started in Pinewood Derby by Troy Thorne
Getting Started in Pinewood Derby by Troy Thorne is directed at both kids and grownups interested in getting started with these wooden racecars.
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ColorCure™ Pink2White
ColorCure™ Pink2White is a multipurpose sealant from Red Devil, Inc. that goes on pink and dries white when ready to be painted.
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Rockler’s New Magnetic Cord Keepers
If you ever get tired of stepping on unplugged power tool cords in the shop, or wish you could tidy them up at the bench or around battery chargers, Rockler just introduced an inexpensive solution to the problem.
Tricks of the Trade
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Small Containers Extend Storage Life of Finishes
Over the years, I have saved considerable money on finishing products by following a relatively simple procedure.
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Shop Storage Solution
Here’s a shop storage solution I arrived at recently that’s working well for me.
Today's Woodworker
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Michaela Anderson: Shop Classes Still Create Woodworkers
Michaela Anderson is something that’s turning into a rare sighting these days: a high school woodworker.
Q & A
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What’s the Best Shop Floor Color?
What would be the best color to paint a wood workshop floor for safety purposes?
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Right Glue, Faceplate Size for Mounting Bowl Blanks?
I would like to know what type of glue to use to attach the blank to the mounting block, and is there a ratio between blank size and faceplate size I should be aware of?
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Is There a “Blue Book” for My Old Rockwell Tools?
Where can I go to determine reasonable values for a 14″ band saw; 4″ jointer; floor-mount drill press?
Industry Interviews
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Sustainability a Tradition, not a Trend, at Osborne Wood Products
While some companies might pursue greener business practices in the hopes of attracting today’s ecologically minded consumers, sustainability has been part of Osborne Wood Products corporate culture for more than 30 years.
Feedback
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Holiday Gift Suggestions; Squeezing Into Microwave Space
Last time out, Rob asked for ideas for holiday gifts, and our readers responded generously with suggestions. Here are a few of them.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Intarsia Scroll Sawing
Here are a few more examples of Doug Green’s holiday gift suggestions for Rob.
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Drop Leaf End Table
This is a Drop Leaf End Table that I built for my wife. It is made from recycled wood from a builder’s scrap pile.
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Highway Patrol Clock
I cut a piece of oak 12 x 13 inlayed the badge star of the CA Highway Patrol out of 1/8 red oak plywood and made a clock out of it.
