Issue 293
Issue 293
Keep it Moving!
As you click through the pages of the eZine this time out, you may notice a theme of sorts. Wooden bicycles and carved motorcycles — transportation hits the woodshop. For me, transportation in the shop has a more plebeian orientation: I put everything I can in my shop on wheels. Casters are the gift that keeps on giving, in my opinion. My benchtop planer? On casters. My chop saw? On a cart — with casters. Table saw, band saw, lathe, bigger band saw, planer/jointer combo tool — all on casters.
That’s just how I roll.
I admit, my addiction to all things casters may be a bit of overkill. I do tend to run an idea right into the ground. (My rolling lumber rack … turned out to be just a bit too big to actually roll.) So what about you? Are you going mobile in your shop or are you firmly planted to the ground? As always, your feedback will be shared with the gang.
What's In Store
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Wild & Wacky Birdhouses and Feeders
The book Wild & Wacky Birdhouses and Feeders by Paul Meisel incorporates plans for whimsically styled squirrel feeders and birdhouses.
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Rockler Conversion Port
The new Conversion Port from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware makes it easier to connect 2-1/4″ shop vacuum ports and hoses to any 2-1/2″ dust fitting or power tool dust port.
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Amana Prestige Super-Fine Dado Groover Set
The new Prestige™ mighty adjustable super-fine dado groover set from Amana Tool consists of seven laser-cut hardened steel cutters coated with Electro Blu™ eco-friendly nonstick coating.
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Rockler Adds Mini Deluxe Hold-down Clamp
Rockler has just added a new compact version of its popular Deluxe Hold-down Clamp, which could add the workholding support you need for a variety of jig applications.
Tricks of the Trade
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Try Trays for Better Organization
No matter how close my tool racks are to my bench, the tools in use always seem to end up cluttering the work surface.
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Drill Press Support
When using my bench model drill press on long pieces of wood, I often run into trouble holding the stock level as I drill one end.
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Bungee Keeps Electrical Cord Out of Harm’s Way
To prevent a tool from running over or accidentally cutting its own electrical cord, I hook a bungee cord to an eye screw in my shop ceiling.
Today's Woodworker
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John “Sam” Sammarco: Motorcycles in Miniature
Like many woodworkers, John “Sam” Sammarco decided to take up a hobby after he retired: golf.
Q & A
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Why Is My Old Table Saw so Dusty?
The saw works fine, and I use it weekly and have done so for many years. My question is: why is this saw so messy?
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What Adhesive Works Best to Repair a Gun Stock?
I would like to just glue it up with an invisible and very strong glue, a glue that can handle repeated recoil action.
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How Do I Make Maple Look Like Cherry?
Can you suggest what water/solvent/alcohol dye that could be used to achieve this color?
Feedback
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Sneaking In Style; Cutting Corners with Glue
Rob’s editorial in the last issue of the eZine posed a question of style — specifically, whether woodworkers try to incorporate specific stylistic choices into their projects.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Rocker Trio
Three Maloof inspired mesquite rocking chairs: Gentleman’s, Lady’s and Child’s built on request by my old boss after he had seen an oak rocker I had made for my wife some years ago.
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Rebuilt Cart
Here is a cart I rebuilt for a friend of mine. It was used to transport small gas motors around to run different appliances with a belt drive like a washing machine or water well.
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String Holder
Attached is a picture of some string holders that I designed and made. They’re designed to hold spools of yarn/string and crochet hooks.
Industry Interviews
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Masterworks Team Turns Urban Lumber into Street-ready Cruiser Bikes
When the economy turned sour, a couple of enterprising woodworkers turned their downtime into rolling works of art
