Issue 297
Issue 297
Heating Up in the Shop
Last Sunday, it was as warm here in Minnesota as is the average high temperature for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on March 18th. There are green things growing in my yard right now that should have a couple of feet of snow covering them. I might need to break out the lawn mower two months early! It’s just weird.
But it does bring a question to my mind. Here on the tundra, if you don’t have a heated shop, woodworking slows down quite a bit in the winter. But in places like Texas and Arizona — I’ve heard that the opposite is true. If your shop does not have air conditioning, woodworking is relegated to waiting for a cold front to come through.
The question that comes to my mind is this: how do you sun-belt woodworkers deal with the advent of summer? What are your coping strategies for 100-plus degree days? Do you work all night and sleep all day?
If you’ve got a trick or tactic that you’d like to share, send me an email. As always, you’ll find a selection of the missives in the Feedback department.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Shop Stand Drawer Kits
In order to make the most of that space underneath the stands in your shop, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced Shop Stand Drawer Kits.
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Real Wood Bible Revised Edition
The Real Wood Bible by Nick Gibbs (subtitled “The complete illustrated guide to choosing and using 100 decorative woods”) is now available in a revised edition.
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Amana Corner Rounding 3D Router Bits
Amana Tool has introduced new Corner Rounding 3D Router Bits, designed with both a guide bearing and a guide ring around the outer perimeter of the cutting surfaces.
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Bosch MX30E Oscillating Tools with Tool-less Accessory Change System
Bosch has just expanded its category of corded and cordless oscillating multi-tools with the MX30E Multi-X™ Oscillating Tool.
Tricks of the Trade
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The Perfect Label
I’ve finally found a product that sticks to almost anything, can be removed easily and is inexpensive.
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Short Rulers
I’ve always had problems making measurements at my lathe when working on a spindle less than four or five inches long.
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A Long Arm Clamp
I often need to clamp work that regular clamps can’t reach.
Today's Woodworker
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Riley Grotts: Woodworker and Renaissance Man
Riley Grotts says he “can’t remember when I wasn’t” a woodworker.
Q & A
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What Dryness Should I Aim for with a Shop Dehumidifier?
I have a woodshop in my basement. At what setting should I set my dehumidifier?
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Solutions for Removing White Rings?
Could you tell me the process of how to remove the white rings?
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Don’t Hand Planes Plane the Shooting Board, Too?
What is to keep the plane from planning the shooting board itself?
Industry Interviews
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“New” Delta Celebrates Anniversary, Announces Tools
Last year, Delta moved its manufacturing and warehouse headquarters and set an aggressive schedule for new product development. How is it going? Delta brings us up to speed.
Feedback
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Your Thoughts on What Is a Woodworker — and Why
Last eZine out, Rob posed the philosophical question of “what is a woodworker.” eZine readers were happy to respond that they think, therefore they are, woodworkers because….
Reader's Project Gallery
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Walnut Pie Safe
Here is a Walnut Pie Safe I built. It is solid 3/4″ walnut frame, panel door inserts are spalted maple.
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Cedar Bench
Project I assisted my 13 year old grandson with for his mother. He was able to use bandsaw, drill press, router on table, planer, and numerous hand tools by the time we finished.
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Child’s Table and Chairs
I made this table and chairs for my granddaughter. I painted the pine top in a whimsical abstract way. I used bright colors and spray painted three layers.
