Issue 335
Issue 335
Mistake-Proof Woodworking?
One of the most important things that Warren Nelson ever taught me was: “In woodworking, it’s never a mistake unless you can’t fix it.” Warren was the foreman in my father’s and uncle’s woodworking shop, and the first person to really teach me serious woodworking.
And while I often must have been a trial for him — the boss’s kid asking one elementary woodworking question after another — he was good-natured about it, for the most part. I learned so many things during those early days that I still put to good use nearly every time I walk into a shop, but how to deal with mistakes remains one of the most useful: Take your time, fix it properly and move on.
So what about you? Do you have any lessons from your first efforts at woodworking that come back to you on a regular basis? If so, share them with us and we will share those we can with the eZine faithful.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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SENCO Micro Pinners, FinishPro 23SXP, FinishPro23LXP
SENCO’S new 23-gauge pneumatic Micro Pinners, the FinishPro®23SXP and FinishPro®23LXP, incorporate several upgrades suggested by woodworkers and carpenters. Among these:…
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Rockler Tool Pouches and Aprons
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a new line of tool storage pouches and aprons, including a 24″ Shop Stand Apron.
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Edge from Anysharp
The Edge from AnySharp is a sharpener that works on tools, blades and knives, including hardened steel and serrated blades
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Wet Grinder Added to Grizzly’s Anniversary Tools
One new installment, sporting the company’s anniversary black and orange color scheme, is the model T10010ANV 10-in. Wet Grinder Kit.
Tricks of the Trade
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Another Tip for Router Bit Bumpers
As for router bit bumpers, I use Rockler’s “spaceballs”.
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Making a More Mobile Workshop with Less Clamping
I came up with a plan for my major tools, table saw and shaper on a roll around cart and my jointer and portable table saw/dedicated dado set-up on a fold down table.
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Dust Control Organizer
I had to find an inexpensive way to keep up with all my dust control accessories.
Today's Woodworker
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Kathy Wise: An Animal Lover’s Intarsia
Back when she began working, said Kathy Wise, “People used to collect things.”
Q & A
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Veneering Curved-edge Cabinet Doors?
I want to add edge veneering to curved cabinet doors and I am wondering how to make the grain pattern look correct.
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Bevels Up or Down on Which Planes?
When does the bevel on a plane iron face up or down?
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Best Oil for Handscrew Clamps?
What kind of oil should I use on my wood handscrew clamp?
Industry Interviews
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Steel City Tool Works: Reinvigorated and Ready for the Future
You probably know Steel City as that “new kid on the block” machinery manufacturer that got its start during the middle of the last decade.
Feedback
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Use Tubing to Spray Caulk in Wall Crack
Other readers had some additional advice for last issue’s questioner who wanted to know “How Should I Fix a Wall Crack with Limited Access.”
Reader's Project Gallery
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Intarsia Wall Hangings
I do mainly Intarsia with absolutely no paint or stain or other artificial coloring used – ONLY natural wood colors with a clear finish.
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Wine Cabinet and Dresser
The walnut wine cabinet was inspired by the metal doors, with the arch above. It was a wall hanging.
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Washroom Wall Cabinets
The carcasses are 1/2″ MDF laminated with 1/4″ birch plywood and the doors are 1/2″ MDF laminated with 1/8″ X 3″ red oak stripes and I used 3/4″ x 3/4″ solid oak on all the door edges.
