Issue 353
Issue 353
Woodworking as Continuous Learning
Sadly, I must confess a character flaw that has haunted me for years: after I learn how to do something really well, I am not that interested in doing it again. This is one reason why my woodworking knowledge is ever-expanding: What else is there to learn and try? While I think most people are not saddled with my A.D.D.-like affliction, I know that learning new things is a common desire for woodworkers of every stripe. It’s just who we are. Often, we learn a new technique to fill in a void in our woodworking bag of tricks. Necessity is a great motivator!
With that in mind, I ask you: what is the area of woodworking that you’d most like to learn more about? What is your one (or two, if you can’t decide) greatest challenge as a woodworker?
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Feedback
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The Names You Call Yourselves
Last time out, Rob asked in his editorial about what you call yourself when it comes to working with wood – whether that is “woodworker,” “woodturner,” or some other appellation.
Today's Woodworker
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Tony Kubalak: Carving 18th Century Style Furniture (For Fun)
Tony Kubalak has liked the style of 18th century furniture ever since he saw a photo of a Newport shell in the 1980s.
What's In Store
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Milwaukee 26″ Jobsite Work Box
The new 26” Jobsite Work Box from Milwaukee Tool is built for durability.
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Hitachi DS18DGL Drill Driver
The DS18DGL delivers 400 inch-pounds of torque with 22 torque settings, plus a drill mode for additional precision and control.
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Gorilla Glue Company Self-Standing Bags
Self-Standing Bags, are heavy-duty project bags that stand alone even without a minimum amount of content.
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DeWALT adds Trolley to TSTAK™ Product Line
In order to help contractors, DIYers and woodworkers store and move their power tools, hand tools and other accessories, DeWALT launched its TSTAK™ family of storage products in recent years.
Tricks of the Trade
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Simple Spindle Cutting Jig
This reader has a clever jig idea for cutting square and octagonal spindles.
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Keeping Paint Rollers Fresh
To keep your paint brushes and rollers, put a plastic bag over it and stick them in the ice box.
Q & A
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Why Did My Base Coat Wrinkle?
Could you shed a little light on what base coats and top coats are compatible with each other, and which to stay away from?
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Which Comes First: Cabinets or Finished Floor?
The question to which I have not found the answer is regarding the flooring with the cabinet.
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What Happened to My Birch?
Did I buy wood that was not properly dried? How do I avoid this very frustrating and costly error in the future?
Industry Interviews
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“Start from Scratch” Mindset Keeps Easy Wood Tools Designs Fresh
If you’re an avid woodturner, you’re probably familiar with Easy Wood Tools™ (EWT) line of Roughing, Finishing, Detailing and Hollowing tools.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Hoopback Garden Bench
My daughter bought a house not too far from us with a front porch. It looked empty, so I thought a bench would be in order to add to the front of the house. I bought the plans for your Hoopback Garden Bench.
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Pecan Bed Frame
Here are some pictures of a bed I made out of pecan wood. I had a pecan tree milled into lumber and made the bed entirely from the wood.
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Harley Rocker
I designed this rocker by visiting a local Harley shop, and I picked up a few accessories to add to it, including the simulated speedometer, the key and the Harley logos inset in the tank.
