Issue 373
Issue 373
Nice Day for a Scroll
Notice anything different? Your eZine has a bit of a new look. As more and more of our folks view the eZine on mobile devices (60 percent of the cell phones in the U.S.A. are smartphones), we decided to make our layout better suited for viewing on a cell phone or tablet. Don’t worry: all your stuff, from Free Plans to Tricks of the Trade, is still there, you just have to scroll a bit more to see it if you are viewing us on a computer screen. (The navigation tabs will, of course, move you around as you wish.)
A mea culpa … we are still working on getting the Crossword Puzzle to work on mobile devices. Soon it will be formatted to work on iPads, but it may never translate to iPhones and similar devices — the screens are just too small to be practical for a crossword puzzle.
As always, I am interested in knowing what you think about our new look … and we will share some of those comments with the eZine faithful in the future.
Industry Interviews
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Next Wave Introduces Industry-first Three-function CNC Piranha Fx
Carving, engraving and 3D printing all possible from one benchtop CNC machine, thanks to successful Kickstarter campaign.
Today's Woodworker
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New Hampshire Furniture Masters Prison Outreach Program
New Hampshire furniture makers have a longstanding relationship with state prison inmates: teaching them woodworking.
Q & A
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What’s the Best Way to Remove Wood Filler from Oak?
How can I remove discolored wood filler from the open grain of my home’s oak trim?
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What are the Correct Angles for My Wooden Bucket?
What are the correct angle settings to make an eight-sided bucket?
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Why Are My New Dowels Undersized?
A new package of 1/2-in.-dia. fluted dowels doesn’t fit standard 1/2-in. holes. Why not?
What's In Store
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General Finishes Black Gel Stain
Black added to color palette options of General Finishes gel stains.
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Rockler Small Piece Holder
New router table accessory makes small-parts routing safer and more convenient.
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RYOBI 18V One+™ 6-1/2-in. Circular Saw
New cordless circular saw features more powerful motor, extended cutting capacities.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Music Stand
I am a beginning woodworker and took my first class last fall. This cherry and maple music stand was my second project for the class.
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Barn Door Headboard
This is a king bed headboard with a formal front & farmhouse back.
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Cherry Hope Chest
This is a cherry hope chest with an interior keepsake box with a hidden compartment inside the keepsake box.
Tricks of the Trade
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A Simple Reminder to Tension Your Band Saw Blade
A simple reminder sign will extend the life of your band saw wheels and blades.
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Taking a Closer Look Inside Your Machines
When you need to check inside a machine or cabinet, a mobile phone works great as a replacement for a dental mirror.
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Cheap Glue Spreader
Need a quick way to evenly spread glue on a broad surface?
Feedback
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Woodworkers Are Music Lovers
Do woodworkers like making musical instruments? The short answer: yes.
