Issue 434
Issue 434
A Cool Operator
This is the time of year when those of us in the northern climes actually have to start figuring out how to cool our workshops down a bit. As I’ve mentioned before, I love to work in my shop with the overhead door open and the evening sun streaming in. And this year, I even have a tip I can share for how I keep the bugs from bugging me as I work. It is called a Thermacell … and I highly recommend it. (And no, we don’t sell it and I don’t own stock in the company.) In Minnesota, where we call the mosquito the state bird, I’ve had great success being bug-free in my shop even with all my doors open and the lights on. It comes in a few versions (I use the one that can hang on your belt), and it has not failed me yet.
This may not be a problem everyone will encounter, but if swatting a bug while you are ripping a board is something you’d like to avoid … consider the Thermacell.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Rockler Indy Show: Projects for People You Care About
The theme that emerged from the winning projects at this year’s Indianapolis Rockler store Adventures in Wood show was that the builders all made them for people they care about.
Tricks of the Trade
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Quick Way to Unscrew a Stuck Glue Bottle Cap
I used to reach for a screwdriver to pry up the nozzle of my glue bottle when it would get stuck — but there’s an easier way to do it.
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Zero-clearance Insert for Plywood Cutting
Sheet goods are too bulky to lift onto my table saw, so I prefer to use my cordless circular saw. Trouble was, the tearout was awful.
What's In Store
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Making Box Joints Using a Simple Jig and Router Table
Chris Marshall demonstrates how to make box joints using a simple jig and the Triton TWX7 Workcentre with router table module insert.
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SuperMax Rolls Out Two New Dust Collectors
Two motor sizes, fine filtration and competitive pricing tailer these units to small shops.
Q & A
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What’s the Difference Between Rotary- and Plain-sliced Veneer?
Plywood is made with both types of face veneer. How can you tell the difference?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Bandsaw Jewelry Boxes
These bandsaw boxes caught our editor’s eyes with their smooth curves and unique wood selection.
