Issue 455
Issue 455
Wherever I Go … Woodworking
Last weekend, I spent some time near Paducah, Kentucky. It is a beautiful part of the United States, with lovely people to match the locale. While there, my wife and I spent several hours looking at and for antiques and, once again, I was struck with how central to the lives of our ancestors the craft of woodworking was. Kitchenware, toys, chests, animal feeders, farm implements — and, of course, furniture of all types and descriptions.
These days we may depend less on wooden objects in our day-to-day experience. I, for one, do not have a single pair of wooden shoes. But as I viewed those antique wooden objects, they gave me a singular feeling of connection with the past. And as I saw a couple of rolling pins that looked nearly identical to the pins we feature in our November/December issue of Woodworker’s Journal print magazine, that connection was further secured.
So here is to our craft, and here is to woodworking. Historic and contemporary.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Caliendo Family Acquires Easy Wood Tools
Woodturning tool manufacturer becomes independent company again under new ownership.
Tricks of the Trade
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Easy Way to Clean Up a Paint Tray
The next time you apply a roll-on finish, try this easy way to clean up your paint tray. Many water-based stains and finishes dry on the paint tray before you can clean it, here’s how to prevent that mess.
What's In Store
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Milwaukee M18™ Compact Vacuum
Compact cordless vacuum with HEPA filter includes four attachments and hose.
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Rockler Shop Block
Multi-compartment shop organizer for small supplies sits on a bench or can be mounted to a wall or metal surface.
Q & A
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Can Composite Lumber Be Used for Birdhouses?
Will composite lumber harm birds if I build birdhouses with it?
Feedback
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Tool Sharpening: Love It or Hate It? (The Answer is: Yes)
eZine readers share their thoughts about sharpening tools: love it, hate, can’t figure out how to do it …
