Issue 466
Issue 466
No Wooden Jewelry
Some of my favorite images from our archive of Woodworker’s Journal magazine circa the 1980s are those of women wearing wooden jewelry. The images imply that the projects were, lovingly, made by the men in their lives. With the advantage of time, it is easy to see from these photos that the jewelry, while well-intentioned, was what we in America call “a mistake.”
Now, I am not saying that there is never a place for wooden jewelry … I’m sure that there is. At the same time, I will say this with absolute confidence: do not make wooden jewelry for the special person in your life for Valentine’s Day. I know it is February and you are moved to do something for your loved one. I know that you love to make things out of wood. I am aware that you love to make wooden things for loved ones.
Just don’t.
Chocolate, wine, diamonds, rubies … gold, all work. NO. WOODEN. JEWELRY.
You are welcome.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal.
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Charles Mak: Learning Woodworking to Share
Charles Mak learned woodworking after purchasing a bunch of tools at a garage sale. These days, he’s a prolific submitter of shop tips and an instructor.
Tricks of the Trade
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Turning Your Chuck the Right Way
Do you ever get confused about which way to turn your drill press chuck key for tightening or loosening? This reader shares a simple tip to help you never forget.
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Cutting Board Routing Sled
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What's In Store
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JET JWDS-1836 Drum Sander
Tool-less conveyor belt parallelism adjustment, 36-in. sanding width capacity and simpler user controls are only a few of its standout features.
Q & A
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What to do About Table Saw’s Protective Coating?
My Craftsman Evolv Table Saw has a protective coating that prevents smooth feeding of workpieces and the miter gauge. How can I fix the problem?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Entranceway Cabinet
A reader adds a bit of flair and storage to his entryway with a brand new cabinet, including a ship lap panel and seating.
Feedback
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Reader Thoughts on Kitchen Cabinets (Part 2)
We continue the discussion of eZine readers’ experiences with, thoughts on and questions about building kitchen cabinets.
