Issue 475
Issue 475
Quick and Easy
Do you have a short attention span? I know that some folks have made that observation about me … Shiny! Squirrel! What were we talking about again?
Kidding aside, I have found that, while my woodworking skills are perhaps better than they have ever been, I find myself more often than not building stuff that only takes an afternoon or a day or two. This is compared to years ago, when I would start a project that brought me into the shop for evenings on end. I still have a few of those large projects that I am noodling through, but they are few in number, while a quick lamp, end table or turning project keep me in the shop and keep me interested.
So, what about you? Are you opting for making fancy furniture or turning a bowl and then opting for time in a lounge chair?
FYI … there are no wrong answers here!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Odie & Board: Doggone Woodworking
Minneapolis-based woodworking company has gone to the dogs, with a goldendoodle CEO and support for rescue organizations.
Tricks of the Trade
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Second Clamp for Pocket Screw Joints
Round-pad quick clamps for holding pocket screw joints together don’t always keep the workpieces flush during assembly. Here’s one reader’s fix.
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Make Sure Your Scroll Saw Blade Is Square
You don’t need an expensive miniature try square to ensure that your scroll saw blade is aligned perpendicular to the saw table.
What's In Store
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Festool SYSROCK Jobsite Radio
Fill the shop or jobsite with big sound from a tiny 6-in. jobsite radio that weighs less than 2 lbs., with Festool’s new SYSROCK Jobsite Radio.
Q & A
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Is there a Modern Equivalent to My 1957 Scroll Saw?
My 1957 scroll saw will accept either scroll saw or jigsaw blades. Is there a more modern version that’s lighter in weight and also takes these blades?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Cottonwood Pedestal Table
This reader used a bit of cottonwood with some personal significance that he’d held onto for some time to create a functional piece of new furniture.
Feedback
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Stuck Radial Arm Saw? Another Explanation
Further insights on what might cause a radial arm saw to get “stuck”; plus an etymology lesson and a true lathe cooking story.
