Issue 518
Issue 518
Tracking the Track Saw
As a woodworking magazine dude, I have some serious advantages in the world of tools. I often get to try out new stuff that other people would have to buy in order to give it a spin. (In case you are feeling jealous, we usually have to send the tools back — a sad end when you really like a tool.)
One result of this odd job of mine is that I sometimes am out of step with how real folks roll when it comes to a specific tool. So here is my question: have track saws made a big impact with woodworkers?
I happen to own a track saw and have just about worn it out. But, to be frank, until I tried one, I did not really understand what the big deal about them was.
So what about you? Track saw or no? Interested or not?
And no, you can’t borrow mine; it’s busy this weekend!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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BORA, PortaMate, Now One Brand
Affinity Tool Works announces BORA PortaMate rebranding, acquires Centipede Tool.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: Edge Gluing a Panel
When you make a project that includes a panel, you can use a piece of plywood, but it is often a better option to make the panel from solid wood.
What's In Store
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Hitachi EC28M Ultra Quiet Air Compressor
Induction motor delivers conversation-level operation with this one-gallon portable compressor.
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RYOBI 18V 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
Eighteen-volt, 6-gallon wet/dry vacuum with no-tip wheel design operates on a RYOBI One+ tool battery (sold separately).
Q & A
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How to Eliminate Mice Odors?
What’s the best way to seal in the mice odors on these vintage drawers?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Balsa and Cedar Surfboard Project
This reader built this hollow surfboard out of cedar and balsa ply and says it floats like foam.
Feedback
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Wooden “Solutions”
Readers share their tales of wooden solutions to regular problems.
