Issue 85
Issue 85
Thanks for the Feedback
Last Zine I asked for feedback relative to how we at the Journal have been doing. I got some great responses, mostly positive, but a few negative. Let me assure all of you that much time was spent reviewing your comments. You are the folks I need to please, and I take that responsibility very seriously. I must say that there were some wonderful compliments offered, and to those folks I say thank you very much. There were also critiques … one fellow mentioned that my short eZine editorials were pretty much “substance free” (I checked … he was not one of my relatives). With that in mind, next eZine will feature my seven point plan to fix Social Security and balance the budget. Another suggestion was to add a “pro-shop” column: a page that deals with the challenges of the small-shop professional. I like the idea and will be looking into it.
All in all, the responses were just the medicine that we need here at the Journal to keep moving forward. Thanks to all who took the time to comment.
Sincerely,
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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Attaching a Mantel
I have been asked to mount a mantle on a rough fieldstone fireplace. There is no obvious place to fasten it. The shelf will have two right angle brackets set to keep it from tilting down. Any better ideas?
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Stuck Latch Pin Handle
More recent radial arm saws have additional locking mechanisms, but they are fairly obvious. Sears has not been of any help so far. Any suggestions?
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Typewriter Ribbon Water Stain
I’ve noticed that certain “stains” penetrate deeper, e.g., a rusty water stain. Any idea why these stains penetrate deeper than solvent or other waterbased stains?
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Wood Losing Color
The ever-present “Sunlight is making my wood lose it’s color!” complaint is addressed here by Michael Dresdner, with some new concepts and ideas to consider.
Industry Interviews
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Tormek Sharpening System
The Tormek Sharpening System is based on this simple proposition: any woodworker should be able to keep his or her own woodworking, carving, or woodturning hand tools razor sharp.
Today's Woodworker
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Frank Klausz: The Economy and Philosophy of Cutting Wood
Frank Klausz left Communist Hungary in the late 1960s, more for economical opportunities than political reasons, and he and his wife eventually settled in New Jersey in 1968.
What's In Store
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Students of the Wood
Whether you’re thinking about what you’d like to give or to get, the book “Fresh Wood” is designed to appeal to you – and to your sense of responsibility for passing on the tradition of woodworking to the next generation.
Feedback
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Long vs. Short Belt Drives
Readers offer their thoughts on drive belts, raised panels, creating concave joints, dust protection, drip-free gluing and more in this edition of Feedback.
