Check out the latest in track saws, learn how to build a handy lap desk and keep your shop cool in the September/October 2014 issue of Woodworker’s Journal.
Projects
Outdoor Storage Chest: This not-so-typical storage box for outdoor items takes it up a notch with handsome weather-resistant wood, stainless steel accents and tongue-and-groove slats
Lap Desk: Perfectly portable, this Lap Desk takes your work where you need it to go. When it’s not providing solid support for your computer or reading material, the desk folds up for space-saving storage
Segmented Wavy Curved Bowl: The secret to creating this stunning segmented bowl? An unusual method of constructing bowl blanks – plus a scroll saw
Techniques
Turning: Chasing threads on a lathe
Today’s Shop: Keep your cool in the shop with Sandor Nagyszalanczy’s roundup of all the options for keeping the temperature down in your workspace
Finishing: A primer on French polishing
Reviews
Tool Review: Chris Marshall takes on track saws in this review of the options out there for tools that slice sheet materials, lumber and more
