Back in March, we changed the appearance of the eZine, hoping to make it more pleasant for all to enjoy and navigate. Unfortunately, it made things harder for one group. Below is a short exchange of letters between Matt Becker, our content coordinator, and one of our readers who happens to be a blind woodworker. – Editor
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Imagine taking a piece of wood in your hands, then bending and twisting it into any shape imaginable, from a tight curve to a twisted pretzel knot. The possibilities are endless, but of course, wood only behaves that way in your dreams, while you are fast asleep. Well, wake up; there’s good news. This amazing wood really does exist. No, I am not talking about some reconstituted wood substitute or even a weird or dangerous chemical process. I’m talking about the hardwoods you know and love, like oak...
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Can I use UHMW polyethylene stock in the appropriate thickness for miter guides to screw to the bottom of homemade crosscut sleds and the like?
How can I bend 3/8-inch oak with a cutout design, which is for the back of a rocking chair, without steaming it?
Are there extra long bits in small sizes?
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Sometimes, the path to becoming a woodworker can take some surprising turns. John Sterling started out working in his family’s beer distributorship, and ended up working in a woodworking business that has also become a family endeavor. While he may have followed that path anyway, a tragedy along the way helped him solidify his values, and led him to do a lot more for others than simply offer them finely made furniture.
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If you’re a woodworker who has always thought it would be cool to design your own projects – but you’ve never learned CAD – the new program SketchList is for you.
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“I was just told by OSHA that I need a guard for my drill press. The good news is that I can build my own; the bad news is I have no real ideas that seem to work. Anyone have any ideas they would be willing to share? Thanks.” – Kai
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