Issue 128
Issue 128
Pocket-holing the Benefits
Maybe it is the commonality of our Midwestern roots, or perhaps it is just chance, but I have always really enjoyed the folks at Kreg Tools, both professionally and personally. Our “business” dinner conversations always start out talking about the latest thing from their homegrown design shop, but often drift to walleye fishing or bird hunting. That’s why when Kreg Tool Co. decided to sponsor this eZine edition, I couldn’t have been happier.
So, along with our regular fare of Free Plans, Questions and Answers and our roundup of what’s happening on the web, we’ve got the latest from Huxley, Iowa. That’s where the fertile imaginations of the Kreg folks germinate among the corn and the pheasants. (Hmm, I should probably visit them some time in October!)
Sincerely,
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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John Hampton: Sleepless in Raymond
A lifelong learner, John Hampton fits more woodworking into a day than most people do in a month.
Industry Interviews
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Kreg Tool Company: Popularizing Pocket Holes
All Kreg did was make it so convenient, quick, foolproof, and affordable that “Kreg jig joinery” has become virtually synonymous with pocket joints.
Q & A
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Cleaning Solutions Disposal
I can’t be the only one out there who has this problem. Any suggestions as to what I can do without polluting the environment?
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How Can I Assure a 45° Angle Every Time?
I make picture frames from solid wood, and my 12″ compound miter saw will not always cut a true 45 degrees.
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What Finish Will Cut It for a Tabletop?
I would like to know what is the most durable finish I can use, as my wife has a tendency to cut on the table.
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What’s the Formula for Milk Paint?
My grandfather, a carpenter in rural Pennsylvania, made his own milk paint using common household items. Do you have a formula for this?
What's In Store
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Kreg Jig K3 Master System
If any company is able to claim mastery of pocket-hole technology, it would be the folks at Kreg.
Feedback
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Talking It Out: Readers and Editors Share Info
We get so many interesting responses and reactions to recent articles, we thought we’d share some of them with you.
