Issue 301
Issue 301
Saved by My Lathe
Some folks seem to think that the winter holiday season is the hardest on their budget. Not so with me — it’s the graduation/wedding season that makes my wallet look as bare as last year’s Christmas tree. Now, let me cushion that mean-sounding statement with this: few things make me happier than young people moving successfully and hopefully forward with their lives. (But why does it have to be so expensive?) I was cogitating on this very subject a short while ago when I was suddenly struck by an epiphany (don’t worry, it only hurt for a minute).
In a nutshell, my thinking came to this: I love to turn small projects, people love to get one of a kind personal gifts, and I can get lots of turning wood for next to nothing. It’s truly sweet and simple. So this week I am putting my new program to work with a couple of large salad bowls for two different sets of newlyweds. I love them dearly, and it is my hope that they will love the gifts.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Dust Right Hose Holder
The Rockler Dust Right® Hose Holder is an accessory for their Dust Right Separator and Shop Vacuum Hose Kit which provides storage space for the hose when it’s not in use.
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PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood
PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and Other Sheet Goods) by Philip Schmidt covers the gamut of things that can be made from plywood.
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Milwaukee M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger
The M18™ and M12™ Multi-Voltage Charger from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. will charge the Lithium-Ion batteries for both the company’s 12-volt and 18-volt lines, in the same charger.
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Gorilla Wood Glue
You may know Gorilla Glue as a supplier of polyurethane adhesive, but the company also makes a one-part water-based polyvinyl acetate (PVA) formula called Gorilla Wood Glue.
Tricks of the Trade
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Vacuum Nozzle Connector
Oftentimes, however, the power tool nozzle is not the same size as the vacuum hose nozzle.
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Lid Sealer
Here’s yet another trick for minimizing the evaporation of paint or varnish that’s kept in a store-bought can.
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Apron Suspenders
A lot of woodworkers like to wear full-length shop aprons, but many find that the neck string is rather annoying.
Today's Woodworker
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Maryellen Burdwood-Porter: Hitting the Target in Woodworking
A few years ago, Maryellen Burdwood Porter sometimes shot hand bows as a hobby, and especially loved the old wooden ones.
Q & A
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What Topcoat Will Work Best on My Trailer?
What finish would have been the best to use on the trailer, for longevity and protection from the sun’s UV rays?
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How Should I Refinish My Veneer-topped Dining Table?
I need advice on refinishing a dining room table with a veneer top. What would work best, sand or strip, and what would I use?
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Can You Answer My Resawing Questions?
I have a couple of questions concerning resawing. I typically use oak, cherry and hard maple.
Industry Interviews
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Gorilla Swapping Glue for Project Photos in New Contest
Show off your latest masterpiece by entering Gorilla Glue’s woodworking contest.
Feedback
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Happy Birthday Wishes
The last issue marked the 300th time we have sent out the Woodworker’s Journal eZine.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Den Wall
Photo of my den wall showing bookcases and fireplace front and mantle. All the woodwork is red oak finished with Minwax Golden Oak stain.
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Planter Box
This is a planter box and garden bench I made for my wife.
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Hall Bench
This is a take off of Todd Clonninger’s hall bench. It is made with flame birch and mahogany.
