Issue 312
Issue 312
We’re APP to do Anything!
The ways to learn about woodworking are always changing. And I could not be more pleased to announce that Woodworker’s Journal has just added another opportunity for our readers to get great woodworking information: an iPad app. (For now, it’s not available for Android … that will come later.)
Our first iPad app is a really great multimedia Power Tool Tune-Up app that takes advantage of Sandor Nagyszalanczy’s expertise. Anyone who owns a stationary power tool will benefit from this app. It is replete with illustrations, photos and video. The text is comprehensive and easy to understand. I am excited that our eZine readers are the first to know about this launch: you all have always been at the leading edge of woodworking media. I can’t wait to hear what you think about it.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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How Many Coats of Stain Should I Apply?
Should I use more coats of stain (which is a favorable color now)? What type of finish?
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What’s the Best Way to Seal End Grain on Green Lumber?
What could I use to seal the ends of the wood (I cut the tree down in winter so the bark stayed on the wood to help with slowing down the moisture lost) beside latex paint?
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What’s the Angled Tip for on a Bevel Gauge?
My grandfather, father, and I have used sliding T-bevels for years. However, in all that time, I’ve never heard what the purpose is for the slanted tip or how it is used.
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How Many Coats of Stain Should I Apply?
Should I use more coats of stain (which is a favorable color now), or should I use 1,000-grit sanding paper, or what type of wax to use to bring out a good polishing finish?
What's In Store
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Rockler Mini Carbide Turning Tools
Rockler has introduced a new line of Mini Carbide Turning Tools which require no sharpening of the cutterheads — just replacement when they’re worn.
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LaGesse Products LaSquare
The LaSquare from LaGesse Products is a combination square on an extra-wide 2″ aluminum base that can be used on odd-shaped materials including crown molding, wooden posts, rounded objects and more.
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New 12-in. XACTA™ Saw from JET
JET recently unveiled its new 12-in. XACTA™ Cabinet Saw to us at the IWF trade show in Atlanta, and now the saw is available to the general public.
Tricks of the Trade
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Scroll Saw Dust Mask Blower
Because the dust blower on my machine does not work very effectively, the line often gets covered with sawdust.
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More Secure Pegboard Hooks
Pegboard hooks are handy, but all too often they fall from the board when a tool is removed.
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Light-Duty Clamp
A pair of ordinary pliers can be converted into a light-duty clamp by adding a rubber band to the handles.
Today's Woodworker
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Ted Golbuff: An Eye on Recycled Wood Sources
Ted Golbuff is a woodworker who has also designed studio furniture for a public radio station. For instance, he’s done some shoji screens, and some of what he calls “hockey Serving Traystick furniture.”
Industry Interviews
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Epilog Laser Marks 25 Years in 2013
Epilog Laser, a leading manufacturer of laser engravers and marking systems for wood, metal and plastic, is marking its silver anniversary next year with well-deserved assurance.
Feedback
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Granddaughter Project Choices; Trees to Lumber to Projects (Continued)
The question Rob posed in his editorial last eZine related to his planned Christmas gift for his granddaughter: a rocking horse or a play kitchen, he wondered?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Cherry Entertainment Center
Cherry Entertainment Center built for a neighbor. Center cabinet includes fluted columns and space for 60″ TV, lower section includes pull out drawers for CD/DVD and component area.
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Kitchen Step Stool
I designed and built this folding step-stool for the modern high kitchen cabinets. Old is new again!
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Chess Set
This is a chess set made from Maple and Walnut for the chess pieces and board. The monogram inlay is Cocobolo in a maple field on a walnut case.
