Issue 340
Issue 340
Digitally Divided?
In the January/February 2014 print issue of the Woodworker’s Journal, our contributing editor, Sandor Nagyszalanczy, authored an article on the many, many ways computers have infiltrated our shops. (The magazine will be out the last week of December.) That, along with the Industry Interview featured in today’s eZine, talking with the folks who make the CNC Shark and the new Ready2Rout, got me thinking. How ready are woodworkers to allow motherboards and silicon chips to start running things in their shop?
Now to me, CNC routers are just the latest “pro shop” tool that has migrated to the home shop. (Think mortising machines, cabinet saws, etc.) But what about you? Are you looking to allow a CNC router, laser engraver, computer-controlled router fence and who knows what else into your shop? If so, how come? And if not ― tell us more.
Send us your opinion via email … you know, that thing that eliminated snail mail!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Glue Paddles, 3-Piece Set
The Rockler Glue Paddles, 3-Piece Set includes three paddles made of easy-to-clean polyproylene plastic, with thin tips to reach into tight spaces for spreading glue evenly — without shedding bristles, like brushes.
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Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Measure
The Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Measure combines laser measuring with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
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Amana 2D/3D Carving Tapered Ball Nose Router Bit Set
Amana Tool’s new solid carbide 2D/3D Carving Tapered Ball Nose Router Bit Set is designed to work well for 2D and 3D contouring, profiling, modeling and patternmaking.
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Milwaukee’s New M18™ Compact Tools
Over the past two months, Milwaukee Electric Toolhas released several new M18™ Lithium-ion tools to replace a number of previous successful models.
Tricks of the Trade
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Marking a Scraper for Turning
I filed marks on my scraper so I can tell how deep the cutter is.
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Cutting Tapered Legs on a Table Saw
When cutting tapered legs I will cut a piece of masonite (hardboard) to cover the top of my table saw.
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Air-born Dust Trap
I’ve run these “filters” 24/7 for about five years and have only had to replace one fan so far. They really do a great job.
Today's Woodworker
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Brian McAlpine: A Palette of Casework and More
When it comes to his woodworking, Brian McAlpine says, “I try to let the pieces themselves be my voice.”
Q & A
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What is a Shooting Board?
Are there several types of shooting boards? What are they and what are they used for?
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Should I Plan for Finish Thickness?
The question is, “How thick is a wiped on finish?”
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Adjusting Multiple Euro Hinges?
It is very easy to adjust a door with two 35mm concealed hinges, but how do you get more to work together?
Industry Interviews
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Next Wave’s Small Shop CNC: “Pushing the Envelope”
Great ideas sometimes come innocently enough, and from unlikely sources.
Feedback
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Keeping Projects Right-Sized
In the last issue of the eZine, Rob’s editorial mentioned a few projects he’s built that were, shall we say, on the large side. It seems that’s not a small problem in the woodworking world.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Home Computer Desk
This is a computer desk for my son. It was my third project, and it took me a lot of time but I’m very happy with the result.
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Cavalry Sabers
These are light cavalry sabers, circa 1858, that were made on a ‘dare’ from my wife and a challenge to me from me.
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Country School Table and Chairs Set
This is a solid maple table I built for my granddaughters for Christmas. The chairs came from my son-in-law’s grandmothers estate.
