Issue 346
Issue 346
You Spoke, We Listened
“Do you have a review of the Binford 3000? How about the SpikeFire LXD?”
I regularly get calls and emails asking me if we have recently reviewed a specific tool. Sometimes the answer is yes, and other times no … but even if the answer is in the affirmative, often the information is hard to access.
But not anymore.
Now, you can find eight of the latest tool reviews from our print magazine online. You’ll get all the technical details, plus the testing results, and have the opportunity to make comparisons between the tools in the group. Just the kind of information we get asked for on a regular basis.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Tricks of the Trade
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A Cost Effective Crack Filler
Many of us 2-part epoxy to fill and stabilize voids or cracks in wood. In my case I work with a lot of figured and live edged Big Leaf Maple.
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Slow and Steady Cuts the Board
I discovered that this cutting surge was not caused by soft wood.
What's In Store
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New Dust Extractors from Bosch
All four models feature 9.5-amp motors that draw 150 cubic feet per minute (CFM) — a best-in class suction rating — and operate at a noise level of 70dB.
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Windfall Engineered Lumber
The Windfall Engineered Panel from Windfall Lumber is now available in a lighter, more flexible 1/4″ panel size.
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MAG-DRO Magnetic Caliper Base
The MAG-DRO® Magnetic Caliper Base is a magnetic device that will adhere to any ferrous surface.
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Construction Master Pro
The Construction Master Pro construction math calculator from Calculated Industries is now available on new platforms.
Today's Woodworker
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Doug Degriselles: Rustic Furniture is a Natural Fit
Doug Degriselles used to work as a builder for a company that built log homes.
Q & A
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What Should This M&T Joint Style be Called?
I currently construct furniture with Southwest/Santa Fe style character.
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Spiral Head Advantages?
Could you please give me a brief summary of the advantages of the spiral head over a conventional three-knife head?
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Should I Refinish My Daughter’s Hope Chest?
I’m not happy about sanding it down and starting over as I don’t know if I could afford that much sandpaper.
Industry Interviews
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Mini Curling Rock Carvings Featured at Canada’s Tim Hortons Brier
While the Olympic flame no longer burns brightly over Sochi, and its international curling teams are headed home, the spirit of that sport and lively competition continues at curling rinks across Canada.
Feedback
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Humor in the Shop, Reactions to the Videos … Plus More
Rob’s editorial last time out referred to having a sense of humor in woodworking (or about your woodworking …).
Reader's Project Gallery
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DVD Storage Tower
This is just one of many CD and DVD racks I have done for family and friends since my layoff, or as I like to call it “semi-retirement.”
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Black Walnut Bandsaw Boxes
Here are pictures of several band saw boxes that I’ve done over the years.
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Maple Wine Cabinet
Here is a wine cabinet I made for our school’s primary fundraiser: The Laughing Cavalier. The case is Tiger maple, with doors and back of maple burl veneer.
