Issue 416
Issue 416
What Is Your Moment?
I don’t know about you, but there comes a point in nearly every woodworking project where it all seems to come together and I feel like “Oh, yes — I like it!” Sometimes it is when I test fit all the parts together before glue-up and I finally see its shape, size and proportion of a project in “real life.” Often it is when the first coat of finish goes onto the wood and I see the figure of the grain pop and come to life. That can be magical.
I’ve also gotten that jazzed-up feeling when a tenon slides perfectly into a mortise, the shoulders seat properly, and suddenly all is well with the world. (What could be wrong? My table legs are going to be totally sturdy!)
So what about you? Do you have that woodworking moment? If so, when does it occur? Let us know and we will share those that we can.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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GREX Marks 20 Years with New Cordless Nailer, “Old School” Values
Leading air tool manufacturer discusses company’s growth, philosophy and a new game-changing nailer.
Tricks of the Trade
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Organize Your Project Plans on a Metal Note Board
Never lose another project plan, cutting list, drawing or materials list.
What's In Store
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Rockler Compact Router Sub-Base with Handles
New base offers improved control and handling for today’s popular compact routers.
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Milwaukee® 6 ft. Keychain Tape Measure
A tough little tape measure that can go with you wherever you need it.
Q & A
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Should I Buy a Mid-size or a Compact Router?
I’m planning to buy a router soon, and I can’t settle on whether to buy a mid-size (around 2 or 2.25 hp) plunge router or one of the new compact routers with a plunge base.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Recycled Corner Shelving
I found an old corner shelf unit on the side of the road one day and picked it up.
Feedback
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Reader Thoughts on Installing Flooring
eZine readers commiserate with Rob about how hard it is (on the knees and back) to install flooring.
