Issue 479
Issue 479
Hardware Show Showdown!
Last week, I was in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the National Hardware Show. As long-time readers know, I am something of a geek when it comes to looking at new tools and finding groovy new products. Every year at shows like this, I see products that result in a face-palm and a “why didn’t I think of that!” Sometimes it is big companies that come up with ideas, and sometimes it is a mom-and-pop company. And, to be honest, those are the sorts of companies that I root for the most.
So here is my one mom-and-pop company recommendation from the NHS (they are too small to advertise and I just want to give them a shout-out). The product is Add-a-Handle, and I am guessing you know what the product does already. Check them out, but be warned, your face may be in danger from your palm.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Bethany Sy: Reality Daydreams of Woodworking and More
Bethany Sy chronicles on her blog the journey she and her husband have taken in woodworking, DIY and parenting.
Tricks of the Trade
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Masking Around Dowels or Plugs with Scrap Metal
When this reader installs dowels or plugs to fill screw holes, here’s how he prevents glue squeeze-out from soaking into the surrounding wood.
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Making Easier-opening Spring Clamps
This reader found a way to make his spring clamps a bit easier to operate for his little shop helpers (and anyone with limited grip strength).
Jigs and Tools
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VIDEO: Strong and Simple Dowel Joints with Triton Doweling Joiner
You can use a drill/driver to make dowel joints, but the Triton Doweling Joiner makes this task even easier. We take a closer look at this tool and show you how it works.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Chair Step Stool Project
In this issue’s Reader’s Project Gallery, a reader and her friend craft a slightly modified version of one of our most popular plans.
