Issue 509
Issue 509
Under the Tree
I confess that I have an embarrassing wealth of woodworking tools and products that I own. It comes from 40 years in the craft, with over 20 of those in woodworking-related publishing. Even so, at this time of year, I start to think of some special things that I might like to get for Christmas. A couple of large chunks of butternut for turning. A cart that can handle heavy sheet stock with ease (I am not 20 years old anymore). Maybe even a laser to mount on my CNC router. (Did I not say I have an embarrassing richness of tools?)
At the same time, I will be more than happy if all that I get for the holidays is a hug from my grandkids and some time with family. I truly understand how fortunate I am.
But, that does not stop you from wishing for a few things from Santa. And I am wondering what those things are … and if you share them here, perhaps your friends and family will seem them, too!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Tom Peter: Arborist Woodturner Creates Pieces Rich with Emotional Meaning
Tom Peter combines his skills as a woodturner and a certified arborist to create turned pieces rich with emotional meaning for the owners of trees which must come down.
Tricks of the Trade
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Making a Threaded Insert Guide
Installing threaded inserts perpendicular to the wood’s surface can be challenging, especially when starting them. But here’s how one reader makes it easy.
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Using Poplar as a Cherry Trim Substitute
When this reader couldn’t come up with a cherry trim for his family room, he got some surprising results from a cheaper option: poplar.
What's In Store
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Next Wave CNC Shark II
Larger travel area and heavier-duty construction are two major updates in this latest version of Next Wave’s flagship CNC Shark machines.
Q & A
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Serving Tray Finish Options?
What’s the best finish for my serving tray/cutting board project that will hold both dry snacks and greasier foods?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Recycle Bin and Recycled Bench
A recycling bin and a bench made out of wood recycled from an old carport and some copper pipes are among this reader’s first woodworking projects in years.
