Rob Johnstone
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Style Adjustment, Thanks to Paint
Would a true woodworker paint a table and then dare to tell about it?
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Just Gotta Have Them
This week, Rob discusses the “gotta have it” jig in his shop, plus we take a close look at dust collection with two videos.
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We Can Do This
This week, Rob updates on his virus preparedness, plus tips on setting up a workshop and how to choose the best saw blade for the job.
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Odd Woodworking
This week, Rob follows up on his Pill Bottle Table story, plus two feature articles on making the bandsaw more helpful in your shop.
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PROJECT: Slab “Pond” Table
A huge slab of spalted maple found its way into our shop. It had one big problem: a hole surrounded by punky wood. So we decided to find out what pouring epoxy resin was all about.
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Whoa…What?
This week, Rob wonders about odd project builds, plus learn to eliminate planer snipe and a reader wonders how to cut perfect circles in plywood.
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VIDEO: How to Apply a Painted Finish on Wood
Rob Johnstone explains the best method for adding paint to a piece of raw wood.
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VIDEO: Making an Epoxy Resin Pond Table.
Rob Johnstone demonstrates the full build and finish of his spalted maple slab table, including a unique epoxy pour.
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The Machines are Coming!
This Week, Rob takes a look at CNC machines, how they might be used in a modern shop and we have some plans that make the most of a small-shop CNC.
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What is a CNC Router?
Today’s desktop CNC routers can accurately cut multiple parts and can cut decorative carving. The new smaller machines are also much more affordable than their industrial big brothers.
