Rob Johnstone
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Learning Somethin’
I haven’t been “back to school” (unless you count my class reunion) for — well, let’s just say it’s more years than I care to count. But, as the saying goes, “you learn something every day.”
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Sawdust Snooze Time
As you read this, I have not one, but two beds that I need to build: one for my guest bedroom and one for my own. This has caused me to look at untold numbers of bed photos, which, rather than answering my design questions, has actually raised questions by the score.
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Hot Edge Glue-up
Having worked in many less than well heated shops, I learned a glue-up trick that has kept several projects moving along that otherwise would have languished.
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Woodworking at the Fair
In just a couple of days, the Minnesota State Fair will begin. In years past, I’ve been able to judge the woodworking competition; this year, I had another commitment on the judging date. But I’m still planning to peruse the projects in the category — in between the corn dogs and the funnel cakes, of course.
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Last-Minute Woodworking
At one point in my life, I envisioned an era when a more mature nature (brought on by the passage of time and an ingathering of resultant wisdom) would result in effective fore-planning and the timely production of my woodworking gifts.
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Tools and More
As many of you may know, last week several of my staff and I spent a few days wandering the floor at the AWFS woodworking show in Las Vegas … there were new tool and products galore.
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Double Quick Edging Trick
Gluing a solid hardwood edge onto a plywood component is something of a chore for me.
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Summer Woodworking Is Sweet
In the woodworking industry, there is a common conception that woodworkers take the summer off from their craft. They are too busy mowing the lawn and going on vacations to get in the shop. I have to tell you that I have never understood where that idea came from.
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Woodworkers! There is So Much to Share!
Have you ever had one of those moments when you paused in reflection, and then were a bit amazed at what you had accomplished? Recently I had just such an experience.
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A Lot Going On!
Have you ever heard the saying “I failed to see the forest for the trees?” That concept was driven home clearly to me as I watched the video we just made previewing the July-August Woodworker’s Journal print issue. I have to say that, as I watched descriptions of what we have put together, I was weirdly impressed.
