Weekly Editorial
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New Premium Content?
Rob describes the new Premium Content area of woodworkersjournal.com for Woodworker’s Journal print subscribers.
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Winter Wish List
There is this rumor about woodworkers (I find it scurrilous) that for some of us getting new tools is more important than actually making something out of wood. Now, while I know that this is untrue for 99% of us, I also know that we do like new tools. Personally, because of my unique position, I suffer from an embarrassment of riches in the tool department. But I remember to when that was not so. Laying down the $900 I had saved up for my Delta contractor’s saw with the 50-inch fence extension. (It emptied my savings account.) Walking through 7 Corner’s Ace Hardware and buying my first Bosch jig saw — which served as my “band saw” for the next several years.
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From Firewood to Treenware
Some of Rob’s firewood takes a detour on the way into the fire, and winds up in the workshop.
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January Slump
After a frenzy of holiday gift-building, Rob’s shop time enters a January slump.
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Family and Fun
Rob shares what holiday projects he built for his family this year.
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Whither the White Walnut?
Rob wonders about other woodworkers’ experiences with butternut (sometimes called white walnut).
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No Room for the Faint of Heart
Rob offers encouragement to those of you still building holiday gifts.
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What About Combo Tools?
Rob muses on the benefits of combination tools, and wonders how you feel about them.
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Frightful Weather
Last night, a friend from work used his pickup truck to help me get a 2-inches thick, 40-inches wide and 100-inches long slab of Redwood (sustainably harvested) into my workshop (thanks Gary!). It was snowing to beat the cards with the wind blowing like crazy. Here in Minnesota, we call a day like that Monday.
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Making Money with Woodworking
Recently, I was asked a question by an eZine reader if I thought that a person could make a living doing woodworking. It is a good question, but hard to answer. Of course, I must admit that I have experienced a really nice professional life do to the fact that I am a woodworker. But I don’t think that is what he was asking.
