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Issue 573
The Sun Also Warmeth
Today, as the last of the snow (from our April blizzard) is melting, I look forward to the blessings of spring. April snowstorms (known in the Shire as “second winter”) are nothing new to the North Country, but the results are predictable as well. In my neighborhood, several extremely large hardwood trees, covered in ice and snow, fell before the gale-force winds. This has led to me being an extremely helpful neighbor and offering to help remove large chunks of said trees … to my house, where I will be making them into turning blanks and other useful wooden products.
The challenge is convincing my spouse that the transformation from “junky (possibly vermin infested!) chunks of wood” to useful and beautiful stuff will happen any time soon. Apparently, she thinks history is a good predictor of future behavior.
Still we must take advantage of what nature has to offer — do any of you have extra storage?
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Rockler Names Microjig Safest
With a wide array of safety products and aiming to eliminate table saw injuries by 2020, Micro Jig distinguishes itself as Rockler’s top safety brand.
Tricks of the Trade
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Handy Office Supply Sandpaper Sorter
Tired of finding random sizes and grits of sandpaper throughout your shop? This reader has a trick to help you get better organized.
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Refill Holes Before Re-drilling Them
This reader needed to re-drill his candle holder, but rather than try to recenter the bit in the hole, he found a way to start fresh.
Q & A
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How to Dry And Preserve A Petiol?
What’s the best way to dry and preserve a palm tree petiol that I plan to give as a wedding keepsake? It is still very wet.
What's In Store
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MW 1000 Mobile Workshop
Offering rolling convenience, this mobile workshop sets up anywhere and provides a worksurface, Systainer drawer and a folding extension table.
Feedback
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Spring Cleaning in the Shop?
Readers share their experiences of spring cleaning (or not) their shops.
