Issue 174
Issue 174
Secrets of a Master
Do you know what a torsion box is? Many of you likely do, and some of you do not. In our May/June print magazine, you can learn all about what hip woodworking dudes like me like to call the T-box. It is simply a means to creating a light but incredibly strong subassembly that can become a shelf or tabletop, you name it. It is one of the most important concepts in the arsenal of woodworking weaponry when it comes to designing furniture. And Woodworker’s Journal is fortunate to have the country’s leading expert in torsion boxes, Ian Kirby, affiliated with us as our dean of woodworking. T-boxes allow you to build lighter, stronger and better – with unlimited design options regarding wood species, finish and color. They can be huge – the size of a Fortune 500 conference table — or small – like a bedroom or kitchen shelf. Ian, in two separate articles, provides wonderful insight and ultra practical suggestions for constructing T-boxes. The magazine won’t be on newsstands until the first week of May (subscribers will be receiving it over the next week), but you can get a sneak-peek on our homepage. (www.woodworkersjournal.com … then click on More on the Web)
Check it out … I bet you will be impressed.
–Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Work Sharp 3000 and 2000 Sharpening Systems
Working with truly sharp cutting tools, as opposed to poorly sharpened and dull tools, can make the difference between a pleasurable day in the shop or an annoying and frustrating experience.
Today's Woodworker
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An Articulate Geppetto Crafting Articulated Dolls
Imagine a place where you could order a handmade wooden doll with fully moveable limbs that looks like anyone you choose.
Q & A
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Using Polyurethane Over Waterbased Fillers?
Can polyurethane be used over waterbased fillers such as Wunderfil?
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Laminated Cutting Board
I’d like to make a laminated cutting board. I have heard much discussion about food-safe finishes, but nothing about food-safe glue.
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How Can You Tell if Your Square is Square?
How can you tell if your square is square?
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Does Cedar Turn Well?
Does cedar turn well? I have some cedar log sections that came from a friend’s property.
Industry Interviews
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Drill Doctor: Mere Seconds to a Mirror Finish
In 1997, Drill Doctor changed the way many of us look at sharpening bits by creating an inexpensive tool that made this previously mysterious process fast and foolproof.
Feedback
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An Ounce of Prevention, a Dash of Forbearance
We know only too well from our own myriad experiences how easy it is to overlook the obvious.
