Issue 200
Issue 200
Good Stuff!
If you’ve been reading for a while, you likely know that I learned woodworking at my dad and uncle’s knees. Back in the day (which day, I’ll leave you to guess…), there was no one out there offering us a cushy, already-put-together program to start a woodworking furniture business.
These days, there is. Eureka Woodworks happens to be the sponsor of this issue of the eZine, and I think you’ll find it interesting to read about their business model in the Industry Interview and about their jigs in Tool Preview (particularly in light of all the tightwad – er, frugal – comments you sent me recently about woodworkers!).
Another aspect of this eZine I wanted to highlight is one that those of you who subscribe to the Premium section of the eZine likely already know about: the woodworking quiz. It’s something we include in each issue for fun, which has the added bonus of keeping our woodworking knowledge sharp. (I’m not going to tell you who in our office regularly hits the high score …).
The quiz in this eZine was written by Betty Scarpino, the regular woodturning columnist for the print Woodworker’s Journal. This quiz isn’t about turning, though. Instead, as the school year draws to a close and students everywhere recite “no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks” – and dads like me rejoice at the end of tuition bills! — Betty has decided to reminisce about her college woodworking teacher. Here’s what she has to say:
“Dabney Doty was my industrial arts instructor in college, some 30-odd years ago. I learned a lot from him, some of which goes beyond usual, routine woodworking instruction. Although I primarily do woodturning these days, some of what I learned from Mr. Doty is still vivid in my mind. I dedicate this quiz to fond memories of shop class and to an excellent instructor!”
Premium subscribers, click on over to find out what Betty learned! (If you’re not a premium subscriber yet, hit the “premium” button on the top nav bar, and you’ll learn all about this great program!) Everyone, go read Industry Interview and learn about Eureka! And have fun learning about woodworking!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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Staining Mixed Woods
I built a coffee table of mixed woods, including quartered red oak. How can I stain just the oak to bring out the rays without the stain bleeding into the adjacent woods?
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Laying Out Bench Dog Holes
How do you go about choosing the location, layout pattern, and number of bench dog holes to cut when building a workbench?
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Function of L Vises on European Benches
Is there some special function for the “L”-shaped vises sometimes seen on European style benches? Andy Rae: Known as a tail…
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Bit Sizes vs. Plywood Sizes
The plywood I purchased for one job came in three different sizes. Is this unusual, and what’s the solution?
Industry Interviews
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Eureka Woodworks: A Woodworking Business on a Silver Platter
Imagine having a well designed, easy-to-operate wood furniture manufacturing business handed to you on a platter.
Feedback
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Dreams, Yawls, Old Saws and Wood
When Rob asked you to describe your lottery-fueled dream shop, many of you stepped up to the plate with some surprising configurations. Here are just a few.
Contributing Bloggers
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Shooting Long Boards with a Shooting ‘Bench’
A shooting board is a handy tool for planing straight and square edges on a board. But what about a board that is six or eight feet long, that won’t fit on most shooting boards?
What's In Store
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Hitachi WH10DL 10.8-Volt LI Micro Impact Driver
Hitachi’s WH10DL 10.8-volt Lithium-Ion Micro Impact Driver weighs two pounds, is 5-1/2 inches long, and delivers 930 inch-pounds of torque.
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Rockler Tenon-Lok Joinery System
The Tenon Lok Joinery System from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware eliminates the seasonal impact of wood expansion and contraction on joints.
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Final Cut Saw Blade
The Final Cut Saw Blade cuts and sands simultaneously.
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Eureka FactoryTrac Jigs: Assembly Line Furniture in a Home Shop
These jigs work with basic home woodworking tools, like a table saw, chop saw, band saw, router and sander, and they each perform more than one function.
Tricks of the Trade
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Scroll Saw Sanding
Most scroll saw owners are familiar with the plastic sanding devices which can be installed instead of the blade.
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Finger Saving Push Block
For pushing heavy stock through a saw or jointer, I find that a rubber float (used for applying grout) works best.
Today's Woodworker
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Dave Schweitzer: Welding Skills for Turning Treasures
Some people seem to choose careers that accurately presage their entry into woodworking. Others, like Dave Schweitzer, pick careers and hobbies that couldn’t seem further apart.
