Issue 245
Issue 245
Woodworking Is for the Birds
Thank goodness that Spring has officially arrived — although it is always more of a concept than a reality for those of us who remain suffering from cabin fever here in the frozen North. Still, that concept has us thinking of days to come when the snow will have fled and the grass will be green, and the birds will return from the warmth of the South. (Leading me to question the terminology “bird brain” … I mean they went South and stayed warm. I stayed here and slogged through the snow. Hmm.)
Leaving all that aside for now, with arrival of the birds there will come a need for avian housing, which is where our Today’s Woodworker comes into the picture. I think his birdhouses will impress you. And if they do more that … if they inspire you to build a birdhouse, well we have that covered too. (Check out our turned “Apple Birdhouse” on the FreePlans page.)
So enjoy the eZine and the change of seasons. Here’s to woodworking and our feathered friends.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Miter Tight Picture Frame Clamp
Rockler’s new Miter Tight Picture Frame Clamp is the first tool that lets you adjust miters up to one degree while you’re clamping.
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Replacement Downdraft Filters
The replacement fabric filters for use in downdraft tables from American Fabric Filter Co. are made from singed surface 16-ounce scrim-supported felt.
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Bosch GLL2-80 360° Dual-Plane Line Laser
Bosch’s GLL2-80 is a 360° dual-plane line laser: instead of using a motor to rotate the beam of the chalk line lasers it projects, the GLL2-80’s proprietary Cone Mirror Technology reflects the chalk lines in 360 degrees.
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Final Cut’s New 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Blade
You may have heard or read about Final Cut’s 10” and 12” saw blades that feature adhesive-backed sandpaper on both faces.
Tricks of the Trade
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Nuking Glue to Break Bonds
Recently, while working on an intarsia project, I glued some pieces together and later realized that I made an out-of-sequence mistake.
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Double-duty Carpenter’s Square
When I need to crosscut several workpieces to an exact length on the table saw, I just reach for my handy carpenter’s square to set up the cuts.
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A Better Way to Peel Carpet Tape
Separating the backing paper from double-sided tape can be hard to do, especially for those of us whose dexterity may have diminished over the years.
Today's Woodworker
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Michael Bowen: Woodworking for the Birds
Michael Bowen used to work in housing construction – and, in a way, he still does.
Q & A
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Standard Measurements for Drawer Clearance?
Is there a rule of thumb set of measurements for creating drawers to insure proper clearance?
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Further Info on Shooting Boards
What is a shooting board and how is it used? I never heard of it. A further elaboration.
Industry Interviews
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General International’s New Distribution Center to Fortify Presence in U.S.
General International has been providing Canadian-built and imported woodworking machinery to North America for 64 years.
Feedback
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Shooting Off About Shooting Boards
After last issue’s Q&A on shooting boards, a few of you had some things to say about our answer.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Sewing Cabinet
This project came from a 1974 magazine it was a challenge.
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Intarsia House
Here is a photo of my latest Intarsia project. “Clydesdale Mare with Colt” 26″ wide by 23″ high.
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Red Oak Gallery
This is a hall “gallery” 12 feet long, 8 feet tall and 15 inches deep, built to contain storage and display. The upper lights shine on the opposite wall to illuminate family photos.
