Issue 246
Issue 246
Nothing Like an Old Fool
With our April Fool’s eZine effort behind us, I would like to say thank you to all the folks who liked our effort, and to direct you to the Feedback page, where some of your own humor is on display. To those of you who did not find my editorial funny and/or had some questions about the piece, here are my responses:
No, I don’t think I am as good a woodworker as Sam Maloof.
Ditto, James Krenov.
Yes, this is a real job.
No, you can’t have it.
Yes, really, I do think I am funny.
Norm is OK; he just retired from that one show.
My head is nowhere near that orifice.
Now that we are done with our April foolishness, be sure to check out our various departments and features. They are full of the same great content you have come to expect.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Feedback
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Straight Shooting Board Info, Plus “Fool”-ish Follies
Over the past few eZines, we’ve had some discussion about shooting boards and about the terminology that refers to a “horn” on a mortise and tenon. To clear things up, we asked master woodworker Ian Kirby, a frequent writer for Woodworker’s Journal magazine, to take on these explanations.
Industry Interviews
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Rockwell Tools: New Company, Same Quality
Is this the same Rockwell that was stamped on the machines in high school shop class or on that heavy, old circular saw in Dad’s tool cabinet?
What's In Store
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Screwpop Tool
The Screwpop™ 4-in-1 keychain fits on any size keyring and includes a Phillips #2 screwdriver, a #2 flathead screwdriver, a 1/4” hex nut driver and a bottle pop-top opener.
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General International 25-114 Maxi Lathe
General International’s new 25-114 M1 14” x 17” Maxi Lathe VF utilizes a simple belt and pulley system that allows for three variable speed ranges.
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Bora Clamp Edge Wide Track
The new Bora Clamp Edge Wide Track is a clamping, straightedge guide for us with circular saws, jigsaws, router, biscuit jointers and more.
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Freud Unveils New Track Saw Blades
If you own a Festool TS 55 EQ Plunge Cut Saw or another similar track saw, Freud now gives you four more blade options for your tool.
Tricks of the Trade
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Super-cleaning New Blades and Bits
I’ve got an easy way to keep new blades or bits cleaner, for longer.
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Roller for Padding Poly
I’m an avid fan of wipe-on polyurethane, but I had trouble applying it with a rag.
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Quick Fix for Tight-Quarter Sanding
When I’m finishing small projects on the lathe, especially captive rings, it’s tough to sand into small crevices with the right amount of pressure if you can’t get your fingers in close.
Today's Woodworker
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Hector Patrucco: Carving Out Time in Retirement
Like many others, Hector Patrucco “retired and became a woodworker.” In his case, that meant retiring to Brazil, his wife’s country of origin, from a career as an architect designing medical facilities.
Q & A
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What is Paste Wax?
I have often heard advice to use “paste wax” on my table saw and other equipment as a lubricant. What exactly is “paste wax” in this context?
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Sealing Inside of a Salt and Pepper Shaker?
After hollowing out the insides of each, should they be finished/sealed with poly, shellac, a food grade oil or anything at all?
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Cleaning Dirty Sauna Wood
Short of belt sanding the entire room and every slat on the benches, is there a way to freshen them up?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Kentucky Coffeebean Game Table
This is a game table built out of Kentucky Coffeebean. The pedestal has 12 sides and is 29 inches tall, the top is 43 inches in diameter.
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Nuts and Bolts Cabinet
Here’s my latest creation. I always wanted one of these hardware store nut and bolt cabinets, but never could quite afford a real antique. So I designed and built my own.
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Spider Web Box
This is a box inspired by the spiders web, it is made from Lime and the final is Teak. It is turned on the lathe and carved with carving knife.
