Issue 265
Issue 265
Snowbound Bonanza
I am well aware that in many parts of the country the words “snow” and “shovel” are not joined together as a single noun. Even so, this year, those of us living above the Mason Dixon Line have experienced what might be termed a “bountiful supply” of the white stuff. As my father would have described the situation, the snow is “fanny-high on a tall Lutheran.”
Now, as with many circumstances that life presents us, this big pile of snow is appreciated differently by various groups of people. Snowmobilers near me are giddy from their excursions. Snow shovelers are delirious with exhaustion. Woodworkers like myself see it as a watertight excuse for spending more time in the shop. “You know that I would just love going shopping at the mall for end-of-year specials, but the snow has me stuck at home! Sorry!”
So here’s to battening down the shop hatches and firing up the woodworking machines … let it snow!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Straight Edge System
The new Straight Edge System from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware includes two 52″ extruded aluminum edges that can be locked end to end or used separately for cuts with a circular saw, jigsaw or router.
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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket
Milwaukee’s M12 Cordless Heated Jacket is powered by the same M12 RED LITHIUM battery technology that powers other tools in Milwaukee’s 12-volt line.
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Making Wooden Chess Sets by Jim Kape
“Making Wooden Chess Sets” by Jim Kape contains instructions for making several different chess sets
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Rockler Deluxe Band Clamp Offers Many Improvements
Rockler has just released an improved 10-ft. Deluxe Band Clamp with a number of enhancements over the former design.
Tricks of the Trade
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Take Finishing to the Mat
Instead of throwing away the old plastic carpet protector mat under my desk chair, I cut it into squares for use during finishing and gluing.
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Math Magic Formula for Spacing Fasteners
When you want to space fasteners evenly along a workpiece, here’s an easy solution for calculating those distances.
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Freeing Stuck Router Bits
Every so often, router bits get stuck in their collets – especially with older collets that aren’t selfreleasing.
Today's Woodworker
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Malcolm Zander: From Zero Interest to 10 Years’ Worth of Turnings
When he retired about 10 years ago from a career as a biochemistry teacher, Malcolm Zander had “no knowledge of woodturning, and no interest in it.” That has changed.
Q & A
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Waterproofing a Wooden Bathtub?
While I am busy with the excavation, I will very much appreciate some help and/or ideas for waterproofing this huge tub.
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Best Recipe for Removing Dust?
I’d like to know from your woodworking experts whether there is a home concoction one can make up to remove dust from a project just prior to finishing.
Industry Interviews
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Williams & Hussey: Quality Molders Since 1954
Do you find off-the-shelf molding options disappointing? Williams & Hussey has the machine you need to make your own.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Play House
I built this play house for my daughter’s birthday.
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Horse Rocker
Built for my niece for this holiday season 2010. 109.5 hours total. No stain or paint. All natural wood. Purple Heart, Padauk, Ebony, Peruvian Walnut, Red Heart, Bloodwood, Maple, African Teak, etc.
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Mahogany TV Stand
This is a mahogany TV Stand with mortise and tenon legs and adjustable shelves. It measures 60 wide by 18 deep by 26 inches high.
Feedback
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Celebrating an Anniversary; Looking to the Future
The last issue of the eZine was dedicated to the 10th anniversary of this very eZine. A couple of you sent some nice notes regarding this milestone.
