Issue 290
Issue 290
Building for the Future
Life has been compared to a series of seasons, with change, ironically, being the most significant constant. My personal experience agrees with this metaphor — with some seasons being richer than others. This winter I will enter into a new phase, that I am thinking will be a game changer. My first grandchild is due in early February, and I am fast getting ready for her. I have a crib mattress and will be building a crib to go with it ASAP! Kids’ furniture … I am on it. Puzzles: scroll saw, here I come. Building blocks, toy box, sled…I have been dreaming of building them since I got the word of her imminent arrival.
Which makes me think that many of you all have been through this same season at one time or another. If so, what was (or is) your favorite grandchild project(s)? Let me know. I could use a few more things to dream about.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler DustRight™ Multi-Port Quick Release Starter Kit
The DustRight™ Multi-Port Quick Release Starter Kit from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware lets woodworkers connect multiple tools to their dust collection.
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Leigh D4R Pro
The Leigh D4R Pro — formerly known as the D4R — still boasts an infinitely adjustable guide finger assembly, easily adjustable, where pins and tails of each dovetail joint can be arranged.
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Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning
“Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning” by Clarence Green covers both commercially produced and shop-made chucks, centers and faceplates.
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Craftsman 19.2-volt Compact Lithium-ion Drill/driver
Craftsman’s 19.2-volt Compact Lithium-ion Drill/Driver (model 17310) offers a full complement of features at an affordable price.
Tricks of the Trade
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When Clamps Lose Their Grip
Pipe clamps are expensive, so I’ve devised a way to keep them working even after they’ve grown old and “lost their grip.”
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Protecting Your Workbench from Paint Splatter
To protect a workbench top from paint or stain splatter, mount a pair of outside roller shade hangers on the bench end.
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No Charge for Dust Collection
Want to save money on your dust collection system?
Today's Woodworker
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Keith Neer: “Retiring” Into Woodworking
Keith Neer’s wife told him, “You’ve been talking about doing something other than in your basement. Why don’t you do it?”
Q & A
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What CAD Program Should I Use?
I want to purchase a good CAD or drawing program for my woodshop to draw cabinets and other projects.
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How Should I Finish a Wine Goblet Interior?
I plan to use HUTCrystal Coat on the exterior, but what should I use on the interior?
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Does a Preseparator Make Sense?
Would it make sense to buy one of the 2-1/2 inch units and run a reducer and expander on the inlet and outlet?
Industry Interviews
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Craftsman is Going Mobile
It seems there’s an app for nearly everything you’d want to do with a smartphone or tablet computer these days.
Feedback
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Tips on Tools
Woodworkers who read eZine Issue 289 had more tips to share about the craft-your-own crevice tool in the Tricks of the Trade section.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Jewelry Box
This is a jewelry box I made for my sister in Melbourne. It is the first of this type I have made and was done more as a trial piece.
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Chess Table
Chess table for my son at Christmas. Quarter sawn white oak, with maple and bubinga squares.
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Buffet Table
Our most recent project (I’ve had about five projects start with that catalog so far) is a buffet table for our living room. I used Aspen with a Pecan stain.
