Issue 298
Issue 298
OK … We Just Can’t Help Ourselves
As most of you have determined by now, for the last couple of days, these web pages have been occupied by the 2012 April Fool’s edition of the eZine. Humor is, of course, highly subjective, and some of you have higher standards than yours truly – and find our annual attempt at hilarity, well, a trial. To you, I say the worst is over … this is a “real” eZine; read on and enjoy. Others enjoyed, and even chose to participate in, the April foolishness, examples of which you will find in our Feedback department.
With spring in full swing (with our annual rite of humor … or wrong, you decide … behind us) I am looking forward to doing some woodworking with my shop open to the fresh air and building some outdoor projects. I’ve also got a kitchen remodel that I am ready to pull the trigger on. How about you? What projects are on your woodworking horizon? Let us know, and we will be happy to share it with the rest of the eZine faithful. And if you have pictures … so much the better!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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General Tools HT USB Humidity/Temperature Data Loggers
General Tools and Instruments has a new HT Series of USB Humidity/Temperature Data Loggers.
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Blaklader Bantam Workpants
Blaklader, a company that has been making workwear in Sweden since 1959, now has U.S. offerings, including the Bantam utility workpants.
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Bench Dog Strap-Loc
Bench Dog Tools, Inc. has introduced the Strap-Loc strap holding device.
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New Smaller Diamond Whetstone from Trend
Parlaying on the success of its 8″ x 3″ Classic Professional Diamond Whetstone, especially within the woodturning market, Trend Routing Technology now is offering a smaller 6″ x 2″ version.
Tricks of the Trade
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Protecting Your Teeth
I’ve used the plastic protectors that come with some of them, however they usually break apart after a while.
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Gadgets for Spreading Glue
My favorite gadget for applying glue is made from a cheap plastic spreader for auto body filler.
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A Sawhorse Addition
There were many times when I wished sawhorses were a little higher, or even a lot higher.
Today's Woodworker
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Jason Straw: from House Repair to Woodworking as Art
When he bought his first house “in complete disrepair,” all Jason Straw owned for tools “was a socket and a screwdriver.”
Q & A
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What Happens to Oil-based Finish if it Freezes?
Some of my oil-based finishes are left out in the cold during winter, reaching minus 30 F.
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How Should I Prepare Driftwood for Projects?
What else do I have to do to use it? I plan on using it for artwork.
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How Do I Countersink a Rule Joint Without Leaving a Notch?
I can’t seem to remember how to countersink the hinges without leaving a visible notch in the table rule joint.
Industry Interviews
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Rockler’s Integrated Shutter-making System Keeps It Simple
A combination of drilling jigs and an online design program promises to take the “fear factor” out of building shutters.
Feedback
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April Foolishness; Shop Remedies for Wacky Weather
So, the date on Sunday was April 1…also the date of our traditional annual April Fool’s Day special edition of the eZine.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Entry Table
The table is made from Red Oak, Walnut table top border and a small drawer made from Alder with Maple runners.
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Memory Box
I made this memory box for my son. It is 16″ x 16″ x 5″ deep. It is made with White oak and Purple heart woods.
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Bali Server
Bali Server, my latest addition to my woodworking projects. I wanted it to look authentic and “used & antique” so see the “chip outs” I created.
