Issue 313
Issue 313
I Vote for Woodworking
By coincidence, today is Election Day in the U.S.A. (so go out and vote if you haven’t). Now, I am a pretty political dude in my private life (not here in the eZine. What do you care about my political convictions — not much, hey?), but even a political junkie like myself has consumed just about all I can swallow of the current TV and radio election advertising fare. So I have to say that my workshop has become my shelter in the maelstrom of current events. Woodworking is a simple effort — either your tenon fits or it does not. No gray areas, opinion or margins of error there.
For the last few weeks, I have been working on a cabinet project. It’s had its ups and downs, but all the problems I had to deal with were of my own making. So whatever the outcome of the election today, whether — from your perspective — the good guys or the bad guys won, my advice is this: head into your shop.
You’ll be happy that you did.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Feedback
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One More Time: Granddaughter Project, Trees to Lumber — Plus Five Tools, Mystery Bevel
In last issue’s Feedback, we shared the responses from readers to Rob’s query about what he should build his granddaughter for her first Christmas. This suggestion highlights a project from our own annals.
What's In Store
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WORX SD SemiAutomatic Driver
The new WORX® SD SemiAutomatic Driver has a six-slot revolving cartridge chamber that rotates screwdriver bits in and out without the need to touch the bit.
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Gorilla Glue Single Use
The Gorilla Glue Company has introduced Gorilla Glue Single Use tubes of their polyurethane glue.
Tricks of the Trade
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Make Your Table Saw into a Work Station
Most woodworkers can always use some extra bench area. By making this portable work surface, you’ll be able to quickly convert your table saw into a handy workbench.
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Installing a Bullet Catch Without Damage
It usually takes a few solid taps with a hammer to fully insert the barrel of a bullet catch in its hole. Here’s a better way to get the job done.
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Cutting Identical Pieces on the Band Saw
Sometimes a band saw project requires cutting a number of identical pieces.
Q & A
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Which is Better, Left- or Right-Tilt?
What is the reason in selecting a table saw with a left- or right-tilting blade?
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What Woods Should I Avoid When Making Cutting Boards?
Are there any wood types to stay away from, ie: ash, purpleheart, birch, padauk, red oak, ipe (have some scraps to use up), or yellow pine?
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How Can I Avoid Redissolving Stain with a Topcoat?
Do you have any other suggestions to avoid redissolving stain?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Intarsia Jaguar
Here is my Jaguar project in Intarsia. 725 pieces. Red Oak, Wenge,Eastern Red Cedar, Satinwood, Aspen, Black Limba, Walnut.
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Pecan Box
A limb from my beautiful pecan tree broke off during a storm. I salvaged the limb to make lumber which turned out to be spalted.
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Cribbage Board from Shop Scraps
Cribbage board is made from recycled and or left over pieces from other projects. Core is made from 2 pieces of 3/4″ spruce plywood 7-1/2″ x 12″.
