Issue 328
Issue 328
Which Style is Yours?
Somehow I got on a clothing email list called “Your Style.” Now, I don’t want to be hypercritical, but none of the clothes that I’ve seen there actually are my style (such as it is), and most of them don’t look like they’d fit in any case. It makes you wonder why they send me the email at all. But in the convoluted workings of my mind, it did spark another question that I have for you all. What style of woodworking do you find the most pleasing? Is Shaker your sweet spot? Does Mission make you melt? Do you like Art Deco or 50s Modern? This woodworking editor (admittedly in a sad sartorial state) wants to know! Send me your opinions, and some of them will get to our Feedback page for sure.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Amana 8-Piece Sign-Making Router Bit Set
The purpose of Amana Tool’s eight-piece sign-making router bit set is to enable sign-makers to quickly and easily build a basic collection of popular CNC sign-making router bit profiles.
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General International 10-030CF Portable Dust Collector
Portability is often key in a small shop that doubles as a parking space or otherwise. If this sums up your workspace, General International’s new 10-030CF Portable Dust Collector could fit right in.
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In the Greene & Greene Style: Projects and Details for the Woodworker
Darrell Peart includes instructions on stylistic details inspired by brothers Charles and Henry Greene, such as arched pulls, ebony plus and splines, waterfall leg and more.
Tricks of the Trade
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Square Edge Sanding Guide
I build a lot of small boxes in my shop but when sanding the edges of small boards on my horizontal sander, but I was having trouble keeping the edges from getting rounded over.
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Drill Press Adjustments
After having tilted my floor standing drill press table, I used to have a problem getting back to perpendicular to the spindle.
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Cheap Small Item Storage
For a “stuff holder” (pencils, pen, sharpener, erasure, felt tip pens, etc.) I used my JET table saw fence clamp metal tube.
Today's Woodworker
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Brian Fireman: The Landscape of Furniture
When Brian Fireman went back to school for a master’s degree in architecture and worked a summer job for a construction company,…
Q & A
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How Do I Use Rail and Stile Bits?
My problem is I don’t know how to use these tools. Can you assist me on how to construct these china cabinet doors?
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Can I Apply Shellac Over Tung Oil?
Can I topcoat it with shellac over the tung oil? If so, are there any steps that I should take to prepare the tung oil for the shellac?
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Best Wood for Signs in Cyprus?
I would like to ask for some advice on what type of wood you would recommend for painted wooden signs?
Industry Interviews
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Dremel Shares Multi-Max Developments, New Testing Program
Recently, representatives from Dremel stopped by our offices to share the latest offerings and fill us in on an interesting new program of independent testing the company has undertaken for its oscillating tool accessories.
Feedback
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Sizes-Band Saws and 2x4s; Shop Location
In last issue’s Q&A, a reader had a question about band saw sizes. Another reader has a suggestion to help him remember the sizing — and a question of his own about wood sizing variances on 2×4’s.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Cherry Pie Cabinet
Solid Cherry pie cabinet just like grandma’s only better. All joints are mortise and tenon other than drawer which has dovetails.
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Rustic Chairs
Here is a rustic piece I did a little while ago – putting waney wood to good use – to nice to burn.
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Cedar Lighthouse and Windmill
I have built several sets of these light houses and Wind Mills. Quite easy after you make up the jigs for cutting the tower pieces.
