Issue 371
Issue 371
Tell Your Top Tip
There are just a few days left in the “Nordys” contest — the annual event held by Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in the midst of celebrity award season. This year, all you have to do is send in the best woodworking tip you’ve ever heard, and you could win big (it will be like your own virtual red carpet walk!). Now, your submission does need to be in the form of a video … but hey, doesn’t one of your kids have an iPhone? Yup, I thought so. Record your tip. Upload it to the site and bing, bang, bong … you could be the big winner and super famous (woodworking-wise).
But like I said, there are only a couple of days left to enter (deadline is the 22nd of February, 2015). So get busy and record your tip and submit it here.
And if you win … and you want to share a little with your favorite eZine dude — well, that is entirely up to you!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
P.S. Want another chance to win a prize? Click over to the Woodworker’s Journal Facebook page to check out our sweepstakes where you could win a Baileigh table saw.
Q & A
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How to Cut Accurate Circles in Plywood?
This reader wants to cut accurate circles in a top grade of plywood to be made into Lazy Susans. Our experts weigh in on the best jigs and methods to help ease the task.
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Can a Compact Router Make Picture Frames?
I want to make picture frames with a compact router in a router table. Will that work?
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How to Make a Painted Finish Look Better?
What are some things I can try to improve the painted finishes on my projects?
Today's Woodworker
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Chuck Zeman: “Less Construction, More Creation” with Hand Tools
Chuck Zeman started collecting hand tools at garage and estate sales, and then found himself using them to build functional objects.
Industry Interviews
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Three Decades and Counting: Laguna Tools Expands
A corporate move to larger headquarters in March prompts Laguna Tools to sponsor huge moving sale.
Tricks of the Trade
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Keeping Router Collar Guides Tight
A loose router guide collar can result in less accurate routing or even ruin your bit. Plumbing thread tape can help keep your router guide collar from loosening.
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Marking Your Cords
I like to use those little plastic tabs that come on a loaf of bread to hold the bag closed.
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How to Keep Bits Dry
These little things protect against rusty bit problems.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Queen-size Maple Bed
This is my first piece of furniture, a queen size bed made of 8/4 hard maple.
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Walnut Cutoff Box
I recently started experimenting with making some small boxes.
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Poplar Nature Chest
Chest made from mostly popular it has no stain, dye or paint on it…just clear coat and mother nature’s handy…
Feedback
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Making Toys for Grandchildren
Readers respond to Rob’s tale of making gifts for his granddaughter’s birthday with their own “toys for grandchildren” reminiscences.
What's In Store
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“Laminated Wood Art Made Easy: The Full Stripe Pattern”
New from Schiffer Publishing, this book will help you combine varieties of wood grains, textures and vibrant colors into attractive striped patterns on your projects.
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Milwaukee Staple & Nail Gun
New manual Staple & Nail Gun provides up to 75 percent more driving power than standard staple guns, while offering the added benefit of shooting 18-gauge brad nails, too.
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RYOBI TSS120L 12-in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw
RYOBI’s TSS120L Sliding Compound Miter Saw with dual rails can crosscut workpieces up to 2 x 14-in. wide or a 4×6 post at 90 degrees.
