Issue 410
Issue 410
Family and Fun
Another Christmas is in the Johnstone family archives — it was a lovely holiday with tons of fun and plenty of family. And I have to say that the presents that I made were well-received. Two toy pickup trucks and a “race car” were big hits with the small fry. And the cheese planes (the stainless steel versions from Rockler) were well liked by the more mature crowd. Not that any of the woodworking objects were works of art — in truth, they were rather simple. But at the same time, they did not come from Asia, were not something that went on sale at Target and did not create a large carbon footprint. (Except that I did need to heat my workshop to get them done!)
They were simply the gift of time and forethought from one family member to another — which is the peaceful and satisfying love that the holidays help to remind us of.
Of course, chocolate is good for that, too — and I got some really good stuff there!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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C.B. Gitty: Cigar Box Guitar Tradition is Alive and Well
New Hampshire supplier makes handmade musical instruments accessible to all.
Tricks of the Trade
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Using an Artist’s Rule to Draw Curves
You can bend wood slats to draw curves, but there’s a better way. Chris uses a different tool that makes more consistent curves and arcs.
What's In Store
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RIDGID® Stealth Force Brushless 18V 3-Speed Pulse Driver
Innovative oil pulse mechanism drives fasteners up to twice as fast with less noise.
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Rockler Center/Offset Marking Tool
Draw precisely centered or offset lines without measuring.
Q & A
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Why is My Band Saw Stalling When I Resaw?
My band saw loses power with even the smallest resaw cuts. Any suggestions for what might be wrong with it?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Craftsman Clock
After a couple of months working on it an hour here and an hour there, I now have a nice finished product to put in our living room.
