Issue 43
Issue 43
The State of the Woodworking Union
Our leaders are telling us that these are unsettling times. The economy is either doing great or terrible, depending on who you talk to. And just a few days ago, President Bush gave us his view of the state of our union. All that is well and good, but what I want to know is the “state of woodworking.”
Here are three of the big questions on my mind:
1) Has your time in the shop increased, decreased or remained constant through the last few months?
2) Are you building more stuff to save money … or simply because you love to work with wood? And finally, that all important question …
3) Will you be using at least part of your tax return on woodworking tools and supplies, or are you cautiously laying it aside until the economy decides where it’s going.
Let me know. As I’ve said here before — I’m curious. And now we’ve added a reader’s response page where I’ll be sharing what you think. So not only will I get the benefit of your ideas and opinions, but selected e-mail missives will be shared with the group. Cool, huh?
I bet you have an opinion!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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WMH Tool Group: A Tool by Any Other Name…
The name of WMH Tool Group may not resonate with most woodworkers, but the companies it owns — JET Tool,…
Today's Woodworker
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Philippe Guillerm: Living the American Dream with a French Twist
When Philippe Guillerm sailed into Florida, he assumed it would just be another temporary home for his family, his boat, and his art.
Tool Reviews
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JET 12-1/2″ Planer: Flat-out Good
JET Tools unveiled their new and improved 12-1/2″ planer, and it is a sure thing, in my opinion.
Q & A
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When Does a Blade Need Sharpening?
What’s the easiest way to tell if your blade is getting dull?
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Using a Router or Table Saw to Cut Dadoes?
Is the router or table saw the best place to cut your dadoes?
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Can You Use a Tanning Bed to Darken Cherry?
Finally, another use for those tanning bed coupons you have laying around the house.
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How to Get a Rich Amber Finish?
A reader wonders what finish professionals use to get a golden amber look.
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How to Find the Exact Center?
Some long-forgotten junior high math comes into play when trying to figure out the center of a tile.
Feedback
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Just Who Is This Glue Creep?
Joe Scheffer asked what the term “glue creep” meant. We asked the experts and got some interesting and humorous responses.
