Issue 543
Issue 543
My Best Time of Year
When I was a young boy, fall began for me on the first day of school. In Minnesota, that was the Tuesday after Labor Day. And that remains true for me now, even though I am not a boy anymore.
This time of year is bittersweet — leaves start to change, farmers start harvesting their crops, and you can’t be unaware that winter is in the on-deck circle. But, for some reason, that makes fall even more enjoyable for me. The days are more valuable for their fleeting nature.
As an older person, fall has also come to represent a season where woodworking becomes more important. Vacations and other distractions are over, and folks move back into their shops and get busy.
So for those reasons, fall is doubly appreciated by me. Here’s to the best season of all!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Women’s Woodshop: A Welcoming Space for Woodworkers
The Women’s Workshop in Minneapolis offers woodworking classes and shop time for women and gender non-conforming makers.
Q & A
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Finishing Outdoor Cedar Projects?
What’s the best natural-looking but durable finish for the cedar picnic table and chairs that I’ve built? I want these projects to last a long time.
Tricks of the Trade
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No-measuring Dowel Center Finder
This reader has a handy tip to find the center of any dowel you use regularly with a really simple to make jig.
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Better Bench Casters
This reader shares some tips about the best casters to use for a shop’s workbench, including helping turn it into a mobile outfeed table.
What's In Store
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Bench Dog® Hand Planes
Among the many quality alternatives for hand planes these days, Bench Dog Tools has recently entered the market with nine new options.
