Issue 575
Issue 575
The Large and Small Of It
I am currently building a full-size desk for my new office. It is not particularly fancy, nor does it have many bells and whistles, but it is full-size.
And as I was slicing up big pieces of plywood and then gluing them into smaller, but still large, subassemblies, it occurred to me that this is the biggest piece I have attempted in a long, long time.
Which got me to thinking about you all.
What size stuff are you making? Have you kind of made all the big stuff that you and your family need, and are now focusing on smaller items? Or are you still cranking out projects that you need a buddy to help you move?
Let me know what you think and what you are building.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Changes Underway for Bridge City
Mark Strahler, president of Bridge City Tool Works, updates the Weekly about progress since the company’s acquisition by Harvey Industries last year.
Tricks of the Trade
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Better Cap Options for Precise Gluing
Getting too much adhesive from a standard glue bottle top? This reader has a tip to help you get a bit more precision per squeeze.
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Storage Option for More Driver Bits
If you need to keep more than a couple drill bits handy while you’re on the go, this quick trick will double your on-tool storage space.
Q & A
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What is a “Low-angle” Plane?
These days there are “regular” block planes and low-angle versions. What’s the difference? Are there situations where a “regular” block plane is better?
What's In Store
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WORX® 20V Sandeck™ Multi-Sander
Cordless 20-volt tool provides random-orbit, 1/4-sheet and detail sanding functions, enhanced by a power transmission that maximizes each sanding mode.
Feedback
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These Tales Ring True
Readers share stories — and suggestions — about wedding rings lost in piles of sawdust.
Woodturning
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Turned Grilling Tool Handles
Do you spend your summers demonstrating your grilling prowess? Turn your own handles for your grill tools, and your friends will be just as impressed with what you produce in your shop.
