Issue 59
Issue 59
Both: Love and Profit
From the highly unscientific results of my off-the-cuff query, it seems that, while there are a large number of eZine readers who do woodworking for a living, most of you consider it an avocation – a hobby. That doesn’t mean you don’t do a project once in a while, for a few extra bucks. Even folks who identified themselves as beginners said they had the opportunity (and took it) to sell a project or services now and then.
But as far as I could tell, money never seemed to be the main reason that folks (from pros to hobbyists) began woodworking. Even those who identified themselves as professionals clearly stated the love of woodworking as the primary reason they’re involved in the craft. (Several indicated that there was simply not enough money to love.)
So, here’s to all of you who share a passion for woodworking. You are why the eZine exists: to bring the woodworking community the best woodworking information (electronic or otherwise) around in a fun and usable format. Keep on making sawdust … whether for love or money.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Susan Working: Opening New Dimensions in Woodworking
It’s a long way, in two dimensions, from sea level in the Bay Area to Snowmass Village in the Colorado Rockies.
Industry Interviews
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Accuride: Sliding into the 21st Century
Starting out in 1962 as a small tool and die shop in California, the company found a niche in industrial and electronic markets, where their precision sliding mechanisms were eagerly embraced.
What's In Store
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JessEm Combo a Triple Threat
As the folks who really kicked off the trend of “above the table” adjustment of routers, Ontario, Canada’s JessEm Tool Company is no stranger to innovation.
Q & A
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Trouble Cutting with Mortising Chisel?
What is causing this woodworker to have so much trouble cutting wood with his mortising chisel?
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Upgrading a Contractor Saw Motor?
Can you add a bigger motor to a contractor’s saw, or have we reached our limit?
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Best Location for Garage Shop Dust Collection?
Where should this woodworker put the dust collector in his shop?
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Aniline Dye Turns Green on Mahogany
Why is analine dye causing a green metallic sheen on this woodworker’s dark mahogany?
Feedback
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Virgil Johnson, Carbide Cutters and More!
Reader’s responses on a couple Today’s Woodworker profiles, Carbide Cutters and the Ryobi Six Pack.
