Issue 548
Issue 548
So, Which Is It?
Woodworking, in its simplest terms, can be described as: making little pieces from big pieces, and then making big pieces from the little pieces. (This sterling insight from “The Collected Woodworking Wisdom of Rob Johnstone.”) When it comes to that joinery stage (making big pieces out of little pieces), there are many ways to join wood together: butt joints, miter joints, the many variations of mortise-and-tenon, dovetail joints.
So my question to you is: what have you decided is your go-to joinery technique, especially in solid wood? Are you a big fan of loose tenons? Do you hand cut dovetails? Are you a Domino disciple?
Let me know, and I will let you know my favorites in the next Weekly.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Missouri-made CRAFTSMAN Tool Storage
Manufacturing plant continues four-decade legacy of building metal storage solutions for CRAFTSMAN customers. Many new Missouri-made options coming soon.
What's In Store
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Silicone Project Mat XL
Non-stick, roll-up silicone mat with interlocking edges protects projects from scratches and serves as a durable bench cover for gluing and sanding tasks.
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M12 FUEL™ Cordless Cutoff Tool
Cordless cutoff tool with 3-in. blade and reversible blade rotation will cut metals, drywall, PVC, fiber cement, ceramic tile and more.
Q & A
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Chalk Paint for a Patio Table?
Is chalk paint a good choice to use on a pedestal table for my covered porch, since the project won’t get exposed to much direct sun or rain?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Custom Wall Tool Holders
This reader created a nice, clean storage space for his hand tools over his workbench. He’s included a build video to demonstrate how he built it.
Feedback
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Sharing The Art on Your Shop Walls
Many readers shared the art displayed on their shop walls — whether that takes the form of traditional artwork, or collections.
More on the Web
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VIDEO: How to Tune Up and Maintain Your Band Saw
You’ll learn how to change a band saw blade, clean a band saw, tension a band saw blade, adjust the band saw blade tracking, adjust the band saw upper and lower blades guides, and test the band saw cutting.
