Issue 533
Issue 533
Would You Rather … ?
At a frozen yogurt shop my family frequents, they sometimes have table placards made of the cards from the “Would You Rather” game. (Note: 11-year-olds take great pleasure in reading the most disgusting ones out loud to parents, even when – or perhaps especially because – you are eating.)
It seems, sometimes, that woodworking can have its own “game” of “would you rather” – a competition in which the participants can get fiercely competitive in arguing the merits of their chosen side. Would you rather, for instance, cut your dovetails by hand or with a jig? Would you rather use a miter saw or a radial arm saw? Would you rather apply a distressed finish or paint to a piece of furniture?
I’m sure you can think of more. Would you rather … what? when it comes to woodworking.
Joanna Werch Takes, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Harvey Acquires Bridge City
Harvey, a Chinese tool manufacturing firm, committed to continuing Economaki’s legacy of producing premium-quality hand tools.
Q & A
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Good Finish for Bamboo?
Expert argues that a little wax, oil or no finish at all are good options for naturally oily, self-lubricating bamboo. Yesteryear’s “slip stick” offers proof.
Tricks of the Trade
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Cough Syrup Glue Cups
Inspired by another reader’s handy glue storage system, this reader has found a similarly inexpensive and handy solution for smaller projects.
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Alcohol Wipes Replace Erasers
This reader keeps a fresh stock of alcohol wipes nearby to clean up marks and residue.
What's In Store
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Rockler Updated Box Joint Jig
Enlarged sled with onboard, interchangeable brass indexing keys are a few of the enhancements of this updated router table jig.
Feedback
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Downed Trees? Free Wood
Readers share their experience with downed trees — and free wood.
