2017 Year in Review
2017 Year in Review
Moving Pictures!
Back in the golden days of publishing, to be a woodworking editor, all you needed was a keyboard, a thesaurus and spell check. Now, we need to be able to talk and look at a video camera as well — to be a movie star.
In recent years, video has become an ever more important component of how we at Woodworker’s Journal present woodworking information. And perhaps now, as you sit back and contemplate 2017, you will have a bit of time to look at a collection of our most viewed videos of the year.
I hope you enjoy our efforts and that they are entertaining and useful as well.
See you next year!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Project Design
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PROJECT: Making a Small Gift Box
Boxes are one of the most popular woodworking projects and a great way to use small pieces of stock that are too nice to throw in the trash.
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PROJECT: Making a Pet Bed
This pet bed provides shelter and privacy, but the slatted sides also give the cats a view to peek through.
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VIDEO: Building a Classic Bookcase
This step-by-step project video shows you how to build a classic oak bookcase.
More on the Web
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How to Cut Circles with a Router and Jig
An ellipse and circle-cutting jig provides one way to mill your octagonal frame round.
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How to Turn a Bowl Without a Scroll Chuck
Woodturning expert Ernie Conover shows you several innovative methods you can use to secure a bowl to your lathe without a scroll chuck.
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Box Joint Jig Roundup
Chris Marshall takes a quick look at five different store-bought options for cutting box joints if you don’t want to make your own or want something a little more versatile.
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How to Choose a Finish for an Outdoor Project
If you’re planning on adding some furniture to your porch or outdoors, Chris Marshall explains your options and shows what he used on his mahogany porch swing project.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: Tips for Turning Pens
Ernie Conover shares some of his best tips for preparing and working with stock when turning pens.
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VIDEO: Making a Zero Clearance Throat Plate
Reduce tearout on wide cuts by making a zero clearance throat plate for your table saw. They’re easy to make and a handy addition to your shop’s table saw.
