Issue 508

Facebook Live and Me

Tomorrow afternoon at 5 PM Central Standard Time, I will be doing a Facebook Live presentation on the Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Facebook page. The topic of the live presentation is my top picks for holiday gifts for woodworkers. So you may not only want to check it out yourself, it might be a good idea to get your friends and family to check it out … you know, they may learn something. (I don’t need to draw you a picture, do I?)

I’ve done live broadcasting like this before, so I can tell you with certainty that it will have some surprises. And I can also tell you that it will be fun. I will be there with my coworker Dan, and my other coworker Dan (Dan Cary and Dan Wenning, respectively).

So I hope you can click and watch. There will be much to see, cool woodworking stuff to check out and goofy entertainment in good measure.

Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal

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Industry Interviews

Diamondback Reaches the NFL

Tool belt manufacturer earns NFL contract, expands jobsite gear into wearables for better sidelines communications.

by Chris Marshall • Dec 12, 2017 • Industry Interviews

Tricks of the Trade

VIDEO: Brushing Top Coats and Cleaning Brushes

Learn how to apply a smooth top coat using a brush. We demonstrate how to brush on a varnish finish and tip off the finish. Plus learn the best way to clean your brush once you’re done.

by Michael Dresdner • Dec 12, 2017 • Tricks of the Trade

What's In Store

Powermatic^® 3520C Wood Lathe

Fourth-generation, heavy-duty lathe offers robust construction, more user-friendly features.

by Chris Marshall • Dec 12, 2017 • What's In Store
Rockler Vacuum Clamp Pod Kit

Dual vacuum pods provide hands- or clamp-free work holding solution for CNC, routing and other bench tasks.

by Chris Marshall • Dec 12, 2017 • What's In Store

Q & A

Can I Use a Wide Dado Set Without an Arbor Washer?

When using a wide dado set, my arbor washer won’t fit. Can I use the dado blade safely without it?

by Chris Marshall • Dec 12, 2017 • Q & A

Reader's Project Gallery

Mesquite Projects

This reader experiments with using Mesquite in his projects and comes away with some really nice projects, including a cutting board, bowl and bench.

by Reader Submitted • Dec 12, 2017 • Reader's Project Gallery

Feedback

Which Wood Figure?

Readers share their opinions about wood grain figure.

by Reader Submitted • Dec 12, 2017 • Feedback