Issue 496
Issue 496
Workbenches and Woodworkers
One of the “future projects” that I have on my list is a substantial workbench in a classic style — with an end vise and a side vise, dog holes and a super-thick top. And I want it to weigh about a thousand pounds.
For the most part, I do power tool-based woodworking, and for that my current kind of wimpy workbench is sufficient. But when I do break out my hand tools, which is happening more and more, my workbench is more of an obstacle to my work instead of being helpful.
So I wonder about you all, the eZine faithful. What kind of workbenches do you have? Is it like mine, more of a worktable than a true workbench? Or have you gone all-in for a classic workbench? Of course, I will share the results of my question as they come in.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
P.S. For those of you who might be hoping to interest other folks in your life in woodworking, Rockler has a great opportunity. If you live near one of their retail locations, those stores are offering Make & Take classes in October. Here is a link to the webpage that explains more.
Today's Woodworker
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Pat Dolan: “Fallen Tree” is His Business and His Wood Source
These days, all of Pat Dolan’s wood comes from fallen trees. He’s using it to create craft items, including a licensed university logo, for consignment sales.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: How to Refinish a Workbench Top
In this video, Ernie Conover demonstrates how he resurfaced and refinished his 35-year-old workbench.
What's In Store
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Rockler 15-ft. Band Clamp with Accessory Kit
A longer, stronger band and fixed handle clamping mechanism are several improvements of this ratcheting woodworking clamp, which comes with accessories.
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SKILSAW 13-amp Recip Saw with Buzzkill™
Patented counterbalancing and a single-wobble drivetrain help to eliminate more vibration in this compact, sub-$100 reciprocating saw.
Q & A
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Best Way to Finish Ceiling Paneling?
Is an HVLP sprayer the best tool to use for finishing my pine tongue and groove ceiling? Or are there other better options?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Brazilian Cherry Bar and Oak Entertainment Center
This hobbyist woodworker built a tropical themed bar out of solid panels of Brazilian cherry and a large, beautiful entertainment center out of White Oak.
Feedback
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Readers’ Fall Woodworking Plans
eZine readers tell us about the woodworking projects they have planned for this fall.
