Issue 491
Issue 491
All is Fair
Last Saturday, I spent some time at the Carver County Fair near my home. I, of course, partook of the fare of the fair: bratwurst (with sauerkraut) and sweet corn at the Lions’ food stand and a caramel sundae at the Dairy Building. I also got to see some woodworking projects made by young people at the 4-H Building and the Agriculture Building. They ranged from raggedy to remarkable and made me very happy.
Later this week, I will be at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, judging student woodworking in the Education Building. I not only get to see the student woodworking projects, but I have been entrusted to present a scholarship from Nordy Rockler (the fellow who started Rockler Woodworking and Hardware) to the young woodworker I think is the most deserving. I have been doing this for several years now and am honored by the opportunity.
So here is to woodworking, alive and well in the 21st century. And here’s to fairs … I can almost smell the mini donuts now!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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TTS Tooltechnic Systems Acquires SawStop
SawStop under new ownership; management and operations to continue in Oregon headquarters.
Tricks of the Trade
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Cleaning Blades Is Easy as Pie
Cleaning saw blades is a necessary, but messy, chore. One of our authors has a simple solution to keep things a little bit neater.
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Keep Track of Dull Cutter Edges
This reader found a good way to tell at a glance which of his carbide-insert cutting tools were still sharp and which ones needed replacing.
What's In Store
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Bosch Multi-Grip Brushless Reciprocating Saw
Advanced handle design, brushless motor and orbital action deliver maximum comfort and corded performance from a cordless recip saw.
Q & A
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Best Finish for Spalted Maple Outdoor Bar Top?
What finish can protect and strengthen my spalted maple bar top for outdoor use without changing its color?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Musical-Themed Model Projects
A reader finds success building a model piano for a music school, so he takes the lessons learned into making another music-themed project.
Feedback
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Wooden Boats: eZine Readers’ Builds and Dreams
eZine readers respond to Rob’s editorial on wooden boats with their boat builds and their dreams.
