Issue 490
Issue 490
Wooden Boats
Last night, I had a lovely evening boating on Lake Minnetonka — a large, popular lake west of Minneapolis. The weather couldn’t have been better, and the company was excellent (they mostly laughed at my jokes).
But as I enjoyed the evening, I was struck by the large number of classic wooden boats cruising along in their timber-hulled splendor. (There were even some newly built wooden wonders enjoying the August evening.)
Which got me to wondering how many woodworkers have built boats or had the desire to do so? I was struck with the bug as a young man, but a few sessions helping to build a 44-foot ketch made me reconsider making one for myself. I must confess, now that I live close to Lake Minnetonka, the idea is trying to force itself into my brain again.
So how about you? Is there any watery woodworking in your past … future? This is a question that deserves an answer.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
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Today's Woodworker
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Owain Harris: Serious Furniture (with Whimsy)
Owain Harris builds built-ins and studio furniture in New Hampshire, where he adds asymmetry and whimsy to furniture that is “serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
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.
What's In Store
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Makita 18V X2 LXT® (36V) 6-1/2-in. Plunge Circular Saw
Makita’s twin-battery LXT 6-1/2-in. Plunge Circular Saw Kit provides cordless convenience as a track saw when combined with guide rails (sold separately).
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GVS Elipse Half Mask Respirators
Low-profile, adjustable P100 dust mask protects against dust particles, metal fumes, mists, oil and water vapors, and even some microorganisms.
Q & A
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Best Way to Strip Off Old Burlap?
I’ve tried many solvents to remove burlap from an old trunk. Scraping works better than anything else, but is there a more efficient way to remove it?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Mount Hood Picture Frame
This week’s project is the result of a collaboration between an experienced frame maker, an artist and a fourth grade class.
