Issue 482
Issue 482
Back in the Saddle
Edit: Hey! If you’re here looking for eZine 483, it’ll be posted later this week. It seems like one of our web servers went kerblewie (that’s a technical term) and we’re working on fixing it as fast as we can! Sorry for the delay, but I promise it’ll be worth it!
Once I was back from my fishing trip to a super-secret location in northern Minnesota, and most of my mosquito bites had gone away, it was time to try my skills at a task I knew something about. It seemed my daughter wanted an outdoor raised planter for her birthday. I said, “Sure.” Four boards nailed together and tossed into her backyard, piece of cake! (And I’d be a hero!)
That’s when she sent me the photo of the planter she had in mind … it was a tad more complicated than my mental image. (Curse you, Pinterest! May your zeros and ones decay and become Ethernet compost!) Anyway, it was for her birthday and it was kind of cool. So I spent Saturday making a tiered layer-cake looking planter.
Delivered on Sunday afternoon, I have to say it was a success and looked much better that a four-board rectangle.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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GreatStar Industrial Acquires Adjustable Clamp Company
China-based GreatStar Industrial revives Pony, Jorgensen clamping products, Smith reports.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: Plumber’s Tape Keeps Lids from Sticking
If you’ve ever had a jar of leftover finish in your workshop that just won’t open back up, one of our readers sent in a simple trick that will save you from a lot of frustration in the future.
What's In Store
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DeWALT Breakaway™ Metal-cutting Recip Blades
DeWALT Breakaway™ Reciprocating Saw Blades are designed to extend blade life by more fully utilizing all of the blade’s teeth.
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WORX® 20V Axis Multi-purpose Saw
The new WORX 20V Axis combines the benefits of a reciprocating saw and jigsaw into one combination cordless tool for DIY, remodeling or woodworking.
Q & A
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How to Shorten Bar Stool Legs Evenly?
I need to shorten the legs of a set of bar stools. What is the best way to do this and have them end up the same length?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Woodworkers of Central Ohio Making Toys and More
The “Termites” are a group of woodworkers from central Ohio, who dedicate their time and tools to bringing toys and more to those in need.
Feedback
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Fish Photo and Epoxy Advice
Rob shares a photo of his hand-turned fishing lure; a reader shares his experience with epoxy inlay.
