Issue 461
Issue 461
Happy New Year!
And so 2017 begins … all new, full of opportunities.
I am not a person who creates resolutions for the New Year — at least, not exactly. (For those who do, I think it is a fine practice; setting goals is a great thing.) For me, I like to take some time to daydream a bit, and imagine what I’d like to do in the next year and how I can make that happen … and then just barge ahead with renewed energy. The difference between setting goals and setting a direction forward may be subtle … but for me the difference is this: I totally expect to get sidetracked and, in those divergences and roads less traveled, to add spice and excitement to my day-to-day experience.
So here’s to a wonderful, peaceful, joyful, successful and productive New Year — full of love and good works.
All the best from me and all of us here at Woodworker’s Journal.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Bosch REAXX™ and SawStop Litigation Update
ITC to consider Judge Pender’s recommended next steps regarding importation of the Bosch REAXX saw and activation cartridges into the United States.
Tricks of the Trade
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How to Cut Plexiglass Without Chipping
This tip will help you easily cut plexiglass with no chips or breaks. Plexiglass can be tricky to cut on a table saw.
What's In Store
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Rockler Radius Gauge Set
Two aluminum gauges with convex and concave curves make it easy to measure spindle, dowel and router bit sizes.
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Cigar Box Nation Updates Archive of Free DIY Musical Instrument Plans
Build your own stringed instruments using free plans from this updated archive.
Q & A
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How Do I Protect Cast Iron from Rusting During Storage?
My woodworking machines will be stored in a non-climate controlled facility for several months. How do I prevent the cast iron from rusting?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Exotic Wood Steampunk Boxes
This reader creates boxes in his workshop with an unusual flair, combining a steampunk design style with a collection of exotic woods.
