Issue 458
Issue 458
Getting a Bit Nervous
Last week I sold my house — so I am officially shop-less. (This is a lot like being homeless, but for me personally, a bit more stressful.) Now, as you may know, I have taken pride over the years in making many of my Christmas and holiday presents in my shop. And as you may remember, I have turned procrastination into something of an art form. (I teach a class on it at Columbia.) The takeaway from all those facts is that this year I may actually have to BUY Christmas presents. It is barbaric.
And the risk involved is tremendous as well. What if my family likes the purchased gifts better than the handmade ones? As far as I can see, there is no upside to this situation. Perhaps I can skip the holidays this year?
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Gene Kelly: Sculptured Furniture, Segmented Turnings and Always Learning
Gene Kelly’s current focus is on sculptured furniture (inspired by the lines of Sam Maloof) and segmented turnings — but he’s always learning and yearning toward the next project.
Tricks of the Trade
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Safe Sealer for Signatures
Do you like to add a signature or personal touch to your projects? This reader shares his idea for protecting it, and making it stand out on a darker project.
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Flattening Dowels at the Router Table
Lately I’ve wanted to use dowels with a flat edge on them for handles and pulls or as decorative moldings on my projects. But how would I mill that flat edge safely?
What's In Store
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PM-8000 Port-A-Cube STR Miter Saw Work Station
Portable miter saw station with rotating top and support tables doubles as a work surface, too.
Q & A
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How Should I Seal and Finish Spalted Maple?
What’s the best way to seal and finish spalted wood to stop the fungal deterioration and hide the musty smell?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Hockey Stick Chair
Based on a plan from Woodworker’s Journal in 2008, this reader’s woven rocking chair is really something to shake a stick at.
