Issue 418
Issue 418
Outdoor Dilemma
Last weekend the mercury rose above 40 degrees in Minnesota where I live, so of course we were all outside (many of us wearing shorts) enjoying the unseasonable warm-up. Wandering around my hilltop domain, I was struck with the woodworking projects that I would need to do once the snow melts, and it was not a short list. Fix the arbor for my grapevines, replace a board on one of my outdoor benches … nothing special.
Which leads me to wonder: what sort of outdoor woodworking projects are on your list? Do you use your woodshop much to “fix up” your back or front yards? Do you have any big projects on your list (gazebos, porch swings, Adirondack chairs … something bigger)?
Let us know what you are thinking, and we will share what we can.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Titebond® Targets New Quick & Thick Glue at Hobbyists, DIYers
Next-generation household glue to reach stores soon.
Tricks of the Trade
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Preventing Black-Pipe Clamp Stains
Black pipe clamps can leave ugly stains on wood during glue-ups. These stains can be tough to remove.
What's In Store
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Rockler Drawer Front Installation Clamps
Wrap-around clamps simplify the process of installing, adjusting drawer fronts.
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Infinity Tools VRS-100 Vertical Router Sled
Stand and hold workpieces on end for secure, safe routing.
Q & A
Reader's Project Gallery
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Breakfast Nook Benches and Trestle Table
I’m always looking to expand my woodworking skills. So when my daughter remolded her kitchen and wanted a bench sitting area and new table, I offered to build both.
Feedback
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A Handheld Planer Success Story
A reader shares a tale of how a handheld planer helped him out.
