Issue 372
Issue 372
Rock On, Woodworkers!
At one point in my life, I was a musician. I played the guitar in a country band, a polka band and various rock & roll bands. I was so involved with guitars that I went to school to become a luthier — although I never really practiced the craft professionally. (Marriage, children and the need to make money right away set that goal aside.) Fast-forward 30 years, and now my son and I are having fun in the shop putting together electric guitar kits, and are having a blast. (My son also decided to become a rock & roll star for a while … apples, trees — you get the picture.)
A question that occurred to me as a result of this is: Do other woodworkers like to mess around building musical instruments? Drums, drum sticks, marimbas, xylophones, banjos, ukuleles, didgeridoos … I am curious.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
P.S.: We just completed a new full-length DVD on getting started in woodturning. It’s super-informative and fun to watch. Check out the DVD, or read more about it in this eZine’s Industry Interview (featuring yours truly).
Industry Interviews
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“Getting Started in Woodturning”: A First-Class Approach
New DVD, hosted by turning expert Ernie Conover and contributor Kimberly McNeelan, teaches woodturning fundamentals for woodworkers of all skill levels.
Today's Woodworker
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Adrien Segal: Sculptures from Science’s Data
Adrien Segal creates sculptural pieces that portray scientific data in a physical form.
What's In Store
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Savage ProScribe™ Tape Measure
New tape measure features retractable scribe guide to help draw lines, arcs and circles.
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Bosch PL1632 Planer
New power planer features improved fence, safety switch and ball-joint cord swivel.
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Rockler Adds Axiom CNC Machine Options
Four new Axiom Precision machines join Rockler’s family of CNC model options.
Q & A
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How Quickly is Lumber Treated to Prevent Checking?
How soon after cutting is wood treated to prevent checking?
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How do I Flatten Wavy-surfaced Pine?
After sanding some pine bookcase panels, the surfaces are now wavy instead of flat. How do I fix it?
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What Should I Know about UV-light Cured Guitar Finishes?
What do I need to know about the new guitar finishes that are cured by UV light?
Tricks of the Trade
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Get a Firmer Grip on Your Clamps
F-style clamps can be difficult to grip, especially if you don’t have strong hands. Here’s a simple tip to modify your clamp handle so that you can use a wrench to give you added turning force.
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Turning Old Tech into New Magnets
A reader unearths a few rare magnets from his outdated technology.
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How to Prevent Sticky Router Bits
I’ve seen about a zillion methods for un-sticking router bits. Why don’t we prevent them from getting stuck in the first place?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Walnut Hall Table
The inspiration for the project came from #1 Son who asked me to build him a hall table so he’d have a place to throw his keys and mail when he gets home.
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Dogwood Seating
These tapered seats are made from dogwood.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Lighting
I took inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Little House.
Feedback
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Another Way to Keep Guide Bushing Nuts Tight
In reaction to last issue’s Tricks video on router collar guides, a reader submitted another option for keeping these pieces tight.
