Issue 367
Issue 367
Go With the Flow
On the TV show Seinfeld, there was a common phrase they uttered when things were coming to a critical point: “It’s go time!”
For those of us making Christmas or other holiday presents, that is the motto of the hour. I know that I will be burning the midnight oil (well, “firing up the electric heaters” is likely more accurate) this evening and the next. I am confident (OK, maybe “pretty sure” is more accurate) that I will get the gifts done with time to relax and enjoy the holidays. Surely by the first of the year I will be ready to watch my alma mater, the University of Minnesota and its Golden Gophers, play in a bowl game.
But before I run back to the shop, I wanted to take the time to say thanks to all of you who have been with us for the last year. You are the reason the eZine exists, and we are so grateful for your support.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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SuperMax Tools: Singular Focus on Woodworking’s Most Tedious Task
Small Minnesota-based company continues to expand the options for stationary drum and brush sanders.
Today's Woodworker
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Joyce Chanel: Woodworking Without Limits
Although some others see her gender as a limitation, Joyce Chanel says, “With woodworking, you are only limited to your imagination and determination.”
Tricks of the Trade
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Cheap Glue Spreaders
No expenditure, and they work great!
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Improve Shop Organization with Magnets
If your shop contains bags, buckets and boxes of who knows what tiny bits and parts (and ours does), Chris Marshall has a simple solution to get more organized.
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Cleaner Pattern Cutting
This not an original idea but I rarely see it mentioned, and you’ll do a lot less cussin’ when you remove the pattern.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Pen and Pencil Sets
This year it was my idea to make pen and pencil sets for my family and friends. The common theme is that all of the pens are made from Bethlehem Olive.
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Southwestern Entry Bench
I thought you might like to see my version of the southwestern entry bench (Woodworker’s Journal Dec 2008).
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Christmas Tree Box
Here’s a couple pics of a box I built to raise up our tree. Easy to build with good results.
Q & A
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How Long Does the Routing Process Take for CNC Projects?
After watching your CNC video on making signs, how long does the routing process take on a typical CNC project?
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How do I Avoid Tearout when Planing Old Cypress Siding?
My planer is producing tearout on some old cypress house siding, no matter how I try to prevent it.
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What’s the Best Finish for Mahogany Garage Doors?
I’m not sure how best to finish new mahogany garage doors.
What's In Store
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Kreg Foreman Professional-Grade Pocket-Hole Machine
The Kreg Foreman Professional-Grade Pocket-Hole Machine (Item DB210) provides features like a built-in 110-volt electric motor, single-handle control and an adjustable fence system
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Denim Panels from TorZo Surfaces
TorZo Surfaces is now offering Denim, panels made from recycled denim scraps infused with an acrylic resin and laminated to a Baltic birch plywood backer board.
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Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery
Milwaukee has introduced the new M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack, which they say delivers up to 2.5 times more runtime, 20 percent more power and two times more life than standard lithium-ion batteries.
Feedback
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Planning vs. Production
A reader admits to falling prey to holiday gift time “planning” (aka, procrastination) vs. production.
