Issue 352
Issue 352
What’s In a Name?
In our Industry Interview in this issue’s eZine, Woodworker’s Journal senior editor Chris Marshall has talked to Franklin International about the unveiling of new labels for their Titebond® glues, and it’s got me thinking about the labels we all wear, particularly in the realm of woodworking.
Now, I’m not thinking of the names you call yourself when you’ve dropped a hammer on your toe, or other unrepeatable appellations. It’s more like the curiosity that provokes me when someone says “I’m not a woodworker, I’m a woodturner.” Or, “I’m a furniture maker.” Or “Dammit, Jim, I’m a doctor, not a…” Wait.
Anyway. If you love to work with wood, at heart, I think that makes you a woodworker. But I’m curious what you call yourself, and why.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Milwaukee Torque Lock Pliers and Clamps
Milwaukee is in the process of introducing several new hand tools that feature a patent-pending Torque Lock™ adjustment system.
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FEIN Professional Set: Renovation
FEIN’s Professional Set: Renovation is designed for renovation contractors and includes two cordless tools and accessories in a hard plastic carrying case.
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DeWALT Rolling Metal Storage System
DeWALT has launched a new rolling Metal Storage system, consisting of a 36” 6-Drawer Top Chest and a 36” 5-Drawer Roller Cabinet.
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Bosch Ups Capacity with New 5 Amp-hour Battery Pack
In an effort to improve the power and run-time capabilities of its 18-volt Lithium-ion FatPack™ batteries, Bosch has recently unveiled…
Tricks of the Trade
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Time Saving Picture Frames
I used pre-finished flooring to make a couple of shadow box style display frames.
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Shower Curtain Finishing
One of my favorite materials for covering tables benches, etc. for finishing or gluing is a vinyl shower curtain.
Today's Woodworker
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Peter Pihos and Terry Lee: Lasers and Woodworking
A few years ago, Peter Pihos Jr. and Terry Lee were dabbling in woodworking, and had a business in the sign making industry.
Q & A
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Penetrating Finish or Varnish for Exterior Door?
What would be some advantages of a varnish finish over a penetrating oil, and vice versa?
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Fixing Detached Stair Treads?
Do I just replace a wider tread from underneath to fix the issue or are there any other fixes?
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Box Joints Possible with a Router Table?
Can and how would a router be utilized to make box joints for a project such as a toy chest?
Industry Interviews
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Franklin Revamps Labels on Titebond® Glues
The company has spent about nine months redesigning the iconic Titebond® glue labels to make them even easier to understand so you can buy with greater confidence
Feedback
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Big Slabs are the Best – for Some
In his editorial last time out, Rob shared that lately, he has found fun in working with thick slabs of lumber, and asked if anyone else was working with it.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Home Office Library Wall
This piece is made from maple ply for all the cases, hardwood maple for the base cabinet counter top and face frame, and purple heart for the trim and face frames of the book cases and CD/DVD rack.
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Red Oak Dresser
This is a red oak, nine drawer dresser that my wife and I just completed.
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Zebrawood Pepper Grinder
This is a pepper grinder. It is made out of zebrawood. It has four coats of shellac for a finish.
