Issue 333
Issue 333
Got You Perfectly Covered
As you may expect, I get a ton of woodworking questions sent my way. And I am happy to answer them when I can, and get the answer from other woodworking experts when I can’t. But can you guess the topic that generates more questions than any other? It’s finishing … I easily get twice as many questions about finishing than any other topic.
That is why I am so happy to tell you about our latest DVD, which was designed to answer all your finishing questions, and to provide a step-by-step process for successful finishing. Cleverly, we named it “Step-By-Step to a Perfect Finish” and I think it is pretty awesome. (Okay, I might be a bit biased, but that does not make me wrong!) Our long-time finishing expert, Michael Dresdner, covers the topic from start to, well … finish, and he does it in a way that is tremendously educational, but is entertaining as well. Take a minute or two to check it out here, and I think you will agree with me that this DVD would be a great asset to almost any woodworker ― expert or novice.
I hope you’ll check it out, and if you do ― let me know what you think.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockler Lathe Tool Rest
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a set of aftermarket Lathe Tool Rests with ergonomic designs including a smooth, contoured finger rest.
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Milwaukee Tape Measure
Milwaukee Tool is expanding its Tape Measure offering over the course of the next few months; the first in their new line of Tape Measures are the 16-foot and the 25-foot Magnetic Tape Measure.
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Makita FMF Framing Blade
Makita has released an exclusive 7-1/4-inch Saw Blade featuring the logo of the Mexican National Soccer Team (Federacion Mexicana de Futbol).
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Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw
Those looking for a premium table saw but who don’t have 230-volt receptacles in their shop now have another option to consider in Powermatic’s new PM1000 Table Saw.
Tricks of the Trade
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Space Saving Vacuum Set-Up
I made this cart from plywood and some easily obtainable dust/vac fittings and put swivel caster on it and now it doesn’t take up as much space in my shop and is easy to move around.
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More Tips for Lost Chuck Keys
I had the same problem as Hank Kennedy with chuck keys growing legs and hiding on me.
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Another Shop Lighting Solution
When adding new lighting to the shop, one should consider “Pot” lights and ED bulbs.
Today's Woodworker
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Robb Helmkamp: Woodworking Fun with Laminations and More
Robb Helmkamp had been doing woodworking “out of my backyard in a shed in whatever placing I was living in” before he decided “take it to the next level.”
Q & A
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What Wood and Finish are Best for Outdoor Benches?
What type of wood and finish do you recommend to build benches for outside use?
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Ironwood Uses for Woodworking?
What I want to know is, does ironwood have any use in woodworking?
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Best Casters for an Epoxy-coated Floor?
I am going to build a cabinet section with a roll-out portion to allow going behind for added storage.
Industry Interviews
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Festool School: A Visit to the Classroom
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending Festool’s Cabinet Class in Lebanon, Indiana.
Feedback
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Creative Projects; Preventing Bugs from Barn Wood; Anti-Theft Tool Markings
In the editorial in the last issue of the eZine, Rob wondered what was the most creative project our eZine readers had ever built. Some of you shared some examples.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Plywood and Cedar Windmill
This windmill is made from ACX plywood (tower) and Western Red Cedar (blades and rudder) which were reclaimed from the 4X4 posts of a torn down cedar fence.
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Heirloom Baby Cradle
I made this for my youngest daughters first child now all my daughters have a cradle to pass down to their kids.
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Portable Reading Desk
A friend wanted a “desk” so it would be easier to read in bed. All he gave me was a sketch.
