Issue 314
Issue 314
The Heat is On!
The painful truth is that I can be a bit of cheapskate. When I used to live in a big old 1906 vintage house, I would try to avoid starting the furnace until the end of October. Now, in Nashville, that’s not such a big deal, but in Minneapolis … my kids used to walk around wearing parkas and looks that could kill. But hey, they weren’t paying the gas bill! In my shop, I am lucky enough to have a gas boiler and hot water heat. But once again, my thrifty nature is at war with common sense. This year, I have managed to keep the annual propane purchase at bay with a series of stopgap measures well into November. However, with the mercury at 22˚ Fahrenheit this week, my will has weakened and the truck is on the way. Oh well; once the shop is warmed up, I will love it and make great use of it. Maybe I can start working on a solar heating plan for next year!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Rockwell BenchJaws
BenchJaws from Rockwell is a hands-free bench vise that mounts to the corner or center of any standard workbench and can support up to 220 pounds of load.
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Porter-Cable PCE201 Impact Driver
The Porter-Cable PCE201 1/4-inch hex4.3-amp Impact Driver delivers 3,500 beats per minute and 1,450 inch-pounds of max torque.
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Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car
Author Troy Thorne has followed up his Getting Started in Pinewood Derby publication with a new book, Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car.
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Rockler Expands Silicone Glue Brush Line with “Mini”
Thanks to the success of Rockler’s original silicone glue brush, the company has just added a smaller version, called the Mini Glue Brush, that should make it easier to get glue placed accurately into tighter spots.
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iGaging Articulating Magnetic LED Work Light
Task lighting is a real benefit when doing precision work, and it also comes in handy if your overall shop lighting situation is poor.
Tricks of the Trade
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Magnetic Brad Holder
When working in tight spots, it can be difficult to hold a brad while tacking it in place.
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Imitation Antique Cut Nails
It’s a simple matter to make imitation cut nails.
Today's Woodworker
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Brenda Stein: A Nashville Woodturner
Although her current focus is on woodturning, Brenda Stein considers that her adult interest in woodworking started a little over 15 years ago.
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Steve Tomashek: Whimsical Whittlings (of the Wee Variety)
While growing up as the youngest of seven children, Steve Tomashek “always looked at my eldest brother as ‘the artist,’ so, while I was always creative, I didn’t think much of it. It was nothing out of the ordinary in our household.”
Q & A
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Setting a Lock Miter Bit Accurately?
I was wondering if there was any information on how to set the bit height for making corners that will fit.
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Is there a Reliable Way to Glue Ipe?
Has anyone found a glue that can allow common joinery with ipe?
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How Can I Set Accurate Bevel Tilt Angles?
My question is, how do I cut exactly 10 degrees? For that matter, how do you cut any angle other than 90 or 45 degrees?
Industry Interviews
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“Business of the Heart” Motivates Laguna to Give Back
What began as a handwritten plea from a former U.S. soldier, traumatized by combat duty in Iraq, has now become a bond of friendship between Nathanael “Nate” Meadows and Laguna Tools.
Feedback
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Table Saw Tilts, Cutting Board Wood Choice and More
Our last issue of the eZine coincidentally mailed on Election Day in the U.S. Rob’s advice, no matter the outcome? Get thee to the shop. At least one reader agreed with our politics.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Red Oak Campaign-Style Desk
Here is a photo of a campaign styled desk built out of Red Oak. Stained and sprayed with clear lacquer.
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Reclaimed Walnut Box
60+ years ago my late grandfather cut down walnut trees on his farm in Missouri. He used this board to make cabinets in the kitchen.
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Yellow Pine Coffee Table
Here is a coffee table I built completely out of southern yellow pine. Stained with General Finishes pecan oil stain and three coats of polyurethane.
