Issue 295
Issue 295
Gramps Comes Through!
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was on a mission to get my very first project done for my, at that point in time, soon-to-be-born grandchild. The project was a youth-sized dresser with some Art Deco design accents. Since that writing, not only did I complete the dresser (just in time!), which worked out very well, but Maggie Lu made her entrance into the world as well. (Both mother and baby are doing great.)
As Miss Maggie is my first grandchild, I am certain that you will not be surprised that I find her to be the most attractive and talented baby I have ever seen. Not only that, but I am also convinced that she is already displaying a decided preference for her granddad, especially his fine lullaby singing. (Did I mention that she has good taste, too?)
Now I know that some of you, while you’re totally fascinated with these tales of my grand baby, might want to know a bit more about the dresser. If so, check out my blog entry … it is a nice little project, even if I do say so myself.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Universal Tape Gauge
The Universal Tape Gauge from DowelMax is designed to improve the accuracy of any standard tape measure to 1/64-inch or better.
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Rockler Magnetic Cord Keeper
The Rockler Magnetic Cord Keeper attaches to any ferrous metal objet to keep unplugged power tool cords off the ground and out of the way.
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Advanced Veneering by Scott Grove
Advanced Veneering by Scott Grove includes both traditional and alternative techniques, as well as the author’s wavy contour seam and spiral match.
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Rockler’s Inexpensive Solution for Mortise Cleanup
Rockler has an inexpensive new solution for making and cleaning mortises – slide a hollow mortising bit into this Mortise Chisel Handle and pound away on it with a mallet.
Tricks of the Trade
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Shop-Made Sanding Table
My sanding table consists of a simple 1×2 frame with a vacuum connector, bottom, and 1/8” pegboard top.
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Rug Assisted Sanding
Clamps tend to get in the way when I use a vibrating sander to sand small boards.
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C-Clamp and a Bit of Scrap Substitute for Hold-Down
If you don’t own a traditional steel hold-down, here’s a way to secure objects to your bench when you can’t reach them with ordinary clamps.
Today's Woodworker
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Kim Bryant: Groomed for Carving
A couple of years ago, after Kim Bryant and her husband, Doug, retired, “We were bored, so we started building things,” Kim said.
Q & A
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What Finish Works Best on Pitchy Wood?
How can this be made to take a finish of any kind even paint?
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Tips on Steam-bending Spalted Wood?
Recently, I was attempting to steam a piece of 3/32 x 3 x 28 spalted maple to bend it into an oval. It failed. Do you have any suggestions to improve my success?
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Pointers on Sanding Discs?
Please give tips on their use: temperature, humidity. What are the do’s and don’ts?
Feedback
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Of “Monster” Dominoes and Magician’s Nephews
The Tool Preview in last issue’s eZine – a peek at the forthcoming Festool Domino XL, a tool so new it’s not even available yet here in the U.S. – a Dutch reader wants to rub it in.
Industry Interviews
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Wood-Mizer Encourages ‘Personal Best’ with Bi-annual Contest
Up until 1982, there wasn’t a safe and effective way for a small-scale sawyer or woodworker to turn backyard logs…
Reader's Project Gallery
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Turning Art
This is my turning, entitled: “Escargots go acourtin.'” Walnut 10 inches in diameter. A difficult project of reversing volutes.
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Three Drawer Chest
As I progress, I do seem to enjoy the experience more and get more satisfying results. Three drawer chest with G&G and Asian influences.
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Dana Chair
This is one image of my dana chair in black walnut.
