Issue 255
Issue 255
Electronic Woodworking
Recently, the Woodworker’s Journal did some surveying among online woodworkers to find out what you all are up to. It was quite a long and wide-ranging survey, but some of the questions were about social media. I have to say that I just love woodworkers! Some of the responses were “Huh? What’s that?” Others were more enthusiastic and some, just confused: “I don’t like socialism!”
But one social media site got good reviews from this big bunch of woodworkers … Facebook. Even some folks who a few questions earlier said “I don’t know what social media is,” then responded that they had a Facebook page. (My dad would have likely answered that way. He always referred to the Internet as “the email.”)
So, with that information at hand, I thought that I would mention that Woodworker’s Journal has a Facebook page — and it is a great way to keep up with what we are doing and to see what other woodworkers are thinking — whether you like socialism or not!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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InstallStrip
The InstallStrip from StoreWall is a device that simplifies wall storage panel installation. Each 45” InstallStrip can be separated into 30” or…
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Drill Doctor DDSB
Drill Doctor DDSB sharpens both spade and twist bits.
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CNC Shark Talk
CNCSharkTalk is an online forum for discussion specifically related to the CNC Shark automated routing system.
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Two New Utility Knives from Milwaukee
This spring Milwaukee introduced two utility knives to kick off its new category of hand tools.
Tricks of the Trade
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Unscrew Those Damaged Plugs
Here’s a good way to draw a damaged wood plug out of its counterbore, provided the glue is still wet.
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One-clamp Wonder
If your shop is a bit short on clamps, here’s a way to mount small to medium-sized featherboards with one clamp instead of two.
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CD Towers Become Dust-free Tape Storage
If you buy blank CDs or DVDs in bulk, don’t throw away those empty plastic spindle towers.
Today's Woodworker
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Chris Lubkemann: A Carving Career to Crow About
From a childhood in the South American jungle to an Amish farm in Pennsylvania Dutch country, Chris Lubkemann has been playing with wood.
Q & A
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Wood Warpage
Like most garages in the summer, when everything is closed up, it gets quite hot in there. Could this be my problem?
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Refacing Cabinets
The cabinets are in very good shape, we just don’t like the look. Is it a good idea to take on this or just replace the cabinets?
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Dowels Shredding
My problem is, the dowels have to be very thin, 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch, and I can’t figure out how to consistently do this without shredding them. For a loveseat, it takes about 50-60 plugs. Any ideas?
Industry Interviews
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Gyrojaw: Two Brothers’ Solution for Getting a Better Grip
At Woodworker’s Journal, we see press releases for new products nearly every week of every year.
Feedback
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Shops in All Weather, Scarf Joints and More
In response to Rob’s editorial last time out regarding his tactics for shop time in the heat of a Minnesota summer – and his method of cleaning out sawdust with a leaf blower – we heard from several readers who had their own tips for hot times in the shop, but little sympathy.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Blanket Chest
My wife’s blanket chest. I won’t tell you how many pieces ended up in the “oopsy” pile or how long it took. Hard maple and aromatic cedar.
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Trinket Box
Here’s a little trinket box I made as a gift to a friend. Its made from ‘carob’ a tree that is plentiful here in Cyprus.
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Walnut Music Stands
The pictures are two music stands made from 100yr old GA walnut that I made as a Christmas gift and gave it to my church.
