Issue 225
Issue 225
Big Chuck
Holy cow, I finally did it. After a few years of making do with some pretty archaic workarounds, I finally closed my eyes, held my breath and made the big purchase. What I am talking about? I bought a Oneway Stronghold four-jaw chuck for my lathe. And not only that, but I got the extra #3 jaws as well.
It was far more money than I wanted to spend, and to be truthful, I could have purchased a less expensive version and likely have been well satisfied – but let me tell you, I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. (I have my late father’s voice echoing in my head: “Buy the best you can afford and you’ll only cry once!”) Well, I have to tell you, I am not crying at all. This tool works like a Swiss watch, and frankly, it is just cool to look at.
Now I know that this sort of indulgence is not for everyone; my heritage is Scottish, after all. But if you are looking for permission from someone to go out and get that new woodworking widget – consider this it!
I don’t know about you, but I am planning to spend even more time in my shop this summer and I think the new chuck will be ready for a rest by the time the snow flies. But too bad! That is just the time for holiday gifts.
More turned bowls … my family just can’t wait!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Knot-Tec™ Wood Repair System
Knot-Tec Wood Repair System from Power Adhesives is designed to repair and fill knots and other surface damages to wood, without cutting, before finishing.
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Iron Dog Rig Belt
Iron Dog heavy-duty Rig Belt is a simple and creative way to begin organizing the tools needed for any task.
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18V Litheon Impactor Driver
Bosch says the 25618 18V Litheon Impactor Driver is faster, lighter and more powerful than its competitors.
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Ryobi® Power Paint Sprayer: Spray the Easy Way
Spraying paint or finish is known as one of the easy and fast methods of applying a finish.
Tricks of the Trade
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Shotgun Approach
One seldom has enough clamps around the shop for a major glue-up.
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Cutting Uniform Slots
I use this moveable stop to cut a series of evenly spaced slots with my radial arm saw.
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Band Saw Tension Release
It seems I’m not the only woodworker to find tensioning and releasing band saw blades a chore.
Today's Woodworker
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Rich Soborowicz: Simplicity Via Subtle Complexity
“I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin,” Rich Soborowicz recounted when I asked him how he got into woodworking.
Q & A
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Zinsser SealCoat Availability and/or Substitute
Can you describe the characteristics of this product so that I can find a locally available substitute?
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Old Tool Parts
Where can I get machine parts for old tools?
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‘A’ Grade Plywood Sanding
What grit is ‘A’ grade plywood sanded to from the factory?
Industry Interviews
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Old Woodworking Machines: Ironsides, with Babbitt Bearings
The term “old iron” is one that warms the heart of many diehard woodworkers who feel that the venerable cast-iron behemoths of former days represent the golden age of machinery manufacture.
Feedback
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Lasers, Errors, Homage, Miters and Angles
Greg Novosad’s work is obviously astonishing. Would you enhance this article by going into the techniques?
Reader's Project Gallery
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Cherry & Walnut Crib Pair
The curly cherry came from my wife’s parent’s place and the strips of walnut below the top cap from the…
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Motorbike Pair
I designed and built for my two grandsons two different rocking motorbikes. One has a straightforward rigid handlebar, whereas the…
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Elegant Outdoor Table
I just completed fabricating the “Elegant Outdoor Table” described in the subject issue. Since we needed to add an umbrella…
