Issue 215
Issue 215
Look, See, Listen
As promised in my last editorial, the Woodworker’s Journal traveled to the International Builder’s Show and gave you a day-by-day report of cool tool updates.
Chris Marshall, our field editor, did a great job of chasing down interesting new products and getting the scoop right from the source. It was as if you were attending the show. You just can’t get content any faster or more authentic than that.
Behind the scenes, I’d like to acknowledge our content coordinator, Matt Becker, who not only shot the video, but also edited it and posted it on the web. (Matt didn’t sleep much in Las Vegas, but not for the usual reasons.)
I hope you enjoy the reports as much as I did.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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NEXTEC Hammerhead Auto Hammer from Craftsman
Craftsman’s 12-volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto Hammer is the first battery-powered nailer.
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NEXTEC Drill, Multi-Saw and Worklight Combo from Craftsman
Craftsman’s combo tool kit is part of its new NEXTEC line powered by 12-volt lithium-ion batteries.
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Mythic Paint
Mythic Paint’s products are nontoxic, low-odor, with no off-gassing and contain no solvents. Dry times are between half an hour and an hour.
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Chillerator® Garage Refrigerator
Gladiator Garageworks’ Chillerator Garage Refrigerator has heating coils and a motor designed to withstand extreme temperatures of a garage storage space
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Rockwell Tools: Batteries for Life
Rockwell has come out with a new line of portable power tools – and a new guarantee of free batteries for the tool’s lifetime in the hands of the original purchaser.
Tricks of the Trade
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Rip Fence Jig Holder
My new table saw has a rip fence faced with UHMW plastic on each side. I don’t trust jigs clamped to the slippery surfaces, so I mounted two, 2-foot lengths of T-track along the fence’s metal spine.
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Removing Stuck Sanding Sleeves
Sanding sleeves have a way of getting stuck on the rubber washers that form the sanding spindle.
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Guide Block Circle Cutter
This jig attaches directly to your band saw’s guide block assembly, unlike other circle-cutting jigs that clamp to the saw table.
Today's Woodworker
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Texas Toy Boxes: A Toy That Stores Toys
Considering the state of motor vehicle sales these days, hearing about the success of a business making non-motorized ones is heartening.
Q & A
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Removing Rust from Table Saw Top
What is the best way to remove rust from a table saw without harming the table top?
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Flexible Roll-top Slats
How do you re-cloth the slats of a roll-top desk so that it flexes easily without the glue stiffening it?
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Bevel Sharpening Direction
Should I start at the heel of the bevel and keep sharpening until it reaches the tip, or do I start from the tip of the tool and keep sharpening my way back to the heel of the bevel?
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What Is the Best Way to Put an Oak Veneer on a Maple Door?
What would be the best way to do this considering temperature variations, movement, etc.?
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Repairing Gaps in a Panel Door
Unfortunately, the mortise-tenon joint nearest the lockset has opened a gap of about 1/8 inch between the rail and the style.
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Finishing Raised Panel Doors
What precautions can I take to prevent the finish from cracking between the panel and the frame due to expansion and contraction?
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Doors Fading from the Sun
I finished an exterior door two weeks ago, and it has already started to fade from the sun.
Industry Interviews
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Traditional Woodworker: Timber!
Ever get the unbridled urge to buy a throwing axe, and wonder just where one would go for such an item?
Feedback
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Old Age, Old Batteries, New Plans, Orphans, Cold and Moisture
When Rob quoted the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this reader had something to say about it.
Contributing Bloggers
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Apprenticeship Wanted
When you are learning a new trade, it is always better to start with the basics.
