Issue 206
Issue 206
Sheer Poetry
A few years ago, the Woodworker’s Journal eZine ran a woodworking poetry contest. The response, frankly, was flabbergasting. It turns out that a lot of eZine faithful are poets — and boy, do you know it.
As a result of that overwhelming response to our last poetry contest, we decided that, the next time we approached this subject, we needed to up the ante a little. Just like you move on to more challenging projects in the shop, we needed to give your wordsmithing skills a workout.
So, as you may have guessed, it’s time for another poetry contest, and this time [drum roll, please]: it’s haiku!
That’s right. To submit your poem (within the next two weeks, please) to this eZine contest, it must a) be about woodworking and b) be in the form of a haiku. That’s three lines, with five, seven, then five syllables. You can see the form in this stellar example:
Woodworking is fun,
So say you: can you say it
in a true haiku?
Are your poetry juices flowing yet? If they are, submit your haiku via the eZine feedback links, and you’ll be in the running for three great prizes! (Winners will be determined through the literary discernment of the WJ staff — rest assured that we will employ our usual standards of quality. Ahem.)
And so for now, as you begin to write your poetry haiku, to you, I say “adieu!”
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Hitachi Sliding Compound Miter Saws C8FSE and C8FSHE: Thoroughly Modern
It was 20 years ago today – OK, maybe not today, exactly, but it was 20 years ago when Hitachi came out with the first sliding compound miter saw.
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Senco FinishPro 18 Gauge Nailer
The Senco FinishPro 18 18-gauge magnesium brad nailer weighs only 2.9 pounds and can drive nails up to 2 inches into hard wood applications.
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Clamping Biscuits
Lamello’s new Clamex Clamping Biscuits are specifically made for knockdown construction.
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C1L Easy Rougher
The c1L EasyRougher is a carbide insert turning tool from Easy Wood Tools.
Today's Woodworker
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Mark Laub: Nature’s Influence, with Hidden Treats
“I still remember the day my dad brought home a Shopsmith,” mused Mark Laub, a Minnesota woodworker who designs and builds decidedly striking high-end furniture.
Q & A
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Which Is Safer: Sled or Splitter?
Is using a sled on a table saw safer than using the splitter, or is it just personal preference?
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Prepping for Poly
What preparation is necessary prior to application, and what product would you recommend?
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Keeping Router Bits Sharp
How do I keep my router bits sharp? Local companies only want to sell me new ones.
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Getting Glue Off Your Hands
I love Gorilla Glue, but how do you get this stuff off your hands?
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Filling Errors with Sawdust and Glue?
What kind of glue should he use to mix with the sawdust?
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Making Your Own Pore Filler?
I’ve been looking for pore filler, but all I can find is wood putty … including at Home Depot. Can I make some myself?
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What Is a Water-based Pore Filler?
What is a waterbased pore filler and who makes it?
Industry Interviews
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Epilog Laser: ‘Light’ Woodworking
“There are just some things only a laser will do,” explained Mike Dean when I asked him why a small shop or hobby woodworker would need a laser.
Contributing Bloggers
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The Wood Collector
I’m a wood collector. I didn’t set out to become one. It just happened as a consequence of 40 years of furniture making: 20 feet of this, 100 feet of that.
Tricks of the Trade
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Ultimate Glue Bottle
To keep costs down, I buy my wood glue by the gallon and then decant it into smaller bottles.
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Durable Push Sticks
I like to make push sticks that not only do their job but also feel comfortable to the hand.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Wine Cart
I would like to submit the 3rd woodworking project I ever attempted. Mobile Wine Cart: Red Oak, Golden Oak stain,…
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Jewelry Chest
My Latest Project – Bill Schmitt
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Conference Table
Here is a conference table I built for a client. The wood is cocobolo. The size is 50″ diameter, 30″…
