Issue 177
Issue 177
Rock ’em, Sock ’em – Talk About Tools!
In this corner — weighing considerably more than his doctor is comfortable with – is Rob “Cool as a Cuke” Johnstone. And in the opposing corner is the challenger, Chris “Fire” Marshall. What in the world am I talking about? The AWFS Battle-Blog Royale, that’s what! It is an online blog in which Woodworker’s Journal field editor Chris Marshall and yours truly will be putting forward our best entries gleaned from the summer’s biggest new tool trade show. You folks get to vote on whose entry is the most interesting and entertaining each day – just by offering up your opinions right on the blog itself. (Doing so can enter you in a contest to win some really cool prizes.) It should be a lot of fun, and a great place to see the newest tools of the year, hot off the virtual presses.
So, by the time that the first of you are reading this, I will be winging my way to Las Vegas, Nevada with my entourage. (Can just one person be called “an entourage”? Hmm.)
A word to the wise: I know that popular opinion would put the smart money on the young, enthusiastic challenger – but just remember that old guys like me are cagey!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
What's In Store
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Joinery: Do It With Dowels
Since the accuracy of joinery is so critical to the success of woodworking projects, it’s really not surprising that there are so many inventions to make the process easier.
Today's Woodworker
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Dennis Zongker: Living at the Intersection of Vocation and Avocation
Most people who choose woodworking as a hobby do so at least in part because of the contrast between it and their day jobs.
Q & A
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Staining Bookmatched Oak Veneer Panels
When I stain bookmatched oak veneer panels, every other panel comes out darker. Why, and what can I do about it?
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Old Craftsman Power Tools
I resurrected some old Craftsman power tools that belonged to my wife’s father and need parts for them that Sears no longer carries. Do you happen to know if they are still available?
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Fixing Bolivian Cherry Flooring
I installed pre-finished Bolivian cherry flooring. This finish is fairly soft, so scratches and dings have appeared. How can I fix these spots?
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Determining Fastener Length
Is there a rule of thumb for determining how long a fastener needs to be for the joint of a project?
Industry Interviews
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To Infinity and Beyond!
As soon as I laid the Router Emergency Kit on the table at my guild’s board meeting, I knew I’d have to keep an eye on it.
Feedback
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CompuCarve
Our tool preview in issue 176 was about the Sears CompuCarve, and it generated a good bit of comment, starting with complaints about what we did not do.
