Issue 129
Issue 129
Showing the Way to New Tools
I just flew in from Las Vegas, and are my arms tired! (Bu-dum-bump!)
But seriously, folks, I did just spend the lion’s share of last week at the AWFS big woodworking show in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Note to show organizers: if you are going to have a trade show in July, try Vancouver – not Las Vegas!)
It was a very good show. There were new tools to look at, old friends to see and plenty of energy to get a fella excited about woodworking. Starting with this issue, we will have previews of many of these new tools for you to read. Not all of the tools are even available to purchase yet, so you will need to pay attention and visit our archives if you have any timing questions in the next few weeks.
But I’ve got to go now. I need to think up a really good reason to tell my wife why I needed to buy that Elvis sequined jumpsuit. (You should see me – um, maybe not.)
Sincerely,
— Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Stephen Rosasco: A Conservation Restorer
The “Gilded Age,” a term coined by Mark Twain to describe the period from the 1870s to World War I,…
Q & A
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Fairing a Template
The experts give concise explanations of what it means to “fair” a template.
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Router Speed Settings
I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb on speed settings for different applications, wood types or type of bit when using a router?
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Why a (Flat) Pencil Sharpener?
Could someone give me a logical reason for a pencil sharpener for a flat lead pencil?
Industry Interviews
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Mixol: A Truly Universal Colorant
Sold as a concentrated liquid in a wide range of colors, this finely ground pigment-based material mixes instantly into waterbased, oil-based, or solvent-based stains, finishes, putty and filler.
What's In Store
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Powermatic PM2000 Cabinet Saw: Powermatic Strikes Gold
The fantastic new cabinet saw from Powermatic adds exciting new features onto the trusty ’66 model.
Feedback
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Wyze Words
In a recent issue, we asked our readers to tell us if, as we suspected, woodworkers are unusually frugal. We were delighted to hear from many of you. Here are just a few of the responses.
