Issue 114
Issue 114
Celebrate and Take Action…
This holiday season has provided a dramatic context to appreciate how fortunate I am. The lovely weekend I spent with my family, followed by the news of the horrible events surrounding the tidal waves in the Indian Ocean, offered such a contrast that it helped me to take stock and to be truly grateful for all that I have. As well as to be moved to share some of that with people suffering on the other side of the world.
What about you? Are you in the same boat as me? I am not suggesting you do anything other than what is in your heart: help your next-door neighbor, volunteer at a local school, shop for an elderly friend, visit a shut-in or maybe help those hurt by the tsunamis. But I am mentioning it with the hope that you will join me in doing something to demonstrate love for our fellow human beings. For whatever reason, the recent turn of events has led me to more fully understand that just being born in America is better than winning any lottery around. I know that many folks around the world read this eZine, but I also know that most of us live here in North America. So please take a moment to consider what you might do — great or small — and then take action. It’s only a suggestion … but one that I hope you will seriously consider.
PS. The following is a link to a Red Cross web page with information about the tragedy and how you might help.
Sincerely,
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Feedback
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Printing Plans and Assessing Info
We heard from a couple more people concerning both my choice to showcase a wayward website thread, and my reasons for doing so.
Industry Interviews
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Keller Dovetail Jig
Build it simple, and they will come The Keller Dovetail jig is the epitome of simple setup, and does not even require visual inspection to do it right.
Q & A
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Hope Chest Finish
I used boiled linseed oil and varnish to finish a hope chest. Is there some way to get the smell of the linseed oil out of the inside of the chest?
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Liquid to Use While Sharpening
Is there some sort of liquid I can use to float the metal away when I use my ceramic whetstone for sharpening chisels and plane irons?
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Wood for Remodeling a Bathroom
I am remodeling my bathroom, and want to put a wood floor grid in the shower over a concrete floor. What kind of wood should I use, and what finish, if any, should I put on it?
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Using Finish on Purpleheart
I’m in the process of building a baker’s rack with purpleheart on the top. What type of finish will maintain the purple color and still be tough?
What's In Store
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Freud LU83R010: I’ll Do the Thin-Kerfing Around Here!
Recently I spent about 20 hours using a LU83R010 Thin Kerf Combination 10″ saw blade made by Freud. I have to say that I was very favorably impressed.
Today's Woodworker
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Wayne Barton: A Chip Off The New Block
Wayne Barton must be the youngest 67-year-old woodworker on the face of the earth. Fit, diminutive, and lithe, this former circus performer and treasure hunter bristles with energy and a joi de vivre that infects both his teaching and his work.
