Issue 80
Issue 80
Working to a Deadline
My son is getting married on the 29th of August … and so I’m working on my house like a madman! For some reason … it may be genetic … I don’t seem to be able to get anything done without a deadline. And so, while I’ve known about the tasks I’ve needed to get done on my house (a built-in cabinet in the bathroom the most pressing project) since last winter, I started on them just a couple of weekends ago, and have been working through the only heat wave of the year. (Let me tell you, we Northern boys turn into a puddle of goo when temperatures get above 90°.) With luck, I’ll have everything buttoned up in the bathroom before I am putting the studs into my tux, but my family has its doubts.
For that reason, I would like to ask you all a question. You see, I don’t think this is a situation that is specific only to me. I think there are other woodworkers and builders who need a deadline to get in gear. What about you? Send me your tales of last-minute construction … I know they are out there. We’ll put the best of your stories on our Readers Response page and, just to spice things up, we’ll put all of the writers’ electronic names into an online hat and draw a winner. (Prize to be determined later.) Don’t hold back now: we are all waiting.
— Rob Johnstone, editor: Woodworker’s Journal
Q & A
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Why Have an Adjustable Output Table?
Why is the output table on a jointer adjustable? The answer to a rather straightforward jointer question turns out to be equally practical and creative.
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Gluing vs. Nailing Floor Boards
We are currently building a new home and will be installing a wide plank antique beech floor – the boards vary in width from 8″ to 14″. Would it be better to glue or nail the floor down?
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Left Tilt Safety on a Table Saw?
I use mitered corners on my boxes and I noticed that the saw has a left-tilt blade. Does it work well? Is it dangerous?
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What’s a Good Non-degrading Finish?
I have an exterior handrail made of Ipe (I couldn’t afford to make the rest of the balcony in Ipe). Do you have any recommendations for re-finishing especially with something that will last a season or two?
Today's Woodworker
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Luis Costa: Creating Depth in Wood
When you first look into one of Luis Costa’s ship murals, you have to remind yourself it’s really only a two-dimensional work in wood. So closely has the Portuguese craftsman captured the depth and detail from stern to bow.
Industry Interviews
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Bench Dog: The Table You Need Today and Tomorrow
A business that started with an “aha!” back in the 1990s, Bench Dog has grown and expanded over the years to become a innovative mainstay in the router table business.
What's In Store
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RIDGID’s Top-Secret Tools Unveiled
What’s orange and black and ready to rock and roll? The new line of RIDGID handheld cordless and corded power tools, as well as their stationary and benchtop offerings.
Feedback
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Dissolving Old Glue Feedback
Adding on to our expert’s commentary on dissolving old glue, these knowledgeable woodworkers offer even more suggestions.
