Issue 74
Issue 74
Back in the Saddle
March was kind of a blur to me. Travel and more travel. Then came April, and I drove to Idaho to get a puppy, a new hunting dog (no … we don’t have puppies here in Minnesota). Anyway, I am back behind my computer screen and raring to go. I know that spring is traditionally a time when woodworking starts to wind down a bit, but I am more jazzed about it than ever. One reason is that our latest print issue (May / June 2003: on sale in two weeks) is just full of great woodworking related stories from front to back. Two articles will explain what I mean. The first is Ian Kirby’s article on single-lap dovetails. It is perhaps the best instructional piece on creating dovetails that I have ever read, I highly recommend it. On the other end of the spectrum is our modular barrister bookcase project. It’s a practical and easy project that is flexible in use and accessible to just about any builder.
And those stories are just the tip of the iceberg (spring in Minnesota is colder than other places!). We’ve got tools, techniques, shop jigs, woodworking contests and more. Maybe now you can see why I am getting revved up about woodworking instead of winding down!
– Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Mark Koons: Building Conversation Pieces
A woodworker solely because of a love for the craft, Mark Koons had endured the slow, painstaking process involved in becoming a master woodworker.
Industry Interviews
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LRH Enterprises: Making Production Cutters with Custom Quality
Once primarily an industrial tool manufacturer, LRH is starting to appeal to small commercial shops and even home hobbyists.
Q & A
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Fixing Uneven Dado Cuts
Uneven dado cuts are a big problem for this reader, and the solution may have to be somewhat drastic.
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Choosing Straight vs. Spiral Bits
Michael Dresdner and Lee Grindinger calm this reader’s what-kind-of-bit worries with some clear, concise explanations.
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Storage after Drying Lumber
Already done with the work of drying the wood, this woodworker wants to know what to do with the pile of lumber as the seasons change.
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How to Eliminate Cupping?
I heard that if you rip the center of the board and glue it back together, this would eliminate cupping. Our experts debunk an old cupping myth.
What's In Store
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Festool: Unquestioned Quality in Power Tools
An industry leader in the European market, Festool is committed to quality and craftsmanship.
Feedback
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Another Answer to the Router Power and Speed Question
This Reader’s Response section includes some comments on zero clearance inserts, as well as a few router questions.
