Issue 63
Issue 63
Fanfare to Furniture
Regardless of what sort of woodworker you are, I’m pretty sure that building furniture is a constant in your shop life. Expert or hobbyist, Yankee or Southerner, power tool maniac or hand tool Neanderthal – furniture (from simple step stools to complicated bowfront bureaus) will be your focus. I know this because I talk with woodworkers every single day.
And now I find out that this tendency cuts across gender lines as well. How do I know? (I’m so glad you asked!) At this year’s annual meeting of The Furniture Society, my able associate editor, Joanna Werch Takes, led a panel discussion on the topic of Women in Woodworking. There was a bunch of good information discussed at the conference (click here for a story about the event), and Joanna did a quite bit of research before she got there.
But you know me. I need to find out from my own sources. Are there many women woodworkers reading the eZine? Is there a difference between how men and women approach woodworking? Are you busy working on your next piece of furniture, or are other aspects of the craft filling up your time in the shop?
Fill me in … I’ll share the results with you next time out!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Drill Doctor: New Life for Old Drill Bits
Woodworkers, like most people, have only a certain amount of time they can devote to their projects. A dull drill bit brings everything to a halt, and Drill Doctor aims to fix that.
Today's Woodworker
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Sylvie Rosenthal: A New Voice in Woodworking
You may not have heard of Sylvie Rosenthal yet, but you will.
Q & A
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Making a Compound Miter Saw Simple
A reader is looking for advice for reading up on her husband’s complicated miter saw.
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Filling Open Grain Woods
Michael Dresdner offers advice to a reader looking to get a glossy finish on open grained wood.
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Is it Cherry or Fake?
A woodworker worries that furniture he was told was cherry might be a substitute.
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Direct vs. Indirect Saw Motors
Besides price, what is the real difference between direct and indirect saw motors?
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Are There Carbide Dentures?
Can you repair a broken tooth on a carbide saw blade?
What's In Store
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Powermatic: The Longest 6″ Jointer
When you look at its specs, you’ll notice that the 54A is a truly impressive specimen. In fact, in the company of other 6″ jointers, those specs are nearly overwhelming because of the overall table length.
Feedback
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More Thoughts on Teflon Coating
Frequent Reader’s Response contributor George Lathbury, decided to jump into the Teflon coating fray.
