Issue 34
Issue 34
Woodworking: Part of the Cure?
How important is woodworking really, when world events move in such momentous and life changing ways? Questioning the essential elements of our lives is a reasonable thing to do in the face of these difficult times. Many people I’ve talked to, and whose comments I’ve read posted on the web, indicate that while they have been distracted and dismayed by the national tragedy we’ve experienced, woodworking has been a useful tool to bring them comfort in these unsettling times.
That makes perfect sense to me. At its root, woodworking is a process of bringing order out of chaos. So while making a bookcase, birdhouse or breadboard may not be earthshaking in and of itself, it may be a calm escape at the center of your day. From that perspective, woodworking may be just what the doctor ordered. I encourage you to go to the shop and make something: for profit, for pleasure or for peace of mind.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Hut Products Inc. – Taking Life in Small Turns
Some of the best businesses in our industry were started by woodworkers who said to themselves: “There’s got to be a better way to do this.” Tom Hutchinson is one of those guys.
Today's Woodworker
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A Deep Sense of History: Lee Grindinger
It’s pretty rare these days to see ornately carved, handmade furniture.
What's In Store
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Porter-Cable’s New Cordless (and Hose-less) Brad Nailer
The sturdy brad nailer (the BN200V12), was tough enough to do the job of installing molding, nailing cleats, attaching trim – all the tasks that a standard brad nailer would do.
Q & A
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What is a Shiplap Joint?
A woodworker seeks knowledge about an unusual joint.
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Using Shellac as Bonding Coat?
Are there any drawbacks to using shellac as a bonding agent between different types of finishes?
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How to Begin Cabinetmaking?
A woodworker wonders how to set up a cabinetry shop.
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How Long Should You Clamp?
How long do you leave on clamps after gluing?
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Can’t Keep Band Saw Centered on the Wheels?
This reader is having trouble keeping his blade working properly on the band saw.
