– Charles R. Jenkins

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Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the issue.

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Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the issue.

Then, swing over to our online store to buy your own copy of the November/December 2012 issue!

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The trickiest part of this jig is cutting the arcs. If you were a geometry whiz, you could lay out the arc pattern yourself, but we’ve helped you bypass all of that math by offering a paper pattern that can easily be glued to your stock. Download the 12-inch diameter Longworth Chuck Routing Pattern here or the 16-inch diameter Pattern here.

If you’ve got a CNC setup available to you, we’ve provided files for 10″, 12″, 14″, 16″ and 20″ chucks. You’ll want to do some testing to make sure the settings are consistent with your individual setup, especially for the diameter of faceplate that you’re using.

All sizes use a 1/4″ straight bit and the origin is at the center of the workpiece.  Make sure you use a die-board under your workpiece.

The 10-inch diameter CNC files utilize 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ x 3/4″ workpieces.

The 12-inch diameter CNC files utilize 13″ x 13″ x 3/4″ workpieces.

The 14-inch diameter CNC files utilize 15-1/2″ x 15-1/2″ x 3/4″ workpieces.

The 16-inch diameter CNC files utilize 17-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ x 3/4″ workpieces.

The 20-inch diameter CNC files utilize 21-1/2″ x 21-1/2″ x 3/4″ workpieces.

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Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the issue.

Then, swing over to our online store to buy your own copy of the September/October 2012 issue!

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Here at Woodworker’s Journal, we’ve been digging deep in our archives to put together our largest collection to date of almost-forgotten projects, articles, tips, techniques and wood science. But the archives where we’ve been digging aren’t exactly Woodworker’s Journal archives — at least, not really. Confused?

Longtime readers may remember when two different magazines — Woodworker’s Journal and Today’s Woodworker — combined into the publication you know today as Woodworker’s Journal. Once that happened, Today’s Woodworker ceased publication.

Larry Stoiaken, the former editor in chief of Today’s Woodworker and current publisher of Woodworker’s Journal, said “When our magazine (Today’s Woodworker) bought Woodworker’s Journal and merged them together, we had to suck it up and admit that they had the better name. So we moved forward with it. But we always knew we had the best projects in the industry…”

As the years went by, it became more and more clear to us that these issues are just too good to keep locked in the vault. OK, to be honest, they’re actually in binders on shelves around the office — but it just sounds cooler to say they’re locked in a vault. As the resident content guru here at the Journal, one of my jobs is to make sure that all of our archival material is readily accessible for woodworkers looking for great project ideas. Trouble was, most of our Today’s Woodworker content was “pre-digital.” But that didn’t stop me. I put on my analog hat and, with the help of Publishing Assistant Matt Hocking, dug into the back issues. Now, I’m proud to help present the complete Today’s Woodworker Collection — all on one CD.

Along with tricks of the trade, finishing advice, wood science and much more that hasn’t seen the light of day since the late 1990s, this CD contains over 200 projects for your home and shop. And don’t let the 15-plus years since their publication scare you off: these are timeless classics from some of the top woodworkers in the country. You’ll even see a younger version of current editor in chief Rob Johnstone (pre-grandpa days).

So click here to buy this incredible collection.  After all, haven’t you been waiting long enough for this great content?

Matt Becker
Internet Production Coordinator

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During a recent visit to the Anderson Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the librarian was kind enough to show me their collection of Hough’s American Woods.  The pages you see pictured do not contain photographs – they’re actually three pieces of veneer for each species, along with a description and information contained in the booklets.

They are in incredible condition considering the age (see below), and the library has one of the few complete collections in existence.

I wasn’t familiar with this collection, but fortunately Tim Knight responded to my inquiry (within an hour, no less…) with the following information.

[Romeyn Beck] Hough is well known in forestry circles, not by this volume, but from his Handbook of Trees of the Northern United States and Canada which was used by many universities to teach dendrology.

His series Hough’s American Woods was actually a series of portfolios covering differing regions. For example, the first four volumes (I-IV) covered woods of the north Atlantic coast, and volume V covered North Florida. He didn’t revisit southern Florida until volume XIII. These portfolios were issued to subscribers, and few complete sets were purchased for two reasons: 1) It took him from 1888 to 1913 to publish them all, so not many subscribers hung in there throughout, and 2) most subscribers only purchased those of particular interest to them since foresters in the North Atlantic states had little interest in California species. Hence the reason so few complete sets exist. In addition, most sets contain volumes from differing years as he published on different years and he reissued past volumes on the same year he was issuing new first editions. Incomplete sets have sold for varying amounts and usually average greater than $1,000 to $5,000 per volume. Appraisals have ranged from $30,000 and up for complete sets. I saw one complete set in North Carolina State University’s rare book collection, and I think the New York Public Library also owns one. BTW, he was self-published and charged $5.oo per volume!

You’ll learn more about the purpose of my visit to the Arboretum in the July/August 2012 print issue (and believe me, it was a REALLY good reason), but seeing this collection in person was certainly worth the visit on its own.

Matt Becker

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This is a desk and chair I recently made for my granddaughter that now has a place to do her homework. It’s made from leftover oak, maple, and walnut. The top is made from walnut plywood left from a dining table project and quarter-sawn oak edging remaining from a rocking chair project. The front chair legs are made from a piece of 100-year-old oak beam salvaged from a barn demolition. Does this make it a “green” project?

– Paul Douglass; Centennial CO

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Here are a few pictures of some arts and crafts inspired end tables I built. All mortise and tenon joinery, with a sand cast bronze drawer pull. The finish consists of General’s Mission Oak Gel Stain, topped with two coats of amber shellac and wax.

Steve Pedersen

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I wanted to share this project that I’m so proud of: a custom built coffee table with marble stone tiles on top.

To use stone tiles for the top of a table is a great way to give furniture a more luxurious feel without spending a lot of money. Me and my husband built this table from scratch without using any nails or screws, but instead doing a lot of chiseling and some gluing. We chose hemlock wood and stained it in red mahogany.

For the top, we used 12 x 12 inch white carrera marble tiles, which we put close together without any space savers; then we didn’t have to use grout and could create a more seamless surface.

Overall I love this technique and our coffee table is just gorgeous!

More info and pics available here:

http://christonium.com/HomeProject/building-wooden-coffee-table-with-marble-tiles

Thanks so much for your time!

Linn

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