Issue 746

25 Years

I was surprised when my boss told me the other day that I had been working at Woodworker’s Journal for 25 years. (As my brain continues to think of myself as 25 years old, this seemed impossible.) After a bit of research, I was able to confirm those 25 years of employment.

I have to say this has been a great job for a lot of reasons, but chief among them are the woodworkers that I have been able to meet as a result. We are a quirky bunch in some ways, but there is no doubt that we are, in the main, kindred spirits.

I am exceptionally proud of the magazines we have produced and those we continue to do to this day. With that in mind, and because I am certain that you want me to be able to keep my job for another 25 years, I invite any Weekly reader who is not a print subscriber to become one. It’s the best 20 dollars you will spend this year. (Okay, that “another 25 years” bit is a lie — but it is still a great magazine!)

Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal

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Save Your Offcuts

Just because a piece of wood doesn’t fit your project doesn’t mean it’s useless. This reader points out just a few uses for your offcuts.

Carving Knives and How to Use Them

Spoon carving is a traditional woodworking craft. Like all woodworking projects, there’s more than one way to get to the finished project. You could carve a spoon with knives, chisels and hand planes. Or cut it out with a band saw or use power carving tools.

In this case, we visited Vevang Studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to learn about traditional hand tools and carving techniques used to make a wooden spoon. Erik Vevang demonstrates how to properly and safely use a few carving knives to make a beautiful and useful spoon.

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