Issue 581
Issue 581
Dad’s Day Delight
If you are a father like me, especially of a certain age, you likely remember vignettes of your children as they grew. For me, many of them are in my woodshop or just making something with my kids. Managing the expectation of their amazing imagination against the reality of the outcome. Seeing how proud they were of modest success. None of my kids are woodworkers, per se. But all of them will walk into a shop and fire up a tool to make what they need. And now with grandchildren, I am looking forward to making even more memories.
Do you have some of those stories that you are willing to share? As Father’s Day approaches, I am curious about how your kids (or those you may have just cared about) may have spent time with you in your shop.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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Next Wave Hires New President
Simondi joins Ohio-based CNC machine manufacturer as new company president.
What's In Store
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Dremel Multi-Max™ MM50
A narrower front end, angular body and powerful 5.0-amp motor enable this corded multi-tool to work harder but more comfortably in hand.
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Lock-Align Screwdriver Rack
Organize 11 screwdrivers compactly in a tool drawer using Rockler’s Lock-Align Wide tray and this polymer and magnetic rack.
Tricks of the Trade
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Glue Brushes Double as Nozzle Cleaners
If you need to clean out the nozzle of your sealant tube, this reader has a helpful tip about a tool you probably have on hand already.
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How to Improve Your Clamp Action
This reader was having some issues with his clamps; he found that a little oil goes a long way to helping make them work like new again.
Q & A
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Installing a Drill Press Chuck?
I can’t seem to prevent the tapered arbor shaft of my drill press’s chuck from falling out sometimes. How should I fix the shaft to secure it?
More on the Web
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Mortisers: The Drill Press’s Versatile Cousin
A.J. Hamler gives a basic overview of mortiser setup and maintenance and how (and why) to use them.
