Issue 565
Issue 565
Smoking Good Wood
Having just spent several days in the Hill Country of south Texas, I was able to grab a couple of chunks of mesquite wood that was literally just lying around. I intend to turn a couple of pizza cutter and ice cream scoop handles as gifts for my Texas host, just to see how it works.
The good news is that, if I make a hash of the job or have a good deal of leftover stock, I can always put it in my grill to get some authentic smoked flavoring infused into my creative cookery. This is something I do often with leftover ash lumber (the results are very close to hickory smoke flavor) as well as cherry and apple wood.
My question: is this something other woodworkers take advantage of, or am I an oddball in this regard (as in so many others)? And, if so, what species are also top-notch in the smoker?
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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DeWALT, Soft Starter Recalls
Two corded electric drills, Soft Starter device, recalled due to electrical malfunctions. Details regarding repair or replacement outlined.
Q & A
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When are Tack Cloths a No-No?
Tack cloths have been used by finishers for a very long time, but are there situations when a tack cloth isn’t advisable or even detrimental to finishing?
What's In Store
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ORION® 930 Pinless Moisture Meter
Dual-depth modes enable this pro-quality pinless meter to read wood moisture content down to a depth of 1-1/2 in. and in the range of 4.0 to 32.0 percent.
Tricks of the Trade
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Router Guide Bushing Organizer
Keeping all your parts and pieces in one place is an issue in just about everyone’s shop. This reader has an easy (and cheap!) solution for keeping your router bushings in one spot.
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Making a Simple Arc-drawing Jig
You could bend a batten to help draw an arc, or you can put together this user’s quick, simple and adjustable jig.
Feedback
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Valentine’s Gifts from the Shop?
Woodworkers share whether they do — or don’t — make shop-made gifts for Valentine’s Day. Plus, some take offense to a mention of Galentine’s Day.
