Issue 551
Issue 551
Curiosity in the Air
I spent some time in and near Los Angeles in the early 1970s. As Johnny Carson once said of the smog, “It’s bad out there … yesterday I took a deep breath and chipped a tooth!” Fortunately for all of us, air pollution not what it once was. But that is outside — what about in your shop?
The technology for dust prevention, collection and extraction has improved over the years. And, like the world outside our shops, many of us do better than we used to do protecting our lungs. Even so, from my perspective, there is a new wave of dust removal technology coming down the pike — and I am wondering how many of us are looking for this new level of air filtration.
So what about you? Are you concerned about your current level of particulate removal? Are you looking to upgrade your ambient air filters?
I will share my thoughts about this when you share yours!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Today's Woodworker
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Steve Fitzberger: Recycling Pallet Wood, Reclaiming Lives
Steve Fitzberger’s Abba Woodworks recycles pallet wood into functional objects, while providing homeless people with woodworking skills.
Tricks of the Trade
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Hiding Leg Levelers with Recesses
Chair levelers are great for keeping things steady, but they don’t usually enhance the look of the furniture. This reader’s trick will help keep them hidden.
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Silica Packs Keep Biscuits Dry
Left unattended in a humid environment, wood biscuits will get swollen. This reader’s tip will keep them dry with the silica packets you have probably been throwing away.
Q & A
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Better Luck with Hook-and-Loop?
I’m fed up with the hook-and-loop backing pads failing on my random-orbit sanders so the discs no longer stick. How can I get better results?
What's In Store
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JET® 14-in. SFX Band Saw
Tubular steel-framed band saw features 13-in. resaw capacity, two-position rip fence, fully adjustable ball-bearing blade guides and a 1-3/4HP motor.
Feedback
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Biscuits: Like ‘Em or Lump ‘Em?
Readers share whether they do or don’t still have a taste for biscuits (in their joinery).
Tool Reviews
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Table Saw 101
Take a good look at that shop mainstay, the table saw. Tool expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy walks you through what it can do, features and options to look for, safety setups and more.
