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January/February 2012 Issue Preview

If you don’t have your copy of the January/February 2012 issue and you’d like to know what we’ve packed into it, this video from Field Editor Chris Marshall and Editor in Chief Rob Johnstone will bring you up to speed.

Sanding Your Turned Work

While you might be able to avoid sanding a cleanly cut spindle turning, a certain amount of sanding is inevitable with most turning projects. Expert woodturner Ernie Conover shares some of his time-honored strategies for smoothing spindles, vessels and bowls with abrasives.

Skill Builder: Dado Joinery on the Router

The dado joint has a centuries-long history of use in cabinetmaking, furniture making, just in woodworking in general.

November/December 2011 Issue Preview

If you don’t have your copy of the November/December 2011 issue and you’d like to know what we’ve packed into it, this video from Field Editor Chris Marshall and Editor in Chief Rob Johnstone will bring you up to speed.

Turning a Three Leg Stool

Noted turning expert and teacher Ernie Conover demonstrates the process for creating a three leg stool using standard turning techniques. Faceplate and spindle work with a multi-axis turned stretcher create a cool footrest.

Dust Collector Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

In his continuing Woodworker's Journal Skill Builder series for 2011, Sandor Nagyszalanczy shows how to keep your shop's dust collector in tip-top working condition with a careful tune-up regimen.

September/October 2011 Issue Preview

Field Editor Chris Marshall and Editor in Chief Rob Johnstone will bring you up to speed on what you'll find in the September/October issue.

Turning Salad Forks

Noted turning expert and teacher Ernie Conover demonstrates the process for creating a simple but elegant set of salad forks on the lathe and band saw.

Benchtop Planer Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

In his continuing Skill Builder series for 2011, Sandor Nagyszalanczy shows how to return a benchtop planer to tip-top working condition with a careful tune-up regimen.

August 2011 Issue Preview

For a quick preview of what's in our August 2011 issue, here's a short video that covers the highlights.

Using Cutting Diagrams

Ever wondered how to figure out how much material you need to buy for a project? A board foot estimate is a start, but consider laying out your parts on cutting diagrams as well for greater estimating accuracy. Here’s what to keep in mind.

Woodworking at Blind, Incorporated Blindness Training Center

George Wurtzel, Industrial Arts Instructor at Blind, Inc. Blindness Training Center, discusses one of the specialty tools he and his students use when woodworking, along with the general philosophy behind teaching blind students the art of woodworking.

Dadoing Undersized Plywood

We may call it 3/4 in., but plywood thickness always comes up shy of that number. How do you cut dadoes to fit it correctly? Look for that 3/32 in. chipper in your dado set, or reach for some shims. Either approach will help you achieve snug-fitting, gap free dado joints.

Multi-Axis Woodturning with Mark Sfirri

Jeff Day talks with Mark Sfirri about his unique style of woodturning. Mark's work has been featured at the Smithsonian Institute's Renwick Gallery.

Drill Press Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

Woodworker's Journal Contributing Editor Sandor Nagyszalanczy shows some key steps for maintaining your drill press to keep it running well for many years.

June 2011 Issue Preview

For a quick preview of what's in our June 2011 issue, here's a short video that covers the highlights.

Jointer Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

Since a jointer performs a fairly simple task, it isn't that difficult to keep this machine in top form, but there are a few regular maintenance tasks that you need to stay on top of.

Installing Under-Mount Drawer Slides

Heavy dresser drawers can be a real drag when they slide on wooden runners. Our Field Editor solves the problem with ball-bearing undermount drawer slides on his Shaker-inspired Dresser in the June 2011 print issue. See his technique for installing them accurately and easily in this video.

Chatter Tool Techniques for Woodturning

George Vondriska shows how a chatter tool can be used to improve your woodturning.

Top-Shelf Jigsaw Review

Woodworker's Journal Contributing Editor Sandor Nagyszalanczy tests some of the best jigsaws on the market for the June 2011 issue. See how they stack up in this video

Tips on Lumber Thickness

The best way to kick off your projects on the right foot is to start with stock that's flat, square and of consistent thickness. Our field editor discusses how to buy smart the next time you’re stocking the lumber rack for an upcoming project.

Digital Accessories for Woodworking

Field Editor Chris Marshall discusses some new gadgets on the market to help with your woodworking in the April 2011 issue of Woodworker's Journal magazine.

The Local Sawmill

Trail along with Jeff Day on his visits to two family-owned sawmills in this video, as he introduces you to an economical source of lumber with good selection, a sense of history - and a beauty all its own.

Making Tambour

Sandor Nagyszalanczy talks you through - and shows you, too - the detailed how-to's of building tambour like the kind used in the Tambour-Topped Box from the April 2011 issue of Woodworker's Journal.

Band Saw Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

To keep this versatile tool performing well, it requires both occasional maintenance and regular adjustments and tune ups.

April 2011 Issue Preview

Here’s a quick video rundown of what’s coming your way in the April 2011 issue of Woodworker's Journal magazine.

Table Saw Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series

Keeping a table saw in top-notch condition isn't difficult, it just takes a bit of attention in the form of regular maintenance including cleaning, inspection, replacement of worn parts, alignment and fine tuning.

Chris Marshall's Projects at the Craftsman Experience

In late December, Field Editor Chris Marshall had an opportunity to head to the Windy City to do a two-day project demonstration at Craftsman Experience.

And On With The Show!

On November 12th and 13th Editor in Chief Rob Johnstone was in Chicago at the Craftsman Experience to demonstrate some examples of woodturning. The live feeds from the event were converted into Internet video ... and you can see them here and now.

"No-Measure", Evenly Spaced Dadoes

Chris Marshall shows a trick for perfectly spaced dados without time-consuming measurements. This trick applies to a table saw blade organizer featured in the September/October 2010 issue, but can be easily adapted for many other projects.

Guitars for Veterans

In the summer of 2010, Rob Johnstone visited the woodworking school of our contributing editor, George Vondriska. He was hosting an event to help veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Mortising Machine Setup & Use

Field Editor Chris Marshall reviewed Benchtop Mortisers in the August 2010 issue of Woodworker's Journal - in this video, he shows you to set up and use one of those machines -- plus a trick you won't find in the owner's manual!

Table Saw Dovetail Jig

Wondering how Sandor Nagyszalanczy's Table Saw Dovetail Jig from the August 2010 issue of Woodworker's Journal performs in the shop? Check it out in action in this video.