From Rob's Bench
Lost marbles, air cannons and a wooden spoon: Summer fun in the shop
The other day I took my son to the shop to work on our marble run, and maybe even start a wooden spoon he wanted to make for his teacher. It was well into July, and school had been finished for about a month, but since my kids haven’t actually set foot in a school building since March, the last day of school this year had a much different feel to it than usual. I also knew where my son’s teacher lived, so there wouldn’t be a problem getting a gift to her a bit late.
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Finish samples might be the death of me
When I started working with a custom woodworking shop about 25 years ago, I remember the owner staying that he thought finishing was the most important step in the entire furniture and millwork process. I would have to agree.
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Aug/Sep 2021 is a project packed issue
We hope a few of the articles in this project-packed issue will give you enough time to go camping and relax in the backyard, and also get you into your shop now and then.
Fishing rod stand
If the thought of going fishing brings to mind rooting around your basement or garage, untangling your hooks and lines, then this fishing rod stand might be just the lure that you need to get your fishing equipment organized.
Dollhouse
Making a dollhouse is much like building a conventional house – it takes time and patience. While there are a lot of pieces to this challenging project, they are not overly complicated to cut and assemble.
Woodworking news
The fast setting adhesive
Akfix 705 is a fast-setting adhesive that consists of a high viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive and an activator. It’s suitable for bonding a very wide range of materials where rapid bonding times are required.
Titebond III – an adhesive that does everything
The first one-part, water cleanup wood glue ever offered that is proven waterproof.
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Supercharge your thickness planer
Spiral cutterheads are quieter, require less energy to operate, reduce or eliminate sanding work, don’t require sharpening and leave a smoother finish, with no tear-out, especially when it comes to figured woods.
KJP Select Hardwoods now carries project boards and project packs
You can now choose from ordering 1 board or 20 board feet worth. Save when purchasing in bulk. Our Project Boards/Packs are ideal for woodworkers who enjoy the milling process.
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Festool announces details of updated service platform; offers chance to win one of five T18 Easy Cordless Drills
Festool announces details of updated service platform; offers chance to win one of five T18 Easy Cordless Drills
Rough-milled or planed teak lumber for the discerning homeowner
Mys-Teak hardwood is perfect for even the most demanding projects and applications, and we also offer a wide variety of colours and grades to match your style.
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