Once once more, the Weekly devoted have shocked me. Last week, I confessed that I’m about to construct a ukulele for my granddaughter from a equipment. I anticipated to be referred to as out as a woodworking fraud and have my “workshop card” recalled.
To be truthful, just a few of you’ve got let me know that, in your opinion, kits usually are not woodworking (see Feedback on this concern). But a shocking variety of readers have expressed the opinion {that a} equipment is an efficient solution to try a brand new facet of woodworking. Kits undoubtedly have their place — particularly for constructing issues like musical devices and boats.
So I’m relieved to retain my woodworking credentials, and I’ll allow you to all know the way the ukulele mission unfolds. Apparently, even previous canines like me can be taught some new methods.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
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A woodworking jointer isn’t the primary device bought by a woodworker and plenty of woodworkers can get by with out one. But if you wish to work with tough-sawn lumber, then a jointer is a vital device to have in your workshop.
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