I confess that even at my ripe outdated age, I nonetheless get a bit of giddy with the primary huge snow of the 12 months. Few issues in nature are extra stunning than a thick new coating of snow. Childhood reminiscences of snowboarding and sledding come unbidden. (Around February, that magnificence will get a bit more durable to understand.)
The different purpose I like huge snowfalls is that I frequently discover myself within the woodshop on snow days. It’s quiet outdoors, my heater is creating a pleasant background noise and all of it provides as much as a peaceable feeling. Right now, we’re getting our first actual snowstorm. Seven inches of the white stuff will arrive by the tip of the day. And I’m already considering of a pair small initiatives I’ve been pushing aside. See you within the store!
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Cutting Bow Tie Inlays
Cutting bow tie inlays can get fairly difficult with all of the angles and mortising. Rockler’s Bow Tie Inlay Template System makes chopping each key and mortise quick and foolproof. The Starter Kit features a distinctive, two-piece bushing. Install the sleeve to rout the mortise, then take away it to rout the bow tie key. Since the identical template is used for each, you’re assured an ideal match. The Starter Kit additionally features a specifically-sized 1/8″ router bit, an acrylic body and two bow tie templates: one 3-5/8″ lengthy, the opposite one 4-1/4″ lengthy. The body holds the template in place, offers a floor to your router to trip on, and in addition accepts the entire elective inlay templates.
Simple Air Hose Stopper
Use this easy trick from certainly one of our readers to maintain your store’s hoses away from store particles (and critters) that may construct up whereas they’re not in use.
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