Popular Woodworking 2003-04 № 133, страница 13

Popular Woodworking 2003-04 № 133, страница 13

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Q & A

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What is 'Square-peg Joinery'?

I am considering building a pair of American Corner Cabinets as described by Glen Huey in your December 2002 issue (#131).

I must admit my ignorance of "square-peg joinery," which Mr. Huey used to join the face frame and side supports to the shelves. I was unable to find any reference to this method of joinery in our public library and I've searched several woodworking books in our local book store without success.

Could Mr. Huey please provide some more information on this joint?

Bud Zinnecker Lincoln, Nebraska

Square-peg construction is the addition of a square peg to any joint. The pegs were used in place of glues on antique pieces (today they are more decorative than functional). Here's how to make them: Take some 3/s " x 3/s " square stock and sharpen one end in a pencil sharpener. Drill a slightly undersized hole that goes through your joint but does not go through the other side (in the case of doors). Put a dab of glue in the hole and pound the peg in place. Cut the peg just a little proud and you're done.

— Glen Huey, contributing editor

How Can I Prepare My Cast Iron Machines for Long-term Storage?

I purchased an 8" Grizzly jointer last year. I have enjoyed using the machine, and I want to protect my investment. Unfortunately, my shop is in an unheated garage, so I am unable to work much of the winter. I have prepared the cast-iron top to protect against rust, but I was wondering: Should I be concerned about rust on the knives as well? If so, would applying masking tape around the exposed edges of the knives help keep them protected? What do you suggest?

Patrick Ortlieb via the internet

Smart thinking to protect your jointer from wet weather. I'm not sure what you used to protect the tabletop on your jointer, but it's likely you can use a similar process to protect the knives and cutterhead from rust. We like using T-9 Rust Protectant from Boeshield. It sprays on and doesn't use silicone or Teflon, so it won't leave any residue that may affect any wood surface later. It dries quickly and will protect your metal surfaces for months. The benefit to the spray being you can shoot it onto the knives and cutterhead without getting close enough to continued on page 16

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