Woodworker's Journal 1981-5-6, страница 9

Letters (Cont <d)

After reading the "Letters" column of the September/October issue of your magazine I cannot refrain from writing regarding the request for information from one of your readers about branding irons.

I am enclosing a few sample brandings from a few orders I have completed recently. As you can see, designs do not have to be kept simple, size is no problem, small lettering can be made easily, and no length restrictions are needed. Prices vary depending on the amount of work included. I will gladly quote a price or assist in devel-ing any branding iron upon receipt of specifications.

Gerald B. Nordling

Norcraft Custom Branding Irons

P.O. Box 277

So. Easton, MA 02375

I'm very interested in making clocks out of slab wood. Is there a company that carries this type of wood?

Gerald Roberts, Gillespie, IL.

The company Weird Wood, Box 190, Chester, VT 05143 sells a variety of woods in the form of slabs and free-form cut ovals. They also specialize in clock ovals and movements, among other things. A copy of their brochure is 501.

Please caution those who contribute children's toy plans that they should only suggest finishes that are nontoxic. All the toy plans I now own are very specific about this. As woodworkers we must protect the small ones from themselves. Do not use plastic (polyurethane) finishes... please.

John Thresher, West Nyack, NY.

A very good point, Mr. Thresher. We now feel the best finish for toys is none at all. We also think it's a good idea to use glue that 's non-toxic, such as Elmer's Glue-All.

Where can I get plans for a gate leg table?

D. Clayton Hardman, St. Joseph, IL.

Plans for an oval gate leg table can be found in the book How to Build Period Furniture by V.J. Taylor, published by Stein & Day.

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