Woodworker's Journal 1983-7-1, страница 6
AS THE CASE ..: obviously my dear Watson it's a great product. To find out how great try this 12 piece set of most often used drill bits from Morris Wood Tool. Crafted of only the finest carbon tool steel available and packed in a solid mahogany case. Sizes range from V»" to 7/i6" for a 3/»" drill chuck and from 1/j" to 1" to fit a W drill chuck. $78 00 including shipping Letters This morning my husband handed me his first issue of The Woodworker 's Journal. I was supposed to look through and see if some project appealed to me or if there was something I would enjoy for the house. You see, indirectly, we wives-of-woodworkers can have a tremendous effect on the creative process. We are able to suggest an idea for the sake of necessity. Or we can inspire these artists with ideas for lines and designs we find beautiful. So believe me, we too enjoy your magazine. Joann Biagiarelli, Kirkville, NY Your readers come up with some fine tips. I would like to comment on the one in the September/October 1982 issue about driving Rosan nuts. Putting two nuts on the driving bolt makes it even easier - you can use a wrench to turn it in. J.B. Drueke, M.D., Sheffield, AL We are looking for some small solid wooden alphabet letters, approximately V* inch tall and V* inch thick. We would prefer that they be unfinished. The Wooden Knot, Nicholasville, KY Craftsman Wood Service, 1735 West Cortland Ct., Addison, IL 60101 sells solid walnut letters and numbers. Sizes are V*", 1", and 1V»". The 3A " size letters are 75* each. I am building a bedroom set and am trying to match the Ethan Allen antique pine furniture I already own. I cannot determine the proper stain and overcoat for it, and I would appreciate any advice you can give me. Robert H. Smith, Washington, MO John Olson replies: This is a real problem. It is almost impossible to match a home workshop piece to a factory piece. At least seventy-five percent of the furniture on today's retail market is built from mill-run lumber of varying species. When a piece is assembled in the factory it may have two, three or more species of wood in it. These are of varying colors and textures so the manufacturer uses finishing methods that will hide this fact and make all the parts appear to have the same color and texture. The most common ploy is to use a tinted lacquer-type finish that contains enough pigment to hide the wood, yet is clear enoueh to allow some wood prain to show through. These materials are very tricky to apply and are not generally available on the retail market but can be purchased from specialty supply houses. The best thing a home craftsman can do is to experiment with materials that are available locally until he obtains a finish that is in the same range of color and texture and is pleasing in appearance. I have tried mixing oil stain with Wood Putty, Elmer's Wood Putty and Plastic Wood and the results were terrible. The stain would not take with the Elmer's and Plastic Wood. When the Wood Putty dried it was very powdery when sanded. I usually sand the project first, then apply the filler. Would a tinting color be the answer? W.F. Schreck, Massapequa, NY John Olson replies: I am assuming that you are not trying to fill wood pores but rather that you wish to correct defects or fill nail holes. None of the products mentioned will readily accept stain. Some can be tinted to a certain degree while others will acquire a very light shade of the applied stain. The best solution is to use thinned colors in oil, mixed to match, and applied (after filling) with a fine artist 's or sign painter's brush. Skillfully done, the grain of the wood can be simulated so that the difference is almost imperceptible. If, indeed, you are trying to fill wood pores, you have been using the wrong material. You should be using paste wood filler that can be purchased in almost any paint store. I use Titebond glue and wipe off excess with a damp cloth. However, when 1 apply an oil stain it does not always cover, even after I sand the lumber. Please advise what I can do. L.M. Cross, Tallahassee, FL John Olson replies: This is a problem that is never completely solved satisfactorily. Ideally, just enough glue should be applied to the joint to get a good strong joint without any squeeze out. This Jailing, good clean up is the answer. Pay particular attention to inside corners. I use a large sponge and clean up immediately while the glue is still in the liquid state. Rinse out your sponge frequently. After the work is dry, carefully sand and scrape the areas that were washed. Get right (continued on nape 81 One Man Portable Sawmill m Large 24.5" throat, 9" vertical cut tilt table, wood and metal cutting, rugged construction, affordable. 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