Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-6, страница 4
Shoptalk Journal Tradition! In a world where success seem?, measured by how frequently one repeats the mantra "bigger," "better," "improved," or "new," it's tempting to give in to Lhc same temptation. But here at The Woodworker's Journal, we have a higher value—tradition. And. lest we forget jusl how important tradition is. readers are ever vigilant in reminding us. For example, when no Biitz Santa Carving appeared in our last Christmas issue (the Butz's carve a different version of Santa each Christmas), it seems some readers were disappointed. After all. we'd published plans for a Biitz Santa in our 1989 and 1991 Christmas issues. We can't yet promise that it w ill become a yearly tradition, but we did succced in persuading the Butz's to take a break from their furious carving pace to do a photo step-by-step of this year's Santa, which is included in this issue. Trv Carving Many of our readers have discovered that carving is not only great fun—it's also easy to learn. Unlike large case pieces, w here material costs can run into the hundreds of dollars, carving stock is easily found in the scrap bin. And you don't need to spend thousands on equipment—the Santa can be accomplished with only a carving knife! If you haven't yet tried carving, with the easy-to-follow. step-b\-step photos, our Santa is the perfect first project. And, don't miss the accompanying "Getting Started In Carving" article. i Project Flood! We've had a Noah's Ark on our project wish list for several years, and when award-winning toy maker Gunther Keil agreed to design and build a special version of bis popular Noah's Ark jusl for us, we knew our search was over. There are lots of clever features to this project, not the least of w hich is the fact that everything stores inside the Ark! We discovered Gunther at one of the big craft shows, and our editors have just returned from one of the biggest shows of all—the Boston Buyer's Market—with a wealth of exciting projects. This year's crop of ideas is one of the best ever, and we'll be sharing them with you starting in our upcoming January /February issue. Happy woodworking and have a safe and healthy holiday. New Book! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a woodworking friend? Don't miss the special pre-publication savings on our new book. Heirloom Projects for Woodworkers. This hook of "dream" projects- the cream of the crop from our project library—is only available at this special price 'til December 15. so hurry! Details are on page 22. Editor and Publisher James J. McQuillan Managing Editor Thomas G. llefinal Associate Editor David F. Peters Copy Editor kimtHr)) Gclluth Contributing Editors Jim Barmt. Kick and fcllen Bill/. Dennis Preston. Robert J. Itlavacek, Sr. Art Director Dan Thornton Associate Art Director and Photographer Michael (iellath DiMgin r/CraJtsman Mark J. Ziobro Circulatwn/Pmmolitm Manager Lynne Streeter Subscriptions JoAnne FinkJe, Maureen Murphy-tierce Distribution Patricia Malumphy Computer Operations Si<t>cr\ iu>r kathy Shook Office Manager Patricia McLean .Advertising Manager Lvnda Morris Advertising Soles Dan Kama^e. Chris Luke Paths; 1M 7161 North Cicero Avenue Lincolnwood. II. 60646 Tel. (70S) 679-1100: Fax (70K) 679-5926 Subscription Department The Woodworker's Journal P O. Bo* 1629 New Milford. CT 06776 Tel (203) 355-2694 The Woodworker's Journal I ISSN' OIW-KWi is published bi-monthly in January. March. May. July. September and Vnembef b> The Madrigal Publishing Co.. In. P.O. Box l«y \cw Milford. CT 06776. Telephone: 12031 J55-26<J4. Copyright I1*)' by The Madrigal Publishing Co.. inc No part of this publication may he reprvnluced by any method u ithout permission from the publisher. Second class postage paid at New Milford. CT (16776 and additional offices. Subscription Rates; In the United States and its possessions —One year (6 issuesi: SI7 05. Two years 112 issues) si| -Hi C anada One year S27 77 (CAD), includes 7<* GST. Two years S4K jo (CADl. includes 7ri GST Foreign countries — One year S25.00 tUSD). Two years $44 00(USD). To Subscribe. Renew or Change Addrrss: Write to The Woodworker's Journal. P.O. Box. Ifi2<>. New Milford. CT 06776. including mailing label tor renewals and changes For gift subscriptions, include your own name and address is well as those of gift recipient v Postmaster: Send Change nf Vklrcss to The Woodworker's Journal. P.O. Bo* lfi2V. New Mllfonl. CI 06776. Materials submitted for editorial consideration w ill be treated w ith core w hile in our possession, but we cannot assume responsibility (« loss or damage. U.S.A. Newsstand Distribution by Hasten) News Distributors, Inc.. 2(120 Superior Street. Sandusky. OK 44X71). U-L I »» 221-3 MK Photo Credits: Gerurd Row cover, pp. Si. 56; Rick Bite. pp. i. iti—12: Rn<(er Holmes, pp. 24-25. 27 U: Ti»n Barrett, pp. 7S-77 Printed in the I .S.A. 7f> Tin.' Woodworker's Journal |
