Woodworker's Journal fall-2010, страница 6
Introductionis there A ROUTER IN THE BUILDING? _____I | f you're like a lot of the folks ^r mi V * I who'll be picking up this issue of "Woodworking Around the House," your tool collection is sturdy, serviceable — and basic: a handheld drill, an oscillating sander and a circular or jigsaw (maybe even both). You're a participant in one of the hallmarks of true woodworking: making do with what you've got — and that's great. But if you've ever heard a whisper of temptation in your ear to pick up another tool or two, let me tell you what you're missing. A router, for instance, is a tool that adds a great deal of ease and enjoyment to your work. It can also make projects like the Modular Bookcases (page 62) and the Garden Cart (page 20) much more manageable for you. A table saw is another shop mainstay — put it together with that router and its bits, and you'll be able to easily tackle the Homemade Wooden Cabinet Pulls on page 58 and the Kitchen Cabinets starting on page 38. Of course, there's nothing like a few clamps to help you along with your new woodworking hobby — like the ones being used in the Ultimate Garage Fixture (page 14). And if you plan on sticking with your hand drill for a while, check out the cool Drilling Jigs on page 8, which will serve you well keeping your holes on the straight and narrow (at least until you invest in that drill press you've been eyeing...) At the end of the day, you can use whatever tools you find in your arsenal of shop supplies to tackle the projects in this issue, but let me give you fair warning: If you're like most woodworkers, you might just find yourself tool shopping very soon! /^i USfcj*— If your woodworking skills are a little suspect (or rusty) check out our brand-new website — woodworking.com — for some great lessons, advice and ideas. It's the best woodworking destination on the web! FALL 2010 woodworkersjournal.com Chris Marshall Special Projects Editor Larry N. Stoiaken Rob Johnstone Joanna Werch Takes Jeff Jacobson Publisher Editor in Chief Senior Editor Senior Art Director Joe Fahey Associate Art Director Matthew Becker Content Coordinator Ann Rockier Jackson Founder and CEO MaryTzimokas Circulation Director Laura White Circulation Assistant Kelly Rosaaen Circulation Manager advertising sales Dana Severson Advertising Director dseverson@wwj.info (763) 478-8306 Alyssa Tauer Advertising Operations atauer@wwj.info (763) 478-8366 Subscription Inquiries (800) 765-4119 or www.woodworkersjournal.com Write Woodworker's Journal, P.O. Box 8572, Red Oak, IA 51591-1572. E-mail: WWJcustserv@cdsfiilfillment. com Include mailing label for renewals and address changes. For gift subscriptions, please include your name and address in addition to your gift recipient's name and address. Back Issues, Books & Downloadable Plans Woodworking Around The House is published by Rockier Press Inc., 4365 Willow Dr., Medina, MN 55340. Single copy price, $5.99. Reproduction without permission prohibited. Printed in the USA. Web Sites: www.woodworkersjournal.com www.woodworking.com ©2010 Rockier Press Inc., Printed in USA. 6 Introduction |
