Roland Johnson

Roland Johnson describes his start in woodworking as “a bit inauspicious”—he built an 8-ft. racing boat at the tender age of 14 and it sank the first two times he put it in the water. His woodworking has since advanced, and he’s now turned to teaching as a way of paying his hard-earned knowledge forward. A contributing editor to FWW, he recently completed a series of online video classes for Taunton Workshops, available at tauntonworkshops.com. He is also a featured presenter with The Woodworking Shows.

How to cut large stock with a miter saw

September 25, 2017

Crosscutting an 8/4 maple board can be an exercise in frustration, but with proper technique it can be done consistently and accurately
A textured hand-planed finish

August 28, 2017

Scrub planes can do more than just rough work
Review: Bosch DDS183-01 18-Volt Drill

August 22, 2017

1⁄2-in. capacity cordless drill has several features that make it one sweet workbench companion
Push pads that actually work. Are you ready?

August 7, 2017

Absorbent and pink and porous is he
AWFS 2017 – Rollie’s Take

July 24, 2017

The AWFS conference is often the springboard for new product releases, and this show was no exception. Many vendors brought their latest pride and joy for everyone to covet.
Quick-change router collet (aka Quick-Change Chuck)

July 10, 2017

It doesn’t take much muscle to use this router collet
A Finely Tuned Screwdriver?

June 26, 2017

Put an end to wrecking screw slots with this simple trick to tune up your screwdriver
A closer look at Rollie’s budget vacuum pump

June 12, 2017

How to clamp and press on a woodworker’s budget
Shopmade Vacuum Clamps

May 22, 2017

Hold darned near anything using atmosphere!
Rollie’s quick answers #1

May 8, 2017

Quick answers to three quick questions about chipped router bits, bandsaw motor issues, and surface plates

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