Congrats, Ralph Bagnall!

[barbsiddiqui]

Your article in the new (Oct. 2001) issue of Woodworker's Journal presents a nice little router jig. Two main things I like about it are 1)its simplicity...no frills, to the point and job-specific, and 2) your presentation of alternatives in its construction. Not everyone can drill a straight hole 4 1/2" deep through 3/4" plywood, and your method of lining a groove with a drinking straw was innovative! I always appreciate reading articles which give me choices in how to do something.
Clear writing, good illustrations and complete in details. I don't see myself right now needing to do 20 hinge mortises, but I'll definitely save the article. Good job. -Barb S. PS- And, you're the only woodworking writer I know with his own fold-out!

[handi]

Barb,

Thank you for the kind words! My wife says that SHE is proud to have a husband with his own centerfold! LOL

Actually, I haven't gotten my copy of the issue yet, so I've not seen it yet...looking forward to seeing it! :)

Thanks again, there are more on the way.

Ralph

[Weez]

Now I have to go and find the mag to read the article. I am looking forward to it. Sounds like a good one. Congrats again. P.S. You mean they did'nt send you a comp copy? Heee

Weez

[handi]

Weez,

The worst part is I'm a subscriber and still don't have my issue! LOL

I think Barb has connections and has gotten an advance copy. :)

Thanks,

Ralph

[barbsiddiqui]

Maybe this time it's just the privilege of being a left-coaster, Ralph.
For the record, one of the articles I had published through Popular Woodworking came to me later than many readers, too, and then when I received my Two complimentary copies, they'd send the wrong issue...never did get 'em. Modern efficiency systems, you know. -Barb S.

[handi]

I finally got my copy in today's mail! :)

Just to let you know, that is NOT me in the photo! LOL

Ralph