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| Articles | Page |
| Wooden
Puzzles by Stewart T. Coffin Easy to make, but tough to solve |
38 |
| A
Doormakers' Gallery |
42 |
| Building
Doors by John Birchard Frame and panel makes elegant entries |
44 |
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Vintage Machines by Tom Howell |
49 |
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Used machines and abused buyers by
Chuck Seidel |
51 |
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Three Tips for Mounting Hardware |
52 |
| Marquetry
Mystery by Kit Williams A story assembled piece by piece |
55 |
| Tubular
Table by Patrick Warner A router makes the legs round |
58 |
|
Chippendale Sofa by Norman L. Vandal |
60 |
| Getting
a frame upholstered by Bob McCarthy |
64 |
| Three
easy chairs by Roger Holmes |
66 |
| Make
a Hook Scraper by Tom Vaughn |
67 |
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Starting Out by Roger Holmes |
68 |
| The
Finish Crack'd by GregoryJ Landrey Conservator s fix for a fractured film |
74 |
| Making
Snowshoes by Henri Vaillancourt Cold bending the Indian way |
77 |
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Chatterwork by Stephen Paulsen |
81 |
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Shipping Furniture by Robert Erickson and
Liese Greensfelder |
84 |
| Freight facts by
Marc S. Standig |
85 |
| St. Louis Show by
Paul Bertorelli Gateway City draws Midwest's best |
86 |
| Black Folk Art |
124 |
| Articles | Page |
| Building
a Pool Table by Paul M. Bowman Starting from scratch with nuts-and-bolts joinery |
38 |
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Covering the rails and slate bed by
Eldridge Tucker |
43 |
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Finishing with Oil by Michael Dresdner |
45 |
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Blanket Chest by John Dunham |
48 |
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Used machines and abused buyers by
Chuck Seidel |
51 |
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Sandpaper by Robert Erickson and Jerry
Tecklin |
52 |
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Abrasives in finishing by Michael Dresdner |
55 |
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Tambour-Top jewelry Box by Jamie Russell |
56 |
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Complementary Template Routing by Patrick
Warner |
59 |
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Narrow-Belt Strip Sander by Robert M.
Vaughan |
62 |
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Kentucky Cupboard by Warren May |
66 |
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Reviving Period Hardware by Gregory
Landrey and Helen Stetina |
70 |
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Turning Boxes by Kip Christensen |
72 |
| The
Finish Crack'd by GregoryJ Landrey Conservator s fix for a fractured film |
74 |
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Adjusting Bandsaw Wheels by Mark Duginske |
75 |
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Making Marble Rolls by Richard Starr |
78 |
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Tuning a Japanese Plane by Robert Meadow |
82 |
| Freight facts by
Marc S. Standig |
86 |
| Woodworkers
of Saskatchewan by Sander Nagyszalanczy A tour of talent on the Canadian prairie |
86 |
| Articles | Page |
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Building a File Cabinet by Pat Warner |
44 |
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Designing with Moldings by Cameron Russell |
48 |
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Tablesawn
cove moldings |
51 |
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Wooton Patent Desks by Deborah Cooper |
52 |
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Building
the king of desks by Gent Lehnert |
54 |
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Using Dial Indicators and Calipers by
Robert vaughan |
58 |
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Oscillating-Spindle Drum Sander by Joseph
E. Konkle |
62 |
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An Oval Semainier by Reid H. Leonard,
Ph.D. |
66 |
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Auto-Body Tips for Fine Finishes by Scott
Lawrence |
70 |
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Queen Anne Furniture by Norm Vandal |
73 |
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Contemporary Queen Anne by Larry Dern |
76 |
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Hickory and Pecan by Jon W. Arno |
78 |
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Identifying
hickories |
79 |
| Power
Carvers by Judi R. Bartholomew High-speed cutting with hand-tool precision |
81 |
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Traditional Swiss Boxes by Gottlieb
Brandli |
86 |
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Making a Child's Rocker by Mario Rodriguez |
90 |
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Re:Turning; Works by Stephen Hogbin by
Steve Lear |
94 |
| Articles | Page |
| DRESSING UP
PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH FACE FRAMES Frames hide raw edges and provide a solid foundation for drawers and doors |
42 |
| RABBET PLANES
ARE REAL SHOP WORKHORSES These versatile tools clean up machine cuts and fine-tune joinery for a perfect fit |
48 |
| LUMBER FROM YOUR
OWN BACKYARD Hire a sawyer to reap furniture-grade lumber at great savings |
52 |
| DESIGNING A
COFFEE TABLE ON THE GO Altering legs, shelf and top leads to a handsome table in the spirit of the Shakers |
56 |
| THREE RELIABLE
WAYS TO TAPER A LEG Tapers can be cut quickly and accurately with a bandsaw, a thickness planer or a tablesaw |
60 |
| REPAIRING A WORN
FINISH WITHOUT REFINISHING Alcohol-soluble dyes bite into faded surfaces to restore color quickly |
64 |
| A TABLESAW SLED
FOR PRECISION CROSSCUTTING An indispensable jig that makes accurate miters, crosscuts and tenons a cinch |
66 |
| THE MANY SIDES
OF THOMAS MOSER He rode the Shaker revival to riches. Does that mean he's no longer a woodworker? |
70 |
| A BASIC MIRROR
FRAME DETAILED TO YOUR LIKING Dress up a molded frame with fretwork cut from a spectacular piece of wood |
74 |
| TUNE UP YOUR
BELT SANDER Tips on improving the performance of this shop tool |
78 |
| BUILD A BOOKCASE
WITH DOORS Structure and details make the difference in this Shaker-style case |
80 |
| QUALITY CONTROL
TAIWANESE STYLE American tool companies have sought ways to improve the quality of their imported machines |
86 |
| Articles | |
| A BLANKET CHEST
WITH LEGS Simple frame-and-panel construction lets you break out of the staid box |
38 |
| BORING BIG HOLES When to use Forstners, Multispurs, spades, hole saws and wing cutters |
44 |
| STICKING WITH
HIDE GLUE This stuff does some things modern adhesives can't |
48 |
| BUILD A WALL
SHELF A simple piece with sliding dovetails is a good excuse to make a versatile router jig |
51 |
| THE BACKSAW
MAKES A COMEBACK A sharp backsaw won't just make you a better woodworker; it will turn you into a surgeon |
54 |
| THE SHOP AS TOOL Smart design and imaginative uses of common materials make an efficient shop that's a pleasure to work in |
58 |
| STRONG, NO
CLAMP-UP CORNER JOINTS Tablesawn miters for case work are assembled using clear packing tape |
62 |
| WHICH FINISHES
ARE FOOD SAFE? Exploring the menu of finishes for woodwork in the kitchen |
66 |
| ROUTING SAFE AND
SOUND Seven tips to keep your hand-held router under control, your workpiece intact and your first-aid kit closed |
70 |
| FRAME &
PANEL DOORS: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE The best way to build doors for a sideboard or an entryway is also the most beautiful |
73 |
| MAKING LARGE
MOLDINGS Cornices built up from lumberyard stock render a custom look without the custom cost |
78 |
| JOINT-QUALITY
EDGES CUT ON A TABLESAW The trick is learning the steps in the dance |
75 |
| Articles | Page |
| Wiped-On
Varnish Achieve a traditional look with multiple, thin coats and lots of elbow grease for the final polish BY
THOMAS E. WISSHACK |
40 |
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Break Out
of the Bathroom Vanity Box BY IAN INGERSOLL |
45 |
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Going
Over Edges BY
WILL NEPTUNE |
50 |
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An
Inspired Tool Chest BY
BILL CROZIER |
54 |
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BY LON SCHLEINING |
58 |
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The Bold
Charm of Southern
Yellow Pine BY
JON ARNO |
66 |
|
Time line
of a 230-year-old
longleaf pine |
69 |
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Pegged Post-and-Beam Armoire Knocks Down BY CHRIS GOCHNOUR |
70 |
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Honing Guides Aren't just for Wimps BY
MARIO RODRIGUEZ |
76 |
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Making Tabletops Without
Coming Unglued BY ANATOLE BURKIN |
79 |
| What
woodworkers say about clamps |
83 |
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Safe Procedures at the Tablesaw BY
HOWARD LEWIN |
84 |
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Rabbets,
grooves
and dadoes |
89 |
| Articles | |
| SOFTEN HARD
EDGES WITH A SIDE BEAD Use a beading tool, a plane or a router to shape this delicate detail |
40 |
| - Crafting a
shopmade scratch stock |
42 |
| THE QUICK,
MODERN WAY TO A POLISHED FINISH Combine automotive finishing materials and power-buffing methods to work wonders on furniture |
45 |
| 18TH-CENTURY
SIX-BOARD CHEST Copying an original is an excellent way to hone your hand-tool skills |
48 |
| THE ALMOST
PERFECT BASEMENT SHOP Efficient organization, strong light and fresh air can transform a dreary dungeon into a refuge of calm and productivity |
54 |
| BENCH-MOUNTED
ROUTER TABLE A three-part table clamps to a workbench, and it hangs from the ceiling when not in use |
58 |
| A WORKING GUIDE
TO GLUES Choosing the right adhesive for the job might mean more than grabbing that old bottle on the shelf |
60 |
| CHIP CARVING
LIMBERS UP The simple tools and techniques of an old art easily adapt to a more flexible use. |
67 |
| BETTER BATTERIES
FOR CORDLESS TOOLS Nickel-metal-hydride batteries pack a lot of power, keep a charge longer than nickel-cadmium batteries and don't have to be recycled. |
72 |
| FRAME-AND-PANEL
BED Design rests on faceted legs with compound curves |
74 |
| BEECH: A TOUGH
NUT WORTH CRACKING One of the most unruly of woods is also among the most useful |
80 |
| DOVETAIL JIG
REVIEW Router jigs have their place, but don't expect them to duplicate hand-cut joints |
81 |
| Articles | |
| POP THE CURL IN
CURLY MAPLE Woodworkers choose this species for its stunning figure. Here's how to bring out the best in this wood. |
38 |
| - Light or dark,
how do you want your curl? |
41 |
| WHERE FURNITURE
MEETS THE FLOOR These four traditional bases change the look and style of the same chest |
42 |
| - cutting on the
tablesaw. |
42 |
| NOT THE SAME OLD
GRIND Wet or dry? Wheels or belts? A survey of machines that shape and sharpen tools. |
48 |
| ANTIQUE TOOL
AUCTION An antique-tool historian looks for a great deal |
52 |
| - What to look
for in a "new" old tool |
54 |
| OVAL CHIPPENDALE
STOOL The curved frame and the carved cabriole legs come together with simple joinery |
55 |
| MICRO-ADJUSTABLE
TENON JIG Precise positioning permits you to rout a tenon in less than a minute |
62 |
| CURVED-LEG TABLE Making a floating top is easy. Designing just the right leg curve is the hard part. |
66 |
| - Drawing smooth
curves |
67 |
| MAKING SENSE OF
MOTORS How to cut through the horsepower hype and compare power tools |
72 |
| THREE WAYS TO
MAKE CABINET DOORS Construct joints for fine furniture, glass panels or cabinets to go |
75 |
| - Cope-and-sick
router bits |
78 |
| TIPS FOR BETTER SANDING Whether fairing a curve or flattening a tabletop, the right tools and techniques yield quality results |
80 |
| Articles
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Page |
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Smoothing
Planes BY GARRETT HACK
|
38 |
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Fine
tune-up
|
39 |
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A Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman Style
|
46 |
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Sanding Fids BY KING HEIPLE
|
50 |
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Cabinets Built for the Long Haul
|
52 |
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TLC for Spray Guns BY ANDY CHARRON
|
58 |
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Router-Cut Columns BY BILL EWING
|
60 |
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Making tapered columns
|
63 |
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Milk Paint BY MIKE DUNBAR
|
64 |
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Bowl-Turning Basics BY RICHARD RAFFAN ON OUR WF8 SITE the author turn the inside of a bowl
|
68 |
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Use a firm grip and a light touch
|
68 |
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Curved Back Adirondack Chair BY SCOTT MASI
|
74 |
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Cabinet Saw Test BY NIALL BARRETT AND LON SCHLEINING
|
78 |
| Two
sliding tablesaws from Europe
|
84 |
| Articles |
Page |
| REAL-WORLD
FINISHING When you're doing more than tabletops, adjust your technique to the surface at hand
|
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| COMPONENT-BUILT
SIDEBOARD Separate assemblies make construction manageable, and careful detailing produces a unified design
|
44 |
| OSCILLATING
SPINDLE SANDERS For smoothing inside curves, these machines give long abrasive life and a better finish
|
52 |
| JOINERY FOR
CURVED WORK Full-scale drawings and custom-made hold-down jigs are the keys to cutting accurate joints
|
54 |
| PUTTING YOUR
STAMP ON FURNITURE A hammer and a few steel stamps are all you need to create striking embellishment on woodwork
|
58 |
| TURBINE HVLP
SPRAYERS KEEP GETTING BETTER We take a look at several units that sell for under $500
|
62 |
| - A spray test
of three finishes
|
66 |
| GARDEN GATE MADE
OF WHITE CEDAR Jigs simplify construction of this elegant outdoor gateway
|
68 |
| - Yokes prehang
the gate; a shopmade latch closes itself
|
73 |
| PAIN-FREE
WOODWORKING Perfect wood, a dream shop and all of the tools in the world won't help your woodworking if you're hurt
|
74 |
| HEFTY SOFA TABLE
WITH A DELICATE TOUCH Understand the quirks of large timber before cutting the first board
|
78 |
| ROUTER-BIT
MATCHUP We put 17 brands of straight bits to the test
|
84 |
| - The right carbide affects a bit's quality of life | 88 |
| Articles
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| SIDEBOARD
STRATEGIES With this four-part construction system, you can design and build in any style
|
42 |
| - Finding the
right proportions
|
49 |
| THE RUDIMENTS OF
RUSTIC FURNITURE In a parallel universe, rustic makers build furniture with little noise, dust or lumber
|
50 |
| A JIG FOR
CUTTING CURVED AND TAPERED REEDS A router, a lathe and a simple pattern allow for variable depth
|
56 |
| PEMBROKE TABLE Drop-leaf rule joints and wood-hinged leaf supports are fussy but fun
|
58 |
| CHOOSING THE
RIGHT DRILL BIT FOR THE JOB Comparing the major bits for precision work: what they do, and how they do it
|
64 |
| FEDERAL-STYLE
OVAL INLAYS For efficiency and accuracy where it counts, take advantage of two marquetry methods: stack cutting and bevel cutting
|
70 |
| - Very fine sand
makes the best shading medium
|
75 |
| ARCHED TOP
CABINET DOORS Make arched raised-panel doors of any size with an adjustable jig and a router
|
76 |
| - Finding the
perfect curve
|
78 |
| STRIPPING
FINISHES THE RIGHT WAY Choose the chemical best suited for the finish you want to remove
|
81 |
| - Tips for
better stipping results
|
84 |
| A SURVEY OF
ROUTER TABLES The best tables simplify the job of mounting a router and come with accurate, solidly made fences |
86 |
| Articles
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| BENCH-CHISEL
REVIEW To get an excellent chisel you have to spend lots of money, but spending lots of money doesn't mean you'll get an excellent chisel
|
52 |
| MOCK-UPS QUICKEN
THE DESIGN PROCESS Same-sized models of chairs can solve problems before they cause a deadlock in the shop
|
58 |
| A SMALL, ELEGANT
BOX Pinned lap joints and rounded sides refine a basic design
|
60 |
| STRATEGIES FOR
CURVED WORK A vacuum press provides speed and muscle, reducing the need for lots of clamps and forms
|
64 |
| - Choosing the
right glue
|
66 |
| TABLESAW
KICKBACK Many have experienced it, but few know why it happens
|
70 |
| DESIGNING TABLE
LEGS Learn from the past to build for the future: A short history of styles shows the elements of design
|
72 |
| ROUTER TEMPLATE
COLLARS Inexpensive, indestructible and indispensable, these little guides add safety and control
|
80 |
| A LOW-COST SPRAY
BOOTH Spend your dollars on an explosion-proof fan motor
|
84 |
| ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER IN QUARTERSAWN MAPLE Curved elements and cove moldings help keep a big case from looking boxy
|
86 |
| - Pulls that
won't ding the case
|
93 |
| SMALL-SHOP POWER
FEEDERS Consistent cuts and improved shop safety for as low as $250
|
94 |
| NEW-FANGLED
WORKBENCH With six pipe clamps and some dressed framing lumber, you can make an inexpensive bench that's as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife |
98 |
| Articles
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| A WAX PRIMER Although it's not waterproof, wax is a simple finish that can be blended, buffed and tinted
|
46 |
| - For best
results, make your own wax polish
|
48 |
| CRAFTSMAN WALL
CABINET A simple constructioin with a refined door and a tilting drawer
|
52 |
| GETTING AN EDGE Waterstones, oilstones, sandpaper on glass: Different woodworkers use different sharpening methods
|
56 |
| SPIRAL ROUTER
BITS vs. STRAIGHT ROUTER BITS Can the old standby straight bits compete with the new, more expensive spiral bits?
|
62 |
| - How to tell an
up-cut bit from a down-cut bit
|
64 |
| THE RIGHT BOARD
IN THE RIGHT PLACE A guide to selecting the best wood for each part of a piece of furniture
|
66 |
| JIGS FOR THE
DRILL PRESS Increase the versatility of this basic machine using low-cost, shopmade accessories
|
72 |
| FOUR-POSTER BED
LIGHTS UP A ROOM Create fine stringing by laminating contrasting layers of veneer and selectively exposing them
|
76 |
| BARBED HINGES
FOR FINE BOXES They're inexpensive, easy to install and quite respectable
|
83 |
| ALL ABOUT
BANDSAW BLADES There's a blade for each cut you make
|
86 |
| - Wider blades need more tension | 89 |
| Articles |
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| GLUING AND
CLAMPING STRATEGIES Lots of tape, lots of cauls and lots of clamps make glue-ups easy |
44 |
| TURNING A
PARKING PLACE INTO A GREAT SHOP SPACE Expansion and a thoughtful layout make an excellent professional workshop from a two-car garage |
51 |
| GRADUATED
DRAWERS A little arithmetic is all it takes to enliven the proportions and increase the utility of a case, a cabinet or a built-in. |
56 |
| THINK FINISH
FIRST Before you start your next furniture project, consider a finish's appearance, its method of application and its durability |
58 |
| BASSWOOD, LINDEN
OR LIME By any name, this wood, a carver's delight, proves that it's sometimes good to be weak and bland |
64 |
| SHOP-BUILT
HORIZONTAL MORTISER Using a router and two sliding tables, this homemade setup is a versatile joint-making machine |
67 |
| BUILDING WITHOUT
PLANS Rough sketches and quick mock-ups offer an unintimidating way to design your own furniture |
70 |
| TRESTLE TABLE
WITH BREADBOARD ENDS Cut all of the joints before cutting any of the shapes |
74 |
| - Variations on
a basic design |
79 |
| DUST COLLECTION
FOR THE ONE-MAN SHOP How to get the most performance from 1-hp to 2-hp collectors |
82 |
| - Three styles
of dust collectors |
83 |
| Articles |
|
| JOINTER TUNE-UP Table realignment and knife adjustments made easy using shopmade tools |
38 |
| WHAT WOODWORKERS
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIGHT Use or avoid its effects to your advantage |
44 |
| MUSIC FOR YOUR
EARS With new high-tech earmuffs, you can drown out the drone of machines and karaoke while you cut |
46 |
| ONE-DRAWER LAMP
STAND Build this Hepplewhite table and further hone your hand-tool skills |
49 |
| SWEETGUM:
NEGLECTED WOOD WITH AN ELUSIVE IDENTITY This Dixie star is a master of disguise |
56 |
| TENONING
STRATEGIES Finding your way to a well-fitting joint |
60 |
| DUPLICATE
SPINDLES BY HAND Getting good results at turned copies doesn't mean they all have to be exactly alike |
68 |
| - Seven rules
for duplicating parts |
|
| WHERE DOOR MEETS
DOOR Minimizing the gap between stiles, choosing and installing appropriate hardware |
72 |
| - Installing
bolts, catches and locks |
76 |
| MASTER A CLASSIC
STYLE Innovative techniques for making five crucial elements of French country furniture |
78 |
| ROUTERS FOR
ROUTER TABLES Choose a fixed-base model over a plunge router |
86 |
| Articles |
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| BANDSAW YOUR OWN
VENEER Tips for smooth slicing in any kind of wood |
44 |
| A WORKBENCH THAT
WORKS A small top without a tail vise has served this master furniture maker for three decades |
51 |
| THREE SIMPLE
MOLDINGS You can learn to carve without spending a fortune on tools |
52 |
| - Making sense
of gouges |
53 |
| NO-BRAINER
VARNISH TECHNIQUE Applying thinned varnish with a paper towel |
57 |
| COMPOUND-ANGLE
JOINERY Careful tenon layout is the key to cutting and mastering this intimidating joint |
60 |
| DUST DETECTOR Switch automatically turns on dust collector when machines are running |
66 |
| A CIRCULAR SAW
IN THE FURNITURE SHOP? This carpenter's tool, used with a sacrificial table and dedicated cutting guides, produces joint-quality cuts with ease |
70 |
| FULL-EXTENSION
WOODEN SLIDES Shopmade hardware designed to fit any drawer, large or small |
74 |
| THE LUYTENS
GARDEN BENCH Full-sized drawings and accurate templates help break a classic design into manageable parts |
78 |
| SHOPMADE
DOVETAIL TEMPLATES Half-blind joints may be variably spaced or fixed and any size you like |
86
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More issues are being added.
| Articles |
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| SHAPING CABRIOLE
LEGS Careful layout helps make graceful legs with smooth curves |
44 |
| PASTE WOOD
FILLERS Oil or water based: how and when to use each type |
50 |
| - Adding color
to filler |
53 |
| PLANNING
DIFFICULT GRAIN With a well-tuned plane and the right approach, tackling tricky figure doesn't mean sanding all day |
58 |
| DIAL CALIPERS Bring a machinist's accuracy to your woodworking |
62 |
| THOMAS
JEFFERSON'S WRITING DESK Build the Revolutionary War relic used to write the Declaration of Independence |
64 |
| TYING DOWN
LUMBER How to keep your mahogany off the highway |
72 |
| A GUIDE TO
DRAWER SLIDES Whether hidden, under-mount or side-mount, your choice depends on the project |
74 |
| - Pain-free
slide installation |
76 |
| LARGE-CAPACITY
SLIDING TABLES These tablesaw add-ons handle crosscutting tasks up to full-panel width |
78 |
| NINE AMATEURS
BUILD NEWPORT SECRETARIES A master of period furniture teaches a diverse group the ins and outs of one of America's finest cabinets |
84 |
| MICRO-ADJUSTABLE
ROUTER FENCE Joiner's fence lets you creep up on a perfect fit |
89 |
| Articles |
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| DRUM SANDERS FOR
THE SMALL SHOP A review of seven thickness sanders priced from $500 to $2,500 |
46 |
| A PRIMER ON
SEALERS How and why you can benefit from these often misunderstood products used under clear finishes |
52 |
| A ROUND KITCHEN
CLASSIC Learn the basics of bent lamination as you build this cherry table |
56 |
| DUST-PROOF YOUR
CONTRACTOR'S SAW A shopmade plywood back plate and simple undermount box collect dust at the source |
64 |
| JAPANESE PLANES
DEMYSTIFIED Tuning up a new wooden plane teaches you how to maintain the tool for life |
68 |
| - Learning to
plane on the pull stroke |
68 |
| PREVENT INJURY
TO YOUR HANDS, WRISTS AND FOREARMS Strategies to keep you in the shop and out of the doctor's office |
74 |
| KEEPING PLANK
DOORS FLAT Five solutions, from standard to stylish |
78 |
| SKEW-CHISEL
BASICS Improve your lathe skills by turning rows and rows of beads using only a skew chisel |
84 |
| FROM ROUGH TO
READY faster |
75 |
| INSTALLING A one-man system for preparing more stock in less time |
88 |
| - Rolling carts
for moving lumber |
93 |
| Articles |
|
| THE FIRST YEARS
OF FINE WOODWORKING A unique magazine started in an attic helps woodworkers share their passion |
46 |
| SAM MALOOF Reflections of a friend |
52 |
| - MALOOF'S
CHALLENGING CHAIRS |
55 |
| A SHORT HISTORY
OF DESIGN A visual guide to woodworking's enduring styles |
56 |
| TWO CASES: FOR
AND AGAINST CERTIFIED LUMBER Why I support forest certification |
64 |
| - Why certified
wood will not save the rain forests |
|
| WOOD CARVING HAS
BEEN MY LIFE A European-trained master says learning and teaching are the essence of her craft |
68 |
| TOOLS: THEN AND
NOW The popularity of woodworking has helped bring about better tools |
71 |
| UNDERSTANDING
WOOD, THANKS TO HOADLEY Knowing how different woods behave makes one a better furniture maker |
78 |
| PROFESSOR FRID A former student of Tage Frid describes the extraordinary experience of being taught by the Danish master |
80 |
| IN MY
IMAGINATION, ALL OF MY TOOLS ARE SHARP A tour of a tool junkie's shop and psyche |
86 |
| THE RESURGENCE
OF WOOD TURNING From a nadir in 1975, lathe-made work is a thriving phenomenon |
90 |
| A WOODWORKER'S
JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY Learning to love hand tools and power tools |
96 |
| A KRENOV
STUDENT'S NOTEBOOK Studying under James Krenov for a year could change your life for good |
98 |
| FINE
WOODWORKING, THE DOVETAIL AND ME Twenty-five years of pins and "tales" |
104 |
| MAGAZINE CABINET Strong joints ensure that this wall-mounted cabinet can handle a quarter century of Fine Woodworking magazines |
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| Articles |
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