Copyright (c) 2012 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Woodworking - MPekovich's posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/MPekovich Sat, 26 May 2012 01:50:50 -0500 Fine Woodworking - MPekovich's posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/MPekovich Tue, 22 May 2012 12:24:16 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/47436/new-tool-cabinet-packs-in-a-lot-of-storage http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/47436/new-tool-cabinet-packs-in-a-lot-of-storage Posted by MPekovich
A full-size mock up ensured that all my tools would fit in my new tool cabinet. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/47436/new-tool-cabinet-packs-in-a-lot-of-storage Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:23:23 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46205/good-design-takes-courage http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46205/good-design-takes-courage Posted by MPekovich
Sometimes the first step to improving your design skills is admitting when your work falls short. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46205/good-design-takes-courage Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:42:57 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45593/sketchup-down-and-dirty http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45593/sketchup-down-and-dirty Posted by MPekovich
You don't have to be a SketchUp wiz to put the program to work in your furniture design. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45593/sketchup-down-and-dirty Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:10:13 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45263/shaker-chimney-cupboard-questions http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45263/shaker-chimney-cupboard-questions Posted by MPekovich
If you have any questions about the recent Shaker chimney cupboard video workshop, post them here and I'll be happy to answer them. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45263/shaker-chimney-cupboard-questions Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:24:48 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43226/a-better-way-to-fit-mitered-trim http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43226/a-better-way-to-fit-mitered-trim Posted by MPekovich
Faced with installing lots of mitered molding on doors for a built-in project, I came up with a technique for fast, perfect results. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43226/a-better-way-to-fit-mitered-trim Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41058/simple-tip-for-precise-glue-ups http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41058/simple-tip-for-precise-glue-ups Posted by MPekovich
Heres' a great way to dial in perfect glue-ups when accuracy is a necessity. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41058/simple-tip-for-precise-glue-ups Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last Posted by MPekovich
Collaboration with a blacksmith yields a beautiful, functional marking knife ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:23:52 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39875/making-the-best-of-a-small-shop http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39875/making-the-best-of-a-small-shop Posted by MPekovich
Infeed and outfeed clearance at every machine and plenty of room for hand work. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39875/making-the-best-of-a-small-shop Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:29:28 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39606/awfs-tool-news-oneida-hot-rods-the-common-shop-vac http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39606/awfs-tool-news-oneida-hot-rods-the-common-shop-vac Posted by MPekovich
Oneida unveils a new high-end shop vac system. But is it worth the price? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39606/awfs-tool-news-oneida-hot-rods-the-common-shop-vac Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:22:03 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39607/awfs-tool-news-new-finish-combines-the-best-of-oil-and-water-based-products http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39607/awfs-tool-news-new-finish-combines-the-best-of-oil-and-water-based-products Posted by MPekovich
Our oil-centric art director might just be ready to give water-based finishes a try. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39607/awfs-tool-news-new-finish-combines-the-best-of-oil-and-water-based-products Tue, 24 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37385/workbench-clamp-for-perfect-dovetails http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37385/workbench-clamp-for-perfect-dovetails Posted by MPekovich
A simple shop-made clamp makes it easy to hold work in place for chopping dovetails. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37385/workbench-clamp-for-perfect-dovetails Tue, 24 May 2011 10:40:36 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38087/rope-handle-spices-up-a-tea-box http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38087/rope-handle-spices-up-a-tea-box Posted by MPekovich
Just a simple dovetailed box with a rope to keep it closed. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38087/rope-handle-spices-up-a-tea-box Mon, 23 May 2011 11:17:32 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37737/fitting-drawers-to-a-crooked-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37737/fitting-drawers-to-a-crooked-table Posted by MPekovich
I borrowed a trick from curved table construction to fit drawer runners to a table with a bowed apron. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37737/fitting-drawers-to-a-crooked-table Mon, 09 May 2011 12:54:45 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37656/design-journal-let-the-function-drive-the-design http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37656/design-journal-let-the-function-drive-the-design Posted by MPekovich
A small sewing table posed some unique challenges that ultimately led to a fun design. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/37656/design-journal-let-the-function-drive-the-design Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/36327/how-to-make-a-drawbored-mortise-and-tenon-joint http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/36327/how-to-make-a-drawbored-mortise-and-tenon-joint Posted by MPekovich
Okay, maybe I'm not ready to get rid of my clamps just yet, but with drawbore pegs, I'll be doing a lot less clamping in the future. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/36327/how-to-make-a-drawbored-mortise-and-tenon-joint Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30907/total-garage-shop-makeover http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30907/total-garage-shop-makeover Posted by MPekovich
For the past 13 winters I've frozen my fingers off trying to woodwork in my Connecticut garage shop. I worked up a sweat this summer by replacing the doors, adding a raised floor, finishing the ceiling and insulating the walls. So bring on the snow, I plan on keeping warm and toasty this year. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30907/total-garage-shop-makeover Thu, 13 May 2010 14:16:48 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/27010/put-your-furniture-photos-to-work http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/27010/put-your-furniture-photos-to-work Posted by MPekovich
Not only is it easier than ever to take great pictures of your work, there's so much more you can do with them. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/27010/put-your-furniture-photos-to-work Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:04:37 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23664/photograph-your-mock-ups-for-a-better-view http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23664/photograph-your-mock-ups-for-a-better-view Posted by MPekovich
Digital cameras make it easy to get a better view of mock ups. With PhotoShop, you can make a small or partial mock-up life sized and put it in your house. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23664/photograph-your-mock-ups-for-a-better-view Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:19:55 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22491/mock-up-leads-to-a-happy-ending http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22491/mock-up-leads-to-a-happy-ending Posted by MPekovich
Time spent mocking up a project before building it helped me to dial in the design and get some important family feedback. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22491/mock-up-leads-to-a-happy-ending Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:28:39 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18964/tea-with-james-krenov http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18964/tea-with-james-krenov Posted by MPekovich
Recalling an afternoon spent with the master. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18964/tea-with-james-krenov Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:27:28 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18854/how-not-to-drive-your-wife-crazy-mockup-before-milling http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18854/how-not-to-drive-your-wife-crazy-mockup-before-milling Posted by MPekovich
Sometimes surprises are a bad thing. When making a project for your house, get your wife's input before you cut lumber. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18854/how-not-to-drive-your-wife-crazy-mockup-before-milling Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:39:31 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17551/shipping-furniture-a-happy-ending http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17551/shipping-furniture-a-happy-ending Posted by MPekovich
How to ship furniture across the country ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17551/shipping-furniture-a-happy-ending Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:35:50 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9931/tile-top-entry-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9931/tile-top-entry-table Posted by MPekovich
My brother found some Rookwood tiles on ebay and asked me to make a table for them. He likes arts and crafts furniture, but wanted something original. It was fun trying to be creative but still stay... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9931/tile-top-entry-table Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:52:45 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/378/wall-cabinet http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/378/wall-cabinet Posted by MPekovich
White oak cabinet with spalted tanoak drawer fronts. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/378/wall-cabinet Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:05:56 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/376/contemporary-sleigh-bed http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/376/contemporary-sleigh-bed Posted by MPekovich
This bed was for a friend whose only request was that is was comfortable to read in. The panels are coopered quartersawn cherry. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/376/contemporary-sleigh-bed Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:58:15 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/361/cabinet-with-bookshelves http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/361/cabinet-with-bookshelves Posted by MPekovich
Fereral-style cherry cabinet with broken pediment and walnut detail. A companion piece to a writing desk. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/361/cabinet-with-bookshelves Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:56:40 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/372/federal-desk http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/372/federal-desk Posted by MPekovich
Shaker meets federal desk in cherry with walnut trim ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/372/federal-desk Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:17:57 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/359/dresser-with-jewelry-box-and-mirror http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/359/dresser-with-jewelry-box-and-mirror Posted by MPekovich
This 7-drawer dresser with jewelry box is part of a Shaker bedroom set that included a pencil post bed night stands and a tall dresser. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/359/dresser-with-jewelry-box-and-mirror Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:14:21 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/221/cherry-writing-desk-with-silver-trout-inlay http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/221/cherry-writing-desk-with-silver-trout-inlay Posted by MPekovich
Cherry desk with secret compartments and inlayed silver fish for my son, Eli. The idea was a bomb-proof desk that could one day survive dorm life and serve as a small dining table in a first... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/221/cherry-writing-desk-with-silver-trout-inlay Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:58:34 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/161/dressing-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/161/dressing-table Posted by MPekovich
Bird's eye and tiger maple dressing table with walnut trim for my wife. I later added a desktop jewelry box. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/161/dressing-table Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:55:44 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/159/art-and-crafts-side-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/159/art-and-crafts-side-table Posted by MPekovich
Easy-to-build side table inspired by a Roycoft design. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/159/art-and-crafts-side-table Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:54:46 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/352/childs-rocker http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/352/childs-rocker Posted by MPekovich
A last-minute holiday gift for my then two-year old daughter Anna. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/352/childs-rocker