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Fine Woodworking Issue #226  Sharpening Jointer KnivesHesitating to change them out, most of us leave our jointer knives in place long after they are dull. See how to hone them in place, in minutes. Learn how to sharpen planer knives without removing them from the machine. The government wants tighter regulation of tablesaw technology. Read on to learn the who, what, when, where, and why of a growing controversy. Build a Traditional Shaker Chimmney Cupboard In our latest Video Workshop, you'll learn how to build a traditional Shaker chimney cupboard that boasts lots of storage in a small footprint.  Masters of the Craft: Magical MarquetryLearn how furniture maker Ulrike Scriba uses a simple technique to create complex marquetry patterns. by Jonathan Binzen Fine Woodworking Issue #223 Tools & Shops: Winter 2011/2012 Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Do the Math: You'll save in the long run Read Roland Johnson’s detailed breakdown and formula for figuring out total costs and values involved with the different cutterhead scenarios. Diary of a Workbench Build Fine Woodworking Issue #222 November/December 2011 Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Nick Offerman Shop TourFind out why Nick Offerman of NBC’s Parks & Recreation is more at home in the shop than on the set. Extended Nick Offerman Shop Tour Slab-Flattening Jig 2.0 Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world How to Camber a Plane IronSee how to hone the perfect camber on your handplane irons with Chris Gochnour Build a Fir and Cherry Side Table Garrett Hack guides you through the construction of an elegant side table full of whimsical details, including a swing-out drawer that will put your skills to the ultimate test. Build a Walnut NightstandInspired by traditional Shaker designs, this walnut nightstand is built using strong, simple dowel joinery. Learn how to build it in an online video series on our sister site, StartWoodworking.com Basic Box-MakingSee how to hone the perfect camber on your handplane irons Masters of the Craft: Building from the Bottom Up Furniture maker Geoffrey Warner successfully marries live-edge tabletops with stout bases that celebrate the craft of joinery. by Jonathan Binzen Fine Woodworking Issue #221 September/October 2011 Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Flawless Finish from a CanLearn how to achieve a glass-smooth finish without investing in a high-priced spray rig with Mark Schofield Simple Cope and StickWatch this video to master the basics of cope-and-stick joinery with Michael Pekovich Guitar-Building Basics Watch every step of a guitar project that walks you through the entire kit-building process Build a Solid HumidorFWW web producer Ed Pirnik highlights the finer points of humidor construction Shop Gallery Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world Masters of the Craft:: A Woodworker is BornFrom publisher to woodworker, find out how this furniture maker traded in his pencil for a handplane by Jonathan Binzen
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Fine Woodworking Issue #219 Fine Woodworking Issue #218 March/April 2011 Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Introduction to Faceplate TurningCraft a beautiful platter of tiger maple using only four basic turning tools with Jimmy Clewes How to Drill Windsor Chair MortisesLearn how to drill Windsor chair mortises at the proper angle with an ingenious set-up using mirrors with Peter Galbert Reaming Windsor Chair MortisesIn part two of our video series on Windsor chair mortises, learn how to ream your mortises for a super-tight fit with Peter Galbert How to Use a Height GaugeLearn how to dial in more precise machinery set-ups by using a height gauge with Mark Schofield Measurement Conversion Chart A handy reference for fractional inches, decimal inches, and millimeters Arts and Crafts Dining Table The hayrake stretcher in this rustic table isn't as complicated as it looks Learn how to build the entire table step by step in this members-only video workshop. with Michael Pekovich Shop Gallery Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world You Want What? Contest Tell us your craziest client story (by posting a comment to this blog) for a chance to win a prize package valued at over $1500. Contest ends February 14, 2011. Masters of the Craft: Steve Brown Takes the Measure of a ChairA North Bennet Street School instructor shares his techniques for recording critical dimensions, shapes and construction details of a piece of furniture Fine Woodworking Issue #217 January/February 2011 Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Build a Classic Cherry Bookcase This new project features rock-solid construction and looks elegant, too. Learn how to build it step by step in this members-only video workshop. with Jeff Miller Against the Grain: Avoid Dovetail Disaster Identify the five woodworking no-no's in the photo Clever Sled for Curved Bevels on the Tablesaw
Learn an uncommon use for a common jig A Simple Way to Inlay Mother of Pearl Partners in Craft: Harold Wood and John O'BrienSee what happens when an artist and designer of custom airplane interiors joins forces with his best craftsman to push the boundaries of furniture making Fine Woodworking Issue #216 Tools & Shops Winter 2010/2011 New blog: Handwork Get the latest on the hand-tool world with techniques, reviews, and more Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Shop Questions: Ask John White Our shop guru is on tap to answer your questions about tools, maintenance, and even his new router table Build a Shaker Lap Desk This project features an inkwell drawer for a touch of nostalgia, but the desk can also store a laptop to serve a thoroughly modern purpose. It makes a perfect holiday gift. by Christian Becksvoort Garage Shop Makeover Tour Michael Pekovich's revamped garage shop with Michael Pekovich Shop Gallery Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world Share Your Shop Post photos of your own workspace in our gallery Frame Pictures Like a Pro Whip out custom picture frames with these free tips—just in time for the holidays Pro Portfolio: Tool Chest with an Arts and Crafts LegacyFine Woodworking Issue #215 November/December 2010 New blog: Handwork Get the latest on the hand-tool world with techniques, reviews, and more Woodworking Plans Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans Against the Grain: Ripping at the Tablesaw Identify the five woodworking no-no's in the photo Video Workshop: Build a Hybrid Roubo Workbench This modern twist on a traditional workbench design features tail and twin-screw vises from Lie-Nielsen and a timber-frame base with John Tetreault Pro Portfolio: David Haig David Haig at WorkWatch David Haig bend the wood and cut the joinery for his dream rocker (back cover) Fine Woodworking Issue #214 September/October 2010 Tablesaw Lawsuit: The Continuing Saga Check out reader comments and breaking news on this case by Patrick McCombe Contest: Got Jigs? Enter yours for a chance to win a set of Rockler Bench Cookies Fast Fix: Build a Custom Drawer for Your Router Bits Learn how to build a custom storage device that will protect and organize your router bits with Thomas McKenna Video Workshop: Build a Sleek Entertainment Center Against the Grain: Hand-Cut Dovetails Identify the five woodworking no-no's in the photo How to Handle Small Parts Without Losing any Fingers See the saw hook and shooting board in action with Matt Kenney Video Workshop: Build a Trestle Table Catch every step of the action as Gary Rogowski crafts a versatile trestle table in front of our cameras Howard Werner: Artist with a ChainsawFurniture sculpted from big chunks of wood Fine Woodworking Issue #213 July/August 2010 Animation: Dedicated Finger-Joint Sled Watch an animated version of a tablesaw sled that cuts perfect finger joints by Dennis Theisen Man Wins Big Money in Tablesaw Lawsuit Check out reader comments and breaking news on this case by Patrick McCombe Put Your Furniture Photos to Work Find lighting tips and ideas for sharing your photos by Michael Pekovich Built-in Build-Off It's carpenter vs. woodworker as we go behinds the scenes of a tradesmen's challenge and capture tips for better built-ins with Tony O'Malley and Gary Striegler Fast Fix: Dead-on Dadoes See a super-simple fence that will let you rout a wide dado without a wide bit with Thomas McKenna A North Bennet Street School GalleryHear from NBSS teachers and alumni and see photos of their work Seth Rolland: Slicing MaestroSeth Rolland (back cover) creates astonishing shapes, without touching a steambox or using laminations Fine Woodworking Issue #212 May/June 2010 The Surface-Prep BattleWatch a replay of our hand- vs. power-tool duel Animation: Low-Tech Tablesaw Tune-Up Four simple steps ensure square and accurate cuts Workshop: Two Ways to Build a Box Boxes can be deceptively difficult, but clever techniques guarantee gorgeous results Adrian Potter: Thinking Furniture An array of pieces by an Australian furniture maker and sculptor whose work brims with technical innovations Fine Woodworking Issue #211 March/April 2010 Build a Dedicated Sharpening Bench Rock-solid joinery and a stable work surface combine to form a dedicated sharpening bench. Follow along with our blogger and download the free plan. by Tom Fidgen Blades for Chip-Free Cuts Includes a review of Delta’s new 80-tooth crosscut blade by Mark Schofield Fast Fix: Say Good-bye to Squeeze-outQuick, smart video shop tips offer simple solutions to common woodworking problems. This month, learn now to stop glue squeeze-out. Workshop: A Period Furniture Primer Master furniture maker Philip C. Lowe takes you step by step throught he creation of three classic details: • Queen Anne style cabriole leg • Flame finial • Sheraton-style leg with reeding Aaron Radelow's Reproduction Marquetry TableSee the tables and follow the building process How to Make Leaded Glass WindowsSee the details, step by step Hank Gilpin: Exploring the American ForestSee more work built from scrap wood Fine Woodworking Issue #210 January/February 2010 Turn a Shaker LegExpert guidance helps you breeze through this elegant turning Workshop: Build a Small Tool CabinetLearn how to build a hanging cabinet perfect for your favorite hand tools or collectibles Fast FixQuick, smart video shop tips offer simple solutions to common woodworking problems. December's releases include a clever shop-block solution, a quick-to-make miter-saw "stand", and an easy way to drill for shelf pins. Shootout: Tenons: Hand vs. Power Tools (coming January 21)Tune in at 1:30 p.m. EST as two experts face off with Matt Kenney and Michael Pekovich Pro Portfolio: Doug Mooberry and Kinloch WoodworkingSee more of Doug Mooberry's designs and hear him talk about his work Fine Woodworking Issue #209 Tools & Shops Winter 2009/2010 What Makes My Bench WorkA video tour of a workbench that was 30 years in the making Workshop: Build a Small Tool CabinetLearn how to build a hanging cabinet perfect for your favorite hand tools or collectibles Shootout: Surface Prep: Hand vs. Power ToolsWatch the replays from our live video event shot Nov. 12 with Asa Christiana and Michael Pekovich Pro PortfolioTour Brad Smith's shop and get a close-up look at how he makes his furniture Fine Woodworking Issue #208 November/December 2009 Game: Spot the Difference Enjoy a close-up look at 15 of Fine Woodworking's most popular cover photos and exercise your eyes. You have 30 seconds to find the differences Reader Gallery Take part in our monthly gallery challenges for a chance to win a prize Built-In Contest Results Meet the winners of last month's gallery contest Pro Portfolio: Planks into PoetryWork by Michael Hurwitz Fine Woodworking Issue #207 September/October 2009 Reader Gallery Take part in our monthly gallery challenges for a chance to win a prize  Sam Maloof: Reflections on a Master MakerMemories from our online communityA never-before-published Q&A with MaloofAn archive of interviews with and stories about Maloof Testing 18-Volt Cordless DrillsSee how these we put these compact and powerful tools through a real-world torture test Design Your Own Patterns Using Striped Veneer The best way to start? Tape two mirrors together Video Workshop: Build a Garden Bench Learn how to build this garden bench with step-by-step video instruction from a Fine Woodworking editor Pro Portfolio: Labor of LoveWork by Judith Ames and Hank Holzer Fine Woodworking Issue #206 July/August 2009 Reader Gallery Post photos of your work Win a SawStop Tablesaw Tool chests/cabinets wanted: Upload pictures by June 30 for a chance to win Fine Woodworking's Guide to Safety Videos, quizzes, and more to help you avoid injury in the shop A Prescription for Sharpening WoesTwo readers hone their skills with help from our expert. Part one of a five-part video series. Finish Recipe: Shaker Chest of Drawers Traditional oil-and-varnish finish is repairable and easy Plane Wars: Who Begot Who Comparing planes from Lie-Nielsen, Wood River, and Stanley Video Workshop: How to Build a Small Step Stool Step-by-step video instruction, including a complete lesson in wedged mortise-and-tenon joinery Create a High Gloss in MinutesUse an electric polisher and automotive polishing compound to create a mirror finish in no time Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every time with Mark Arnold Pro Portfolio: A Musician in the WoodshopWork by furniture maker John Cameron Fine Woodworking Issue #205 May/June 2009 Reader Gallery Share your work to win a prize Hot-Pipe Steam BendingFortune shows his easy technique for bending thin strips of wood to virtually any shape. Part one of a three-part video series. Finish Recipe: Arts and Crafts Look Without Harsh Chemicals Paolini mimics the look of a traditional Stickley finish on his bow-arm Morris chair without fuming the piece using industrial ammonia How to Build a Bow-Arm Morris Chair Watch how Paolini builds this recliner, sharing expert tips and tricks along the way. It’s our first ever woodworking project published simultaneously in print and on video. Foolproof Brushing Techniques Learn how to use the right brush for the right job Quick Tip: Jointing Without a Jointer Learn a jointer-free way to get an absolutely straight, square edge with a router. It's the perfect technique for panel glue-ups. Pro Portfolio: The Clever ChairMichael Fortune builds efficiency into the process of making custom furniture. Learn about his process for designing and riffing on his trademark No. 1 Chair. process Fine Woodworking Issue #204 March/April 2009 Reader Gallery Upload photos of your work, and you could win more than $100 in prizes Finish Recipe: Antique Oil Finish for a Bow-Front Hall Table Give your project an antique finish in three easy steps Segmented Stringing Dazzles and Unifies How a veteran woodworker uses thin strips of holly and ebony to accent his furniture How to Apply StringingThe secret is a tapered groove and a tapered strip of inlay. Watch how the two come together. Sharpening BasicsLearn one affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp Build a Sturdy Workbench Watch as assistant editor Matt Kenney builds a solid-wood workbench A Clear Finish for Maple See how to preserve maple's pure, pale look using a water-based finish Sharpening Tips: How to Crown a Plane Iron Eliminate plane tracks on your wood by cambering your plane blade Pro Portfolio: Brian David ReidWork by a Maine craftsman who takes traditional furniture concepts and gives them a playful spin Pro Portfolio: The Past RecapturedAllan Breed recreates classic New England furniture Fine Woodworking Issue #203 January/February 2009 The New Reader Gallery Upload your own work Drawers that BreatheSee video of this amazing piece breathing and learn more about the unique leg construction techniques Finish Recipe: A Classic Step Stool Pop the grain and protect your wood with this easy finish Finish Recipe: Hickory and Ash Blanket Chest Give your projects a great finish in two easy steps with Peter Turner Joinery ShootoutSee which joints performed the best in a stress test Touring The Gamble HouseTake a guided tour of the historic Arts and Crafts bungalow and furniture collection of Greene and Greene Boulle Marquetry BasicsGet step-by-step instruction for executing this decorative technique from the late 17th century in this excerpt from Kopf’s new DVD Workshop: Easy to Make Entertainment Center "The Wood Whisperer" shows you how to craft this beginner's project using a small collection of power tools How to Install Butt Hinges An easy method for installing these durable hinges using a combination of hand and power tool skills Pro Portfolio: Subtropical VirtuosoAustralian Grant Vaughan carves sensational vessels on his veranda Fine Woodworking Issue #202 Tools & Shops Winter 2008/2009 The New Reader Gallery Upload your own work Shop ToursTake a virtual trip to four different shops Chris Gochnour's Garage ShopAnatole Burkin's Garage WorkshopUnderground Workshop in Montreal Fight Kickback with a Riving KnifeSee kickback in action and learn how a riving knife can help prevent it Build a Small Cabinet Frame-and-Panel CabinetWatch Tim Rousseau, an instructor at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, build a small cabinet that would work well as a nightstand or a side table How to Make a Cope-and-Stick Joint Andy Rae shows you how to make a strong and easy cope-and-stick door, from router-bit setup through assembly and glue-up Pro Portfolio: Micro Maestro William R. Robertson builds an international reputation at 1/12th scale Fine Woodworking Issue #201 November/December 2008 Watch the Dovetail Doctor in ActionSee how a reader quickly improves his dovetail technique in two days How to Hang Your WorkA closer look at the cleats and hangers you can use to hold cabinets and shelves on the wall Tool ReviewsCatch up with FWW editors as they take a first look at important new tools unveiled at a major industry trade show. There’s the new Delta Unisaw, a new bandsaw from Powermatic, and much more. Learn to Use a Router Plane Contributing editor Garrett Hack shows two ways that this venerable but often overlooked handtool can help you work faster One Bookcase, Two Bases Join award-winning woodworker and teacher Philip C. Lowe in this video workshop, building a bookcase with adjustable shelves. You'll get two options for the base: a flat-bracket base or an ogee bracket foot. Western Hardwood Suppliers A list of lumberyards selling alder, bay laurel, claro walnut, madrone, or tanoak Resawing and Grain-MatchingSee two ways to resaw stock for boxes and how to match the grain across a mitered joint Pro Portfolio: Duncan GowdyHow Duncan Gowdy carves, bleaches, pickles, and stains wood to find landscapes in the grain Fine Woodworking Issue #200 September/October 2008 Side Table: Finishing Recipe An arts-and-crafts-looking finish, but without the fuming BLOG: Live from IWF 2008 Get our firsthand take on the cutting-edge tools and machines at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta Five Essential Router-Table Jigs In ActionWatch how these easy-to-make jigs let you do more with a router table How to Pop the Curl in CherrySee how a combination of Danish oil and lacquer brings out the figure in "blotchy" cherry Build a Side ChairGet step-by-step instruction and a downloadable project plan An Easy Way to Check Tablesaw Alignment John White shows how you can ensure that your tablesaw blade is parallel to the rip fence How to Adjust a Jointer John White shows how to fine-tune the height of a jointer for perfectly straight cuts with no snipe Furniture from Western HardwoodsSee woodwork in alder, bay laurel, claro walnut, madrone, and tanoak, with commentary from the makers Western Hardwood Suppliers A list of lumberyards selling alder, bay laurel, claro walnut, madrone, or tanoak Pro Portfolio: Peter SouthallMore about Peter Southall's arched-furniture designs Fine Woodworking Issue #199 July/August 2008 Jigs for Smooth Curves A gallery of circle- and curve-cutting jigs from a master of the bandsaw, plus measured drawings so you can make your own The FWW Video PodcastGo behind the scenes with editor Asa Christiana to learn how the articles in this issue came together Upholstering the Prairie SettleWatch Kevin Rodel make simple but elegant cushions for his Arts and Crafts sofa Sharpening Tips In an exclusive series of how-to videos, woodworker and teacher Bob Van Dyke answers readers' questions about all aspects of sharpening Pro Portfolio: Diving Deep into the DetailsLong, complex projects in a range of styles keep a career exciting Fine Woodworking Issue #198 May/June 2008 How the Knives Were TestedA closer look at how contributing editor Steve Latta conducted his tests A Fast-Drying Wiping FinishContributing editor Roland Johnson revs up his varnish-tung oil mixture Bandsaws: Your Questions Answered A 9-part series with Roland Johnson, showing how to adjust the wheels, tires, blade, and guides to keep your bandsaw running smoothly Weekend Project: Build a Shooting Board Get step-by-step instructions and a free downloadable plan, plus a video of the shooting board in use Pro Portfolio: Behind the Scenes at the Irion CompanyTour a reproduction shop with a passion for period furniture Period PiecesA series of slideshows featuring nearly all the period masterpieces reproduced by the Irion Company, plus your chance to comment on the selection in our online forum Fine Woodworking Issue #197 March/April 2008 Cut Through-Mortises with a RouterHow to use a template and guide bushings to make through mortises with no tearout Resawing and MiteringIn this excerpt from his DVD on box-making, Doug Stowe shows two ways to resaw stock and how to use a tablesaw sled to cut precise miters and match the grain across the joint Two Versatile Miter Sleds In this excerpt from his book Basic Box Making, Doug Stowe shows how to make two tablesaw accessories that let you cut accurate miters in any size of workpiece Precise Dovetails: Tips for Laying Out Tails Andy Rae shares his secrets for making a dovetailed drawer that's square, flush, and flat at the corners Sleigh Bed: Finish Recipe This hand-applied finish requires no specials skills and brings out the beauty in the wood Tool Test Continued: Forstner Bits Performance data for nine additional brands Woodworking Projects for Kids A new series of step-by-step instructions and plans for projects that children as young as five can build Pro Portfolio: A Vision in WhiteSee stunning examples of work by a self-taught woodcarver who's the modern-day equal of 17th-century master Grinling Gibbons Fine Woodworking Issue #196 January/February 2008 Setting the Blade in a Wood PlaneWatch how a few gentle taps with a hammer set the blade in a Krenov-style plane for superior performance Sunburst Finishing TechniqueSee how two dyes worked together transform an already impressive piece of figured maple into something remarkable Technique for Inlaying LettersLearn how to personalize your work with inlaid letters Pennsylvania Spice Box: Finish Recipe Step-by-step instructions for a rubbed-on and spray-on shellac finish Pennsylvania Spice Box: Inlay Pattern Download Get the front and back designs for this project A Strong but Simple Joint on the Tablesaw The locking rabbet joint is easy to set up and quick to cut; it yields strong drawers and boxes Make a Traditional Mirror Frame Get step-by-step assembly instructions and download a free project plan Pro Portfolio: Arts and Crafts ExplorerSee how Kevin Rodel has put his unique stamp on classic Arts and Crafts designs Fine Woodworking Issue #195 Tools & Shops Winter 2007/2008 Get the Most from Your PlanerLearn how to make a planer cut safely and smoothly, without tearout or snipe A Sliding Crosscut Table for DeWalt's Hybrid TablesawA unique accessory expands the capabilities of this new saw Find a Sharpening Service A list of companies to call on when cutting tools get dull Blog: The Smart Shop (temporarily unavailable) Read Matthew Teague's account of building his garage workshop Online Classroom: Build a Multi-Drawer Cabinet See two approaches to drawer-making, with lessons on full and half-blind dovetails Inlay Made Easy Learn a technique for precise cutting and fitting to create stunning inlays Pro Portfolio: A Cherry Briefcase That Holds 35 ToolsInspired by the famed H.O. Studley tool chest, a young woodworker built a case to carry his hand tools Fine Woodworking Issue #194 November/December 2007 8 Questions on HandplanesWoodworker Philip C. Lowe answers questions from readers about choosing handplanes, and demonstrates techniques Make a Danish-Cord SeatWatch Mark Edmundson weave the cord seat on a bench inspired by a Danish design Make a Simple Spray Booth Inexpensive foldaway booth lets you safely spray indoors Spraying Lacquer Finish Recipe This quick and durable finish is a perfect fit for an everyday bookcase Wipe-on Oil Finish Recipe Step-by-step process for applying three coats of wipe-on oil. SketchUp Blog: Design. Click. Build. Read and learn more about SketchUp from Tim Killen and other bloggers Two Designs for Carved Rosettes How to create a three-tier rosette and a walnut-shell rosette Pro Portfolio: Adrian FerrazzuttiA look at the evolution and growth of a furniture designer Fine Woodworking Issue #193 September/October 2007 The Wood Butcher PapersWoodworker and humorist Saul Isler introduces his year-long audio series with the story of his first encounter with pen-pal James Krenov Free-Form Steam BendingBend a workpiece in two directions in this technique for creating curved and twisted furniture parts Tour a Boutique LumbermillFollow along with a day in the life of a Pennsylvania custom mill to see how trees are harvested, cut, and dried to create furniture-grade lumber Directory of Mini Mills Find contact information for sawyers and boutique lumberyards recommended by Fine Woodworking readers and authors Make Your Own Banding Router bits and hot sand create bandings with a striking 3D effect for decorating furniture Evaluating 14-in. BandsawsSee how we tested these essential shop machines for resaw capacity and general fit and finish Is Someone Copying Your Design? Join our online discussion about the ethical and legal implications of copying a furniture design Pro Portfolio: Masterful ApprenticeshipCollege of the Redwoods grad Kevin Kauffunger talks about getting started as a furniture maker Fine Woodworking Issue #192 July/August 2007 Project Plan: Dead-Flat Assembly TableThe first installment of our exclusive Web-only project series hosted by FineWoodworking.com's new contributing editor Pennsylvania Man Wins a ShopHigh-school woodworking teacher takes home $5,000 in tools for his essay on why he deserves a new shop Testing Wood GluesA scientific approach to measuring the strength of various adhesives from yellow glue to epoxy Assembling an Adirondack ChairWatch the parts go together and learn a simple technique for cutting and shaping the arms Radial-Arm Drill PressesA look at three benchtop models that offer extra reach and tilting heads Pro Portfolio: Turner, Carver, RealistMaine wood artist Jacques Vesery creates deceives the eye with turned and sculpted objects inspired by nature Fine Woodworking Issue #191 May/June 2007 Drawbored Mortise and TenonMake this tight-fitting joint even stronger by driving a peg through off-set holes Mixing and Applying WaxMix in dry pigments or artist's oil colors to create colored waxes for decorating or protecting wood surfaces Using a Self-Centering Mortise JigShop-built router jig is a smart solution to cutting mortises for floating mortise-and-tenon joinery Turning Big BowlsSee how today's heavy-duty lathes are designed to handle large-scale work from bed posts to massive burls Pro Portfolio: Joint WizardryJapanese craftsman Kintaro Yazawa takes traditional joinery to a new level Fine Woodworking Issue #190 March/April 2007 Engineer Shelves With The Sagulator Online calculator determines thickness and length to prevent shelves from sagging Making an Arts and Crafts ChairExplore the design and construction of this project and see how the back splat is constructed and assembled Jointer/Planer Combo ChangeoverSee how these combination machines change from one tool to another Festool Domino Takes on MortisesNew joinery system combines the strength of mortise-and-tenon joints with the ease of a biscuit joiner Easy Dovetail LayoutLay out hand-cut dovetails with a ruler and simple math Marking System Keeps Track of Parts Cabinetmaker's triangles ensure that the sides, back, and front of a dovetail assembly are properly oriented Second Life as a WoodworkerAn architect-turned-furniture maker talks about changing careers and the furniture that inspired him Fine Woodworking Issue #189 January/February 2007 Details of a Country HutchView a narrated tour of this project, with details on its construction and design Make a Tapered Sliding DovetailA router, plywood fence, and shim make easy work of producing this sturdy mechanical joint for shelves and partitions When East Meets WestSee more of the exhibit, with audio commentary from curators and artists Reviews of the latest books and videos about woodworking Fine Woodworking Issue #188 Tools & Shops Annual Issue - Winter 2006/2007 Spindle-Sander BasicsExplore the anatomy and uses of an oscillating spindle sander New Tools for 2007: Video Coverage from IWFSee what new tools manufacturers are rolling out for 2007 in our video coverage from the International Woodworking Fair  Lie-Nielsen: UnpluggedHand-tool scion Tom Lie-Nielsen talks about the evolution of his company in a one-on-one interview Tune Up Your Crosscut SledMake it last and make it safe with a few simple upgrades with Gary Rogowski Pro Portfolio: Furniture MillHistoric mill in Cumberland, Maine, is home to contemporary furniture maker Gregg Lipton and his shop Fine Woodworking Issue #187 November/December 2006 Details of a HuntboardTake a tour of this updated classic for more information about its construction and design details Huntboard Project Plan Purchase a detailed project plan in the Taunton store Make a Tapered Sliding DovetailA router, plywood fence, and shim make easy work of producing this sturdy mechanical joint for shelves and partitions with Matt Berger Tool Test: Half-Blind Dovetail Jigs These basic but dependable router jigs deliver half-blind dovetails with fixed spacing by Fred Sotcher In-Depth Test Results: Waterborne Finishes View the full test findings from our exhaustive look at waterborne finishes by Chris A. Minick Tune Up a Shoulder PlaneSharpen the blade and clean up the tool to ensure top performance Letter Carving BasicsA long-time sign carver demonstrates his techniques for carving the letter R with T.J. McDermott Pro Portfolio: London CallingWork by the English furniture maker Richard Williams Fine Woodworking Issue #186 September/October 2006 Perfecting a Lap JointTwo ways to repair a miscut lap joint with Philip C. Lowe Routing With a TemplateShape furniture parts reliably with a template and a flush-trimming router bit with Scott Gibson Details of a Queen Anne Side ChairGet a close-up look at the making of this 18th-century classic Pro Portfolio: Design from Down UnderNature and a vivid imagination inspire the designs of an Australian furniture maker Fine Woodworking Issue #185 July/August 2006 Shaping Furniture with Power ToolsOrganic furniture designs come to life with angle grinder, rasps, and a sculptor's eye with Jere Williams Touring a Woodworker's KitchenDiscover the design and construction considerations that go into building custom kitchen cabinetry with Scott Gibson Online diary of a woodworker and author chronicles the process of designing and building a detached workshop Furniture from Western HardwoodsOverlooked hardwoods can give your projects a distinctive look Pro Portfolio: Gerald CurryMaine woodworker evokes the classical style in his modern furniture designs Fine Woodworking Issue #184 May/June 2006 Take a tour of Lonnie Bird's four-poster bed
Explore the design and construction details of this reproduction 18th-century classic with a tour by the maker with Lonnie Bird The inspiration for this sofa table was the arched base of a bridge Slideshow: mantel designs A mantel to complement the style of any home Cam-Operated Carving WorkstationLearn how to use this versatile setup to hold your carving blanks securely by Frederick C. Wilbur Excerpt: Make a Chair from a TreeA look at the process of making traditional greenwood chairs with John Alexander Pro Portfolio: Perfectly IrregularFrom fantasy to classical design, one furniture maker describes what inspires his broad range of work by Michael Cullen Fine Woodworking Issue #183 March/April 2006 Two Ways to Make Cock BeadingUse a router or traditional hand tools to produce material for this drawer detail Sharpening a Dovetail SawTune up a dull saw to cut fast and straight in five steps A Tool Kit for Sharpening HandsawsFind out which tools are required to revive a dull handsaw Steve Casey's Project Diary Elegant tapered legs are shaped by hand Fine Woodworking Issue #182 January/February 2006 Shaping Tapered LegsElegant tapered legs are shaped by hand Fine Woodworking Issue #181 Tools & Shops Annual Issue - Winter 2005/2006 A Shop Built Around an IslandSpace-saving design improves work support, storage, and dust collection Fine Woodworking Issue #180 November/December 2005 8-in. Jointers Under $1,400 Many jointers look alike, but a closer inspection of the details separate some from the pack Fine Woodworking Issue #179 September/October 2005 Contractor Saw Tune-upAdjust a saw for perfect rips and crosscuts Cut Matching CurvesRouter templates ensure a perfect fit between panels and solid-wood edging Fine Woodworking Issue #178 July/August 2005 Tablesaw Tapering JigAdjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled Fine Woodworking Issue #176 March/April 2005 A Printable Cutlist Use this blank chart to create a cutlist for your next woodworking project Fine Woodworking Issue #174 Tools & Shops Annual Issue - Winter 2004/2005 A Safer Tablesaw As one company prepares to take its safety-centered cabinet saw to the mass market, here's a look back at an early demonstration of the technology Fine Woodworking Issue #171 July/August 2004 Cut List for Pennsylvania Tall Clock Most of the clock is curly maple, but some parts that don't show are poplar Fine Woodworking Issue #169 March/April 2004 More about Cherry A further look at America's premier cabinetwood Viscosity Conversion Chart For proper atomization, you must check the viscosity of your finish with a viscosity cup and then adjust your spray-gun settings accordingly Talking Furniture Design Atlanta exhibit includes sculpted chairs by Ed Moulthrop Fine Woodworking Issue #168 January/February 2004 Cove Angle Calculator A few quick keystrokes yield tablesaw-blade and fence-angle settings Fine Woodworking Issue #166 November/December 2003 World Wide Woodworking An online portfolio can provide a virtual window into your woodshop A Simple Way to Upholster Chairs Slim, comfortable slip seat works for most chairs and uses common materials Fine Woodworking Issue #161 January/February 2003 Why a Combination Machine Works for Me A veteran woodworker explains what changed his mind about combination machines and why he's still happy with his seven years later Fine Woodworking Issue #159 November/December 2002 Squaring Up a Square An edged needle file is all you need for tuning up a combination square Sources for Entertainment-Center Supplies Sources for Steel Wool and Abrasive Pads Fine Woodworking Issue #158 September/October 2002 Making Three-Phase Machines Work in a One-Phase Shop Most heavy machinery is designed to be run on three-phase electrical power, but a number of options are available to get the tools running in your one-phase home shop Fine Woodworking Issue #149 May/June 2001 Workbench Hardware A complete parts list for Dick McDonough's workbench, featured in the May/June 2001 issue of Fine Woodworking (#149) Fine Woodworking Issue #148 March/April 2001 Parts for Chisel Plane A complete parts list for the wooden chisel plane featured in Norm Pollack's article in the March/April 2001 issue of Fine Woodworking (#148) |
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