#136–May/June 1999

Smoothing Planes

New planes out of the box, tuned up and tested-a look at the spectrum of smoothers, from $27 to $3,800

A Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman Style

Wedged tenons and clean lines dignify this oak original
Sanding Fids

These shop-made tools work like curved detail sanders, without a power cord
TLC for Spray Guns

Simple cleaning and lubrication keep a spray gun in top form
Router-Cut Columns

With two simple jigs, you can make large, wood cylinders without a lathe
Milk Paint

A traditional painted finish that improves with age
Bowl-Turning Basics

You don't have to be a master on the lathe to turn a useful, handsome bowl
Curved-Back Adirondack Chair

Built from 1-inch-thick mahogany, this outdoor chair will weather well with or without a finish.
Cabinet Saw Test

A review of 10 heavy-duty cabinet saws from Europe, North America and Taiwan