#218–Mar/April 2011
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How to Apply Wiping Varnish
Six easy steps to a flawless finish
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Classic Shaker Cupboard with project plans
Handsome storage cabinet is comfortable in any room
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Dial In Setups with a Height Gauge
$40 tool eliminates test cuts
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Windsor Rocker Without Special Tools: Part 1
Make the seat, drill the angled mortises for the legs and back, and build the base.
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Frame-and-Panel Doors Made Easier
A pro's tips for building, fitting, and hanging a traditional door
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Used Machines Can Be a Steal
Learn how to avoid lemons, and you’ll get serious power and capacity for less money
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Elements of Federal
Take a walk through history and learn how to combine the classic elements
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Faceplate Turning Is Fun
Shed your inhibitions: there’s more to owning a lathe than turning knobs and legs.
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The Secret to Great Glue-Ups
You can cut the most accurate joinery in the world, but if your glue-up is not done correctly, you've missed the boat. The secret is clamping cauls, sized and applied…
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Proper Dovetail Layout for Hanging cabinets
Q: I’m making a hanging wall cabinet and would like to use dovetails to join the sides to the top and bottom. Should I put the tails on the sides…
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For Accurate Miters, Set the Blade with a Drafting Triangle
Q: I use a drafting triangle to set my tablesaw blade to 45° for miters. I stand the triangle on the saw table and tilt the blade until they touch,…
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Quick Fix for Tapping Wood
Q: John White used Allen-head screws to level his router table (Space-Saving Router Table, FWW #216). Did he use a tap for threading metal to tap the plywood? If not,…
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Not Just White Oak Can Be Fumed
Q: I like the look of fumed white oak, and the process is foolproof. Are there other woods that can be fumed? Andy Teague, Norwalk, CT A: White Oak Fumes…
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How to Sharpen a Router Plane Blade
These small blades can be difficult to sharpen. Here are some tips to make the task easier.
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Try Back-Beveling Your Plane Blade
This sharpening step tames the wildest wood without tearout.
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Colorize Your Turnings
Unleash your creative side with bright dyes
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Heart of the Back
The nine separate parts that make up the back have to be linked seamlessly and flow together fluidly. See how he did it.
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How to Use a Height Gauge
Learn how to dial in more precise machinery set-ups by using a height gauge.
Articles
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Fraction Conversion Chart
Use this free chart to convert measurements between fractions, inches, and millimeters.
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How to Ream Windsor Chair Mortises
In part two of our video series on Windsor chair mortises, learn how to properly ream your mortises for a super-tight fit.
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How to Drill Windsor Chair Mortises
Learn how to drill these mortises at the proper angle with an ingenious setup using mirrors.
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How to Use a Height Gauge
Learn how to dial in more precise machinery set-ups by using a height gauge.
