#292-NOV/DEC 2021
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Online extras from FWW issue #292
Online extras from FWW issue #292 Video: Upholstery tools, materials, and concepts Michael Mascelli goes over the tools you’ll need to start upholstering, and the anatomy of a well-constructed chair…
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Kerf-bent wall cabinet
Philip Morley's small wall cabinet has sides that curve inward at the top, with an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, door, and open shelves.
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How to tame curved parts with patterns
Taking a tip from boatbuilders, Chris Becksvoort demonstrates his use of patterns to build identical parts, whether he's making a set of dining chairs, a lamp, a Shaker trestle table, a stool, or a Shaker round stand.
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Crosscut Sled for Large Panels
Steve Fikar's panel sled is guided by a single runner in one miter slot attached to a torsion-box base to keep the sled light.
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How to Upholster a Slip Seat
Michael Mascelli demonstrates how to create a finished, professional-looking upholstered slip seat.
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Japanese joinery in practice
The Japanese craft of tekizami, hand preparation of timber by craftspeople, is not commonly seen in great detail by other than the masters who build with it.
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Build a Handsome Chair with Limited Tools
Part 1: Seat and undercarriage. Curtis Buchanan gets to the basics of chairmaking with this Windsor made exclusively with a few basic hand tools.
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From the bench: Gift of lumber, gift of food
Volunteering during the pandemic led to the greatest wood haul of Zal Sarkari's life, and a chance to help others in the bargain.
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Carving with conflict
Alexander Grabovetskiy infuses his work with allegory about the conflicts of his life.
Other
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Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins
The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout.
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Workshop tip: Food vacuum sealer makes glues and finishes last longer
By excluding air, these sealers extend the life of your products.
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Workshop tip: Easy way to hide damage
Glue mixed with dry chips and dust gives a seamless patch.
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Workshop tip: Two handy stops for side-hung drawers
Produce a flush fit and keep the drawers from sliding out too far.
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Workshop tip: Circular saw sets the shape of a sculpted seat
A series of plunge cuts and a penciled layout make it easy.
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Workshop tip: Foolproof way to fit mitered dovetails
The tape lets you trim just one side of the miter while maintaining the perfect angle, producing a flawless fit.
Workshop Tips
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Tool review: JessEm Mite-R Excel II miter gauge
Find out why Chris Gochnour calls the new JessEm miter gauge the best he's ever used.
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Tool review: Veritas Bevel-Up #1 handplane
The Veritas No. 1 excels where its small sole allows for finesse and control in fitting, sizing, and shaping smaller parts.
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Tool review: Gramercy Tools splinter removal kit
The kit contains professional medical-grade tools for this very job: a beautiful set of tweezers and a sturdy, sharp, steel probe that stores in its own handle.
