Skip to content
Fine Woodworking
Main Menu
Subscribe
GET THE MAGAZINE & MORE
Magazine Cover
  • Save 69% off the cover price
  • Or, get everything with UNLIMITED, including 40+ years of the online archive.
Subscribe Now!
Subscribe
  • Projects & Plans
  • How-To
  • Shop Tips
  • Tools & Materials
  • Videos
  • Magazine
  • Video Workshops
  • Members
  • Forum
  • Gallery
  • Blogs
  • More
    • Log In
    • Join
    Fine Woodworking Main Menu Subscribe

    Online Extras

    Videos are free to view for three months after publication of the related article in the magazine. After that they will become premium content for FineWoodworking.com subscribers only.

    The symbol indicates members-only content. Visit the member homepageto learn about the latest premium content for members of FineWoodworking.com.

    Become a member today to enjoy our complete library of videos and woodworking information online.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #256

    September/October 2016

    VIDEO: Turn Your Planer into a Jointer with Dillon Ryan

    If you have a board that's too wide for your jointer, you can use a planer sled for flattening. Assistant editor Dillon Ryan shows you how simple it is to do.

    VIDEO: FWW Drawing Board - Straight Talk on Straight Bits

    Something as simple as a straight router bit can get confusing fast. Web producer Ben Strano helps you choose the right router bit for the job.

    VIDEO: Can the Can(ned) Shellac

    Canned shellac is convenient, but if you want more control over your finish you'll need to mix your own. In this video, executive art director Mike Pekovich shows you how easy it is to make a batch of shellac from flakes.

    VIDEO: Tenons on the Bandsaw

    In this issue, Tim Rousseau uses a tablesaw to cut the double tenons on his frame-and-panel cabinet. In an excerpt from his Video Workshop, Rousseau shows you how to do the job with a bandsaw and a clever spacer-block trick.

    GAME: How well do you know our authors?

    You know their furniture and their articles, but do you know their faces? Test yourself and see how well you really know the authors of Fine Woodworking.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Lacework in Wood

    Pascal Oudet produces oak turnings that are as surprising as they are beautiful. By turning very thin and then sandblasting away the spring growth rings, he creates stunning pieces that are mostly air. This slide show presents a wide range of his astonishing work and a peek into his shop to see how he makes it.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #255

    July/August 2016

    VIDEO: Behind the Design - Duncan Gowdy

    Furniture maker Duncan Gowdy walks you through his design process—from inspiration to sketching, scale mockups, full-size mockups, and finally the finished piece.

    VIDEO: FWW Drawing Board - Does Your Tape Measure Up?

    Tape measures have a hook at the end that moves in and out to compensate for inside and outside measurements. However, after years of constant use, the holes wear out and can move 1⁄16 in. or more. In this Drawing Board video, you’ll learn how to make sure that your tape measure is still reliable.

    VIDEO: Tracksaw Crosscut Table

    Track saws are equally at home in the workshop and on the job site. Ben Strano shows how to build a table that will make the track saw your go-to tool for crosscutting panels that are too big for your tablesaw.

    VIDEO: Mixing and Applying Waxes

    As a professional furniture finisher, Peter Gedrys is no stranger to using wax. In this video, Gedrys demonstrates how he uses wax to take his finishes to the next level, mixing clear furniture wax with dry pigments and artist’s oil color to create decorative finishes, manmade patinas, and color-matched protective finishes for furniture.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Masters of Metal and Wood- Coming soon

    Fine Woodworking Issue #254

    May/June 2016

    VIDEO: Get Sharp Fast

    For instructor and furniture maker Bob Van Dyke, getting sharp is the first step to doing great work. Watch as he demonstrates his step-by-step routine, which yields razor-sharp eges in minutes.

    Install a Bullet Catch

    A solid-brass catch is a classy addition to any cabinet, but installing one can be tricky. Mike Pekovich takes the headache out of the process with a simple method that guarantees perfect alignment every time.

    Master the Scratch Stock

    A scratch stock is a great tool for dressing up your work. Use it to cut a bead along an edge, or to cut grooves for inlaid stringing. Veteran furniture maker and contributing editor Garrett Hack shows you how easy it is to make your own scratch stock and put it to use.

    Get Unstuck from Super Glue

    Super Glue is handy to have around the shop, but as many woodworkers know, you must be careful because it bonds to skin instantly. In this video, FineWoodworking.com web producer Ben Strano shows you what to do should you accidentally wind up in a sticky situation.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Arts and Crafts Coffee Table

    Watch as master furniture maker Kevin Rodel shows you how to build his elegant interpretation on a classic Limbert design.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Matthias Pliessnig- Coming soon

    This artist's process for steam bending white oak produces some of the most beautiful forms in contemporary furniture today.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #253

    March/April 2016

    VIDEO: Vacuum Veneering Unplugged

    Dillon Ryan shows that you don't have to spend a bundle to try vacuum veneering. Watch how a simple hand-pump method can make quick work of small curves like the ones Chris Gochnour incorporates into his skateboards.

    Forty Years, Forty Tools to give away!

    Fine Woodworking is giving away 40 great prizes to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Prizes will be rolled out throughout the year, so check back often to enter for your chance to win each prize.

    Tablesaw Joinery - Dovetails

    Mike Pekovich shows you how to make fast and accurate dovetails using a special blade on the tablesaw.

    Tablesaw Joinery - Box Joints

    Ed Pirnik demonstrates how a special set of blades helps make perfect box joints with very little fuss.

    John Tetreault's firewood box plans

    Time to cozy up to the fire? Help keep your fire burning with this beautiful kindling box at the ready. Plus, dress it up with mitered dovetails.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Arts and Crafts Coffee Table

    Watch as master furniture maker Kevin Rodel shows you how to build his elegant interpertation on a classic Limbert design.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: A New Home For Old Hardware: Tomas Braverman

    Sometimes it takes years to build the piece you've envisioned for a special set of hardware.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #252

    January/February 2016

    Taming Big Slabs

    Flattening massive boards can be a challenge, but Nick Offerman has a simple solution. Read about his clever router sled in a free online article.

    VIDEO: The Simple Art of Spoon Carving

    Windsor chairmaker Peter Galbert blows off steam by picking up a carving knife and whittling spoons. See how he creates his elegantly simple designs from start to finish in an online video.

    Win Free Woodworking Tools!

    Fine Woodworking is giving away 40 great prizes to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Prizes will be rolled out throughout the year, so check back often to enter for your chance to win each prize.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Beefy Bench with Storage

    When building this workbench, staffers Matt Kenney and Mike Pekovich turned to the Shakers for guidance. Follow along from start to finish for tips on building a rock-solid post-and-beam base, adding drawers to a workbench and installing a twin-screw vise.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Metamorphosis: Ron Layport's Carved Vessels

    Jim describes all of his workshop's features.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #251

    Tools & Shops 2016

    VIDEO: Installing a Vise

    A cast-iron vise is easy to install and a great addition to any bench. Watch this video to learn how to mount one to your bench.

    Shop Talk Live: Tablesaws Put to the Test

    Resident tool guru Roland Johnson takes a close look at midsize cabinet saws in this issue. Listen in on a Shop Talk Live podcast where he talks about the most important features to look for in a new saw.

    Marvelous Shopmade Machines

    FWW editor Tom McKenna has unearthed a bevy of ingenious homemade woodworking machines in this issue’s Looking Back department. Read the original articles in their entirety, and you may just be inspired to make your own.

    • Shopmade Bandsaw • Mortising Machine
    • Wooden Jointer • Shop-Built Thickness Sander
    • A Wooden Tablesaw • Shopmade Scroll Saw
    • Shopmade Lathes  

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Beefy Bench with Storage

    When building this workbench, staffers Matt Kenney and Mike Pekovich turned to the Shakers for guidance. Follow along from start to finish for tips on building a rock-solid post-and-beam base, adding drawers to a workbench and installing a twin-screw vise.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: A Complete Tour of Jim Tolpin's Shop

    Jim describes all of his workshop's features.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #250

    November/December 2015

    VIDEO: How to Use Traditional Milk Paint

    Milk paint is more than just a traditional finish—it’s a hallmark of Shaker design. Learn how to lay on a super-smooth coat of this 19th-century staple in our step-by-step video.

    VIDEO: Redesigning Furniture Classics

    Build beautiful furniture reproductions that aren’t beholden to old-world anachronisms. Listen to our in-depth interview with Fine Woodworking senior editor Matt Kenney.

    VIDEO: Understanding Tablesaw Safety Systems

    Today’s tablesaws are safer than ever. Learn how to leverage modern safety systems and get the most out of this workshop workhorse.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Secrets for Sanding and Surface Prep

    Sanding is the single most common surface-prep method available to furniture makers. But there’s more to it than simply navigating from grit to grit. Don’t miss our top tips for getting the most out of sandpaper.

    "40 Years of Inspiration" articles:

    Read the original articles that inspired our contributors. They are available for a limited time.

    • Exotic Woods • Drawer Bottoms • A Chair Maker's Workshop
    • Inlay Mother of Pearl • Boston Bombé Chest • Glueing Up
    • Curly Cherry Highboy • Curved Slot-Mortise & Tenon • Anatomy of a Chest of Drawers
    • Water and Wood • Sam Maloof • Making Music with a Plane
    • Hand Dovetails • Leaded Glass Made Easy  

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Michael Cullen: The Beautiful Bandsawn Box

    See dozens of this furniture-maker's boxes and how they were created on the bandsaw.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #249

    September/October 2015

    PODCAST: Furniture Maker Craig Thibodeau

    FWW contributing author Craig Thibodeau blends a modern aesthetic with old-world marquetry and parquetry techniques. Catch him on an all-new Shop Talk Live podcast.

    VIDEO: Bench Chisel Basics

    Get tips on how to wield this essential workbench companion to your advantage.

    VIDEO: High-Power Hinge Jig

    Learn how to build and use a versatile jig for routing dead-on hinge mortises in boxes or cabinets.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Pedestal Dining Table

    Furniture maker Timothy Rousseau demonstrates how to build a pedestal dining table from start to finish.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Hank Gilpin: Practicality with Zing

    A four-decade contributor to Fine Woodworking presents a bounty of woodwork.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #248

    July/August 2015

    PODCAST: Furniture Maker Chris Gochnour

    FWW contributing author Chris Gochnour sits down for an exclusive interview on Shop Talk Live.

    ARTICLE: Hot-rod a Handplane for Sliding Dovetails

    With this handy plane in hand, you can trim any sliding dovetail, straight or tapered, for a perfect fit.

    VIDEO SERIES: Introduction to Veneering

    Learn the basics of how to veneer wood in this three-part video series.

    VIDEO: How to Cut Mortises with a Plunge Router

    Refinements to a Fine Woodworking contributor’s jig yield faster mortises.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Carl Swensson: The Experimental Woodworker

    Journey into the workshop of a master builder in Baltimore.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #247

    May/June 2015

    VIDEO: Domino System Makes Joinery Fast and Easy

    Festool's Domino joinery system is able to crank out hybrid mortise-and-tenon joinery faster than you can mount your dado stack.

    ARTICLE: How to Edge Veneered Parts for a Clean Look

    Learn a pro’s secrets for veneered furniture parts so you can unleash the endless design potential of this time-honored technique.

    VIDEO: How to Bend Wood for Shaker Boxes

    Learn how to use boiling water and simple bending forms to create traditional Shaker oval boxes.

    ARTICLE: Fraction-to-Decimal Conversion Chart

    Download a simple chart for the conversion of fractional measurements.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Woodturning Basics

    Learn how to transform your firewood pile into gorgeous works of art with acclaimed wood turner Mike Mahoney.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Aaron Levine

    See and hear about the dynamic furniture Aaron Levine has made.

    WOODWORKING PLANS: Arts & Crafts Sideboard

    Purchase the printed plans for Gregory Paolini's sideboard.

    WOODWORKING PLANS: Nightstand

    Purchase the digital or printed plans for Michael Cullen's nightstand.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #246

    March/April 2015

    VIDEO: Shopmade Templates Simplify Dovetail Layout

    Aluminum flashing is transformed into simple patterns for laying out multiple dovetail joints with ease.

    VIDEO: Smart Woodworking Joinery Techniques

    Learn an efficient approach to cutting woodworking joinery.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Federal Side Table

    Steve Latta introduces you to the period elements of this Federal Side Table. From the cock beading and stringing on the drawer, to the shopmade banding on the legs and aprons, this small table serves up great lessons on a variety of period furniture.

    SHOP TALK LIVE 77: A Woodworker's Dream Job

    This week on Shop Talk Live, Lee Valley Tools technical advisor Vic Tesolin sits down to talk shop.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Jason Andrew Hernandez

    Details on the table in this issue and more of Hernandez’s furniture

    WOODWORKING PLANS: Mitered Box with Trays

    Purchase the print or digital plans for Matt Kenney's mitered box.

    WOODWORKING PLANS: Federal Side Table

    Purchase the print or digital plans for Steve Latta's side table.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #245

    January/February 2015

    VIDEO: Router Jigs Make Mortised Locks Easy

    A router and three jigs are all that's required to fit lock-sets precisely.

    VIDEO: Simple Cabinetry with Pocket Hole Joinery

    Low-cost jig produces basic cabinetry joinery that's easy and strong.

    VIDEO: How to Sharpen a Spokeshave

    Build a shopmade honing jig for a supersharp spokeshave.

    VIDEO: How to Engineer an Expanding Tabletop

    A clever mechanism makes it easy to outfit any table with an expanding top.

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Single Board Side Table

    Learn about the design and techniques used to create a contemporary side table that serves as an amalgamation of Shaker and 18th-century period furniture techniques.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Dean Pulver: Sculpted Furniture

    Pulver describes the path of his career and some of the influences on his work.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #244

    Tools & Shops 2015

    VIDEO: Mini Workbench Makes Detail Work Easier

    Raise detail work closer to eye level and make life in the shop that much easier.

    VIDEO: The Right Way to Change a Bandsaw Blade

    Learn how to properly install the right type of blade and say goodbye to blade drift forever.

    VIDEO: Romancing the Shop

    Journey into one woodworker's dream shop and watch him crank out gorgeous tool handles straight from the log

    VIDEO: How to Shim a Jointer

    Learn how to fix a sagging outfeed table on your jointer.

    Article: Easy levelers for shop work stands

    Hot-rod your leveling feet for easier adjustment.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Radical Conversions: Creating Woodshops in Surprising Spaces

    A variety of shop spaces in converted buildings

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Queen Anne Lowboy

    Philip C. Lowe demonstrates how to build a traditional Queen Anne Lowboy from start to finish.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #243

    November/December 2014

    VIDEO: Flawless Finish for Greene and Greene

    Unlock the secrets of Darrell Peart’s simple finish for Greene and Greene furniture.

    VIDEO: Rethinking the Cabriole Leg

    Learn how Michael Pekovich reimagined the classic cabriole leg, transforming it into a modern masterpiece with simple lines.

    VIDEO: Chisel Tricks for Handcut Joinery

    A period furniture master demonstrates the right way to use your chisel

    VIDEO WORKSHOP: Veneered Boxes with a Twist

    Follow along as furniture maker Adrian Ferrazzutti creates dazzling patterns in veneer while making a custom box that’s sure to earn its stripes.

    Article: The Right Angles for a Comfortable Windsor

    A detailed look at the angles on a Windsor chair

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Curtis Buchanan: Windsor Master

    See a range of Buchanan’s chairs and hear him discuss them.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #242

    September/October 2014

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Country Pine Hutch

    Join hand tool expert Andrew Hunter as he walks you through the process of building a beautiful display hutch without the help of power tools.

    VIDEO: Versatile Tablesaw L-Fence

    Build a simple tablesaw fence accessory that handles a wide variety of joinery cuts.

    VIDEO: Multi-Use Tablesaw Rip Fence

    This clever base might just be the ultimate tablesaw rip fence accessory.

    VIDEO: How to Install a Router Bit

    Learn the right way to install a router bit for safer woodworking.

    VIDEO: How to Hold Work for Routing

    Learn a variety of ways to secure your workpieces for safer handheld routing.

    VIDEO: How to Clean a Router Bit

    Improve your cuts with a simple cleaning.

    VIDEO: How to Cut Compound Angled Joinery

    Demystify this seemingly complex woodworking joint with a simple set-up block.

    WEB EXTRA: Centering the Festool Domino on Imperial Based Materials

    Learn how to use the Domino with Imperial measurements.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: John Lee: Extra Texture with a Twist

    See more of Lee’s extraordinary furniture.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #241

    July/August 2014

    VIDEO: Drawbore Your Mortise-and-Tenon Joinery

    Learn how drawboring can bring mortise-and-tenon joinery together tight as a drum—without clamps.

    VIDEO: How to Sharpen Hollow Chisel Mortising Bits

    Tune up your hollow-chisel mortising bits for silky-smooth operation with our step-by-step video tutorial.

    VIDEO: Baby Your Block Plane

    A dash of TLC goes a long way when it comes to block planes. Learn how to turn a mediocre tool into a star performer with our tune-up tips.

    VIDEO: Pattern Routing Jig is Safer and Faster

    Take the fear out of pattern routing with our video tour of a tip-top routing jig that delivers great results while keeping your fingers out of the danger zone.

    VIDEO SERIES: Garden Chair

    Michael C. Fortune offers an overview of his Garden Chair project and demonstrates how to build tricky bending forms.

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Greg Brown Carves Out a Career

    See more of Brown’s furniture and hear him describe it.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #240

    May/June 2014

    VIDEO SERIES: Federal Side Table

    Master craftsman Steve Latta demystifies a variety of techniques as he demonstrates how to construct a Federal Side Table chock-full of period details.

    VIDEO SERIES: Garden Chair

    Michael C. Fortune offers an overview of his Garden Chair project and demonstrates how to build tricky bending forms. Catch Part II on June 4, 2014—in print and online—as Fortune puts his forms to work, building a graceful garden chair. Purchase the plan in June 2014.

    VIDEO: How to Turn Pulls Without a Lathe

    Create custom door and drawer knobs using your drill press

    PODCAST: In Krenov's Shadow

    Laura Mays sits down with Fine Woodworking to chat boxes, woodworking, and the legacy of James Krenov at College of the Redwoods

    VIDEO: Simple Blue Tape Trick for Tight Fitting Through-Mortises

    Learn a simple trick for tighter through mortise-and-tenon joints with the help of humble painter’s tape

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Greg Klassen: Deep in the Grain

    See a range of Klassen’s furniture and hear him discuss it

    Fine Woodworking Issue #239

    March/April 2014

    VIDEO: How to Mill Lumber with Handplanes

    Learn how to mill lumber by hand, and you'll never be limited by your milling machinery

    VIDEO: How to Set Up a Jointer

    If you want to mill lumber yourself, jointer set-up is crucial

    VIDEO: Jointing Boards for Dead-Flat Panel Glue-Ups

    Even if your jointer fence is out of square, this simple tip will ensure perfect edge joints

    VIDEO: Dentil Moldings for Fine Furniture - Part I VIDEO: Dentil Moldings for Fine Furniture - Part II

    Learn how to lay out Greek key and standard block dentil moldings in Part I of our two-part series

    SLIDESHOW: Extraordinary Arts & Crafts Furniture

    This audio slideshow presents the work of some of the less familiar-but quite extraordinary-designers and makers of the Arts and Crafts movement

    AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Danny Kamerath Makes a Splash

    Other works by Danny Kamerath

    Fine Woodworking Issue #238

    January/February 2014

    VIDEO: Fitting Drawers with a Handplane

    Learn how to assemble a drawer for easier handplaning

    VIDEO: Mounting Knife Hinges in Curved Doors

    Learn how to mortise and mount tricky knife hinges into a curved cabinet

    VIDEO: Incredible Bendable Wood

    A woodworking master demonstrates the flexibility of wood with some jaw-dropping steam bends

    VIDEO: Advanced Stringing Techniques: Part I

    Learn stringing techniques for more complex designs. From sequencing to filling a double line inlay, these tips can be applied to many different designs

    VIDEO: Advanced Stringing Techniques: Part II

    Steve Latta's lesson on advanced stringing techniques continues in part two as he shows you how to make a complete circle and how to inlay plugs

    SLIDESHOW: Francis Cape: Utopian Benches

    See more utopian benches from Francis Cape

    Fine Woodworking Issue #237

    Winter 2013/2014

    VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES: Hanging Tool Cabinet

    Watch Pekovich build this tool cabinet from start to finish

    VIDEO: The Valuable, Versatile No. 4

    Learn tips and techniques on using the versatile No. 4 smoothing plane from a furniture master

    VIDEO: Router Table Dust Collection

    Keep wood dust and chips at bay with our step-by-step lesson on ramping up router-table dust collection

    Make Better Use of Your Shop Space: A Spare Room

    In the smallest spaces, pick your compromises

    AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: Rios Wong's Tools

    See more of Rios Wong’s tools

    Arts and Crafts Glass-Front Cabinet

    Build an Arts and Crafts cabinet with everlasting appeal and expand your skills by tackling the classic leaded-glass door panel yourself

    Fine Woodworking Issue #236

    November/December 2013

    VIDEO: Secrets of a Happy Handplane

    Garrett Hack demonstrates his techniques for turning a flea-market find into a top performer

    VIDEO: Forge Your Own Hinges

    Learn how easy it is to forge period-perfect snipe hinges, like those used in Andrew Hunter’s blanket chest

    Breaking Tool News (Shop Talk Live)

    Get the inside scoop on new products from some of your favorite manufacturers— including SawStop, Lee Valley Veritas, and more—on Fine Woodworking’s Shop Talk Live podcast

    VIDEO SERIES: Build a Basic Workbench with Built-in Storage

    Period furniture pro Philip C. Lowe has relied on the same rock-solid workbench for more than 40 years. Follow along as Lowe builds a versatile bench that’s packed with storage

    Close Up and Hands on at FWW Live

    Catch our quick video re-cap of Fine Woodworking Live 2013

    Highlights from the Vegas Tool Show

    Catch our roundup of all the cool tool news from AWFS 2013

    Stretchers Add Strength

    Learn how Coleman uses stretchers to add further strength to his furniture

    VIDEO: Welcome to Woodworking Heaven

    Tour the campus in our exclusive video interview with Peter Korn

    Master of the Craft: Michael Fortune

    Learn more about Michael Fortune’s furniture in an exclusive audio slideshow

    Fine Woodworking Issue #235

    September/October 2013

    VIDEO: How to Cut Coves on the Tablesaw

    Learn how to use your tablesaw to safely cut cove moldings

    VIDEO: Backsaw Exercises Help You Saw Like a Pro

    When it comes to using a handsaw, practice really does make perfect

    VIDEO: Biscuit Joiner Tips and Tricks

    Learn how to harness the full potential of your biscuit joiner in Part I of our two-part series

    Going Pro as a Furniture Maker

    More real-life examples of woodworkers who made their dream a reality

    VIDEO SERIES: Tablesaw Techniques

    Safety, ripping, crosscuts, and more with Marc Adams

    VIDEO SERIES: Bowfront Wall Cabinet

    Matt Kenney offers an overview of his step-by-step video series on building a Bowfront Wall Cabinet

    A Shop to Inspire

    A glimpse into the Offerman Woodshop

    Garrett Hack: Farmer and Furnituremaker

    More work by furniture maker Garrett Hack

    Fine Woodworking Issue #234

    July/August 2013

    VIDEO: The Essential Tool Chest

    Learn what makes this heirloom-quality tool chest tick

    VIDEO: Vacuum Press Tips

    Get tips on how to get the most from your vacuum press

    How to Sharpen a Veneer Saw

    Learn how to sharpen a veneer saw for perfect cuts every time

    VIDEO: Arts and Crafts Book Rack

    Gregory Paolini offers an overview of his step-by-step video series on building a Stickley-inspired Arts and Crafts book rack

    VIDEO: How to Make Cambered Cauls

    Get clamping pressure where you need it with easy shopmade cauls

    VIDEO: Build an Elegant Side Table

    Watch Garrett Hack build a splay-legged version of this table

    SLIDESHOW: A Visual History of Bombé

    Boston-area furniture maker Dan Faia's quest to construct the ultimate Bombé chest took a total of two years of long, hard work

    AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Laël Gordon

    See more of Gordon’s astounding furniture and marquetry techniques

    Fine Woodworking Issue #233

    May/June 2013

    VIDEO: How to Change a Bandsaw Blade

    Learn how to properly install the right type of blade and say goodbye to blade drift forever

    VIDEO: Distressed Finish for Built-in Furniture

    Make your built-ins look like they've been in the family for generations by using this simple technique

    VIDEO: The Coolest Cutting Board Ever?

    See how one woodworker turned a potentially mundane project into a work of art

    VIDEO: Tablesaw Techniques

    Celebrated woodworking teacher Marc Adams offers an overview of the topics he’ll cover in his guide to Tablesaw Techniques

    Great Tips for Crosscut Sleds

    It's perhaps one of the most-often used jigs in any workshop, yet if your crosscut sled is out of square, you might as well toss it in the scrap bin

    AUDIO SLIDESHOW: John Cameron's Massachusetts Ming

    Fine Woodworking Issue #232

    April 2013

    VIDEO: How to Make a Simple Jig for Offset Knife Hinges

    Learn a hassle-free technique for perfect offset knife hinge mortises, every time

    VIDEO: How to Choose the Right Finish

    Learn how to choose the appropriate finish for all your woodworking and furniture projects

    Five Minute Guide to Glue-Ups

    Learn the right way to prepare for, and glue up your woodworking projects—from start to finish.

    VIDEO: Build a Shaker Chimney Cupboard

    Mike Peckovich shows you step-by-step, how to build a traditional Shaker chimney cupboard using simple joinery techniques

    AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio for Aled Lewis

    Fine Woodworking Issue #231

    January/February 2013

    VIDEO: How to Cut Dovetails on the Tablesaw

    Learn how to cut better, faster through-dovetails using your tablesaw and a standard rip blade

    Shop Talk Live 18: George Nakashima 2.0

    Hit the road with Fine Woodworking's Ed Pirnik and Jon Binzen as they set off for the workshop of celebrated woodworker George Nakashima

    Two Jigs That Help Sharpen a Skew Plane Blade

    Learn how two easy jigs can help sharpen a skew plane blade By Thomas McKenna

    VIDEO: Workbench Tool Storage Solutions

    Learn how to outfit workbench drawers for smart, organized tool storage

    Two Techniques for Bed-Bolt Alignment

    Learn how two simple jigs can make installing bed bolts a breeze By Matt Kenney

    VIDEO: Robert Erickson's Chairs: Angle of Repose

    Robert Erickson is one of the most accomplished chairmakers in the country

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Honing a Skew Chisel

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Grind a Parting Tool

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Body Movement for Woodturners

    Fine Woodworking Issue #230

    Winter 2012/1013

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: The Not-So-Big Workbench Ed Pirnik offers an overview on what's involved in building a moderately-sized cabinetmaker's workbench that's chock-full of tool storage

    VIDEO: How to Set Up a New Handplane

    Learn how to tune up a brand-new handplane straight out of the box

    VIDEO: Upgrade Your Jointer with a Segmented Cutterhead

    Learn step-by-step techniques for upgrading a jointer with a state-of-the-art segmented cutterhead

    VIDEO: Smart Workshop Storage Tour

    Learn how to build an Asian-inspired hall table from start to finish in this member-only video series

    Flattening a Benchtop

    How to flatten your benchtop with a handplane by Jeff Miller

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Benchcrafted Vise is a Breeze to Use

    Blog: Birth of a Lee Valley Tool

    By Asa Christiana

    VIDEO: Lee Valley Veritas Tool Tour

    Learn how hand tools are made—from start to finish—in this exclusive video tour of Lee Valley's Ontario manufacturing facility

    Spraying Solvents: Risk Versus Reality

    By Geoff Guzynski

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Peter Galbert's House of Windsor by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #229

    November/December 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: Tablesaw Tapering Jig is Safer and Faster

    Watch our editors demonstrate their favorite fixes

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Tablesaw Leg Tapering Jig

    See the tablesaw leg tapering jig from Perfect Tapers on the Tablesaw from FWW #229

    in action

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Chamfering Proud Through Dovetails

    Watch how one furniture maker used chamfered dovetails to dress up a rustic bookcase

    VIDEO: Video Workshop: Build an Asian-Inspired Hall Table

    Learn how to build an Asian-inspired hall table from start to finish in this member-only video series

    VIDEO: Video Workshop: Build a Hanging Tool Cabinet

    In this video series you'll learn how to create an eye-catching hanging cabinet to store all of your hand tools in style

    VIDEO: Inside the Shaker Workshop

    Catch a glimpse at the water-powered machinery used at the Hancock Shaker Village

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Silas Kopf's Dazzling Marquetry

    Hear how woodworker Silas Kopf creates his elaborate marquetry in an exclusive audio slideshow by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #228

    September/October 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: How to Fix Mistakes

    Watch our editors demonstrate their favorite fixes

    What Can a Good Block Plane Do for You?

    Learn how to harness the full potential of this workshop workhorse

    Tool Review: Standard-Angle Block Planes

    See how the standard-angle block planes stacked up in our recent tool test.

    Sanding Jig is the Segmented Turner’s Secret Weapon

    Learn how to build a sanding jig for perfect segments

    How to Sharpen a Veneer Saw

    Learn how to sharpen a veneer saw for perfect cuts every time

    VIDEO: Furniture Makers Pay Tribute to Wharton Esherick

    Watch a video showing everything from felling the tree to the artists art work

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Build a Spring-Loaded Drawer Stop

    Learn how to build a wooden drawer stop that keeps toddlers safe without the hassle of a mortised locked set

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Leg Tapering Jig

    Learn how to build a jig for safe and simple tapered legs

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Plywood Edging

    Learn how to cut your own plywood edging for a perfect grain and color match

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Breadboard Ends Jig

    Learn how to build a simple jig that ensures perfectly aligned shoulders on breadboard ends

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Peter Sandback Nails His Designs

    See how furniture maker Peter Sandback uses aluminum nails to create stunning inlays in an exclusive audio slideshow by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #227

    July/August 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: How to Turn a Tapered Shaker Leg

    Used sanding pads and a neat trick using graphite make for one terrific taper

    VIDEO: How to Sharpen a Card Scraper

    Learn how to avoid the top two mistakes most woodworkers make when sharpening a card scraper

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Bandsaw Jig for Curved Parts

    See how one furniture maker constructs a contemporary café chair using this bandsaw jig

    VIDEO: See it in Motion: Three-Way Miter Joint

    Watch one of the most complex joints you may ever cut in action

    Master Template for Curved Moldings

    Learn an easy method for drawing parallel curved lines

    VIDEO: Getting Started in Woodworking: Walnut Nighstand

    Watch this step-by-step eight-part video series to learn how to build this nighstand

    VIDEO: Video Workshop Series: East Meets West

    Build a graceful hall table chock-full of Asian flair in this seven-part Video Workshop Series

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Virtuoso Vessel Maker

    See how Liam Flynn turns his irregular vessels in an exclusive audio slideshow by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #226

    May/June 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: Video Workshop Series: Arts and Crafts Dining Table

    Learn how to build a dining table with a unique hayrake strecher in this seven-part Video Workshop Series

    VIDEO: Dado Jig Tackles Shelves of Any Thickness

    Super-simple adjustments, zero-clearance rails, and the ability to work with just about any bit size make this dado jig one for the long haul

    VIDEO: Bench Grinder Basics

    Learn how to use a conventional bench grinder for perfect bevels on all your woodworking tools

    VIDEO: Video Workshop Series: Arts and Crafts Coffee Table

    Learn how to build a coffee table using techniques from legendary furniture maker Gustav Stickley in this seven-part Video Workshop Series

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: The Uncompromising Craftsman

    See how John Reed Fox blends Eastern and Western influences in an exclusive audio slideshow by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #225

    March/April 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    Inlay Any Table

    Learn how to use inlay to take your tabletops to the next level.

    VIDEO: Double Your Milling Power

    Learn what to look for when shopping for a jointer/planer combination machine.

    VIDEO: Two Tips for Better Boxes

    Fine Woodworking senior editor Matt Kenney shares two of his favorite box-making joinery and finishing tips.

    VIDEO: Cutting with a Scroll Saw

    Cutting straight lines and going around corners are the toughest techniques to master.

    VIDEO: Video Workshop Series: Dovetail Techniques

    Learn how to combine hand and power tools to produce classic dovetail joinery more quickly and accurately in this five-part Video Workshop Series.

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Five Decades of Genius

    See how Jere Osgood combines brilliant engineering and design in an exclusive audio slideshow. by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #224

    January/February 2012

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world Thomas McKenna

    VIDEO: Pillow-Top Plugs

    Learn how to hide your screws and dowels with style in a step-by-step video.

    VIDEO: Sharpening Jointer Knives

    Hesitating 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.

    Sharpening Jig for Planer Knives

    Learn how to sharpen planer knives without removing them from the machine.

    Tablesaw Roundup

    The government wants tighter regulation of tablesaw technology. Read on to learn the who, what, when, where, and why of a growing controversy.

    VIDEO: 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.

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Magical Marquetry

    Learn 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

    Read Fine Woodworking shop manager Bill Peck's account of building a traditional cabinetmaker's workebench, step-by-step.

    VIDEO: A Workbench Built for Power Tools

    Traditional workbenches were never designed with power tools in mind; this one was.

    Creative Cabinet Storage

    Deck out your tool cabinet to the nines with custom storage tips.

    Cabinet Hardware Time Machine

    Learn how to transform boring home-center hinges into antiqued treasures with a time-worn patina worthy of your finest cabinets.

    VIDEO: Build the Perfect Router Table

    Senior editor Matt Kenney walks you through the process of building a router table that’s straightforward, full of storage, and easy on the eyes.

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: A Workshop with No Walls

    Learn how furniture maker Adrian McCurdy splits and rives massive logs out on the grass behind his house. by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #222

    November/December 2011

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    VIDEO: Nick Offerman Shop Tour

    Find out why Nick Offerman of NBC’s Parks & Recreation is more at home in the shop than on the set.

    VIDEO: Extended Nick Offerman Shop Tour

    Slab-Flattening Jig 2.0

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    VIDEO: How to Camber a Plane Iron

    See how to hone the perfect camber on your handplane irons

    VIDEO: 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 Nightstand

    Inspired 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

    VIDEO: Basic Box-Making

    See how to hone the perfect camber on your handplane irons with Chris Gochnour

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    SLIDESHOW: 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

    VIDEO: Flawless Finish from a Can

    Learn how to achieve a glass-smooth finish without investing in a high-priced spray rig with Mark Schofield

    VIDEO: Simple Cope and Stick

    Watch 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 Humidor

    FWW 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

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft:: A Woodworker is Born

    From publisher to woodworker, find out how this furniture maker traded in his pencil for a handplane by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #220

    July/August 2011

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    VIDEO: Scratching the Surface

    Watch how David Moore makes and uses a scratch stock with David Moore

    VIDEO: Sizing Up Trim Routers

    Watch this video to find out which compact router is right for you with Gregory Paolini

    VIDEO: Tackling Tearout

    See five easy techniques for taming router tearout with Gregory Paolini

    VIDEO: Fast Fix for Perfect Pressure

    Learn how to put clamping pressue exactly where you need it

    Beautiful Butterflies

    See more of Michael Fortune's butterfly tabel designs

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Turning Blackwood Boxes

    A Nova Scotia furniture maker shares his technique for creating turned wooden boxes by Jonathan Binzen

    DreamShop Planner:

    Use our Dream Shop Planner Tool and enter you creation. You could win a $500 prize package.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #219

    May/June 2011

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    VIDEO: Shopping for a Smoothing Plane

    Learn how to shop for a handplane and find out what separates a high quality tool from its bargain basement brethren

    VIDEO: Sharpening a Veneer Saw

    Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every time

    VIDEO: Building Garry Knox Bennett's Trestle Table

    Learn how Garry Knox Bennett's signature trestle table comes together in this video blog series.

    We're Giving Away Grooving Planes!

    Post your most creative photo caption on an outtake from our recent article on shopmade grooving planes for a chance to win grooving planes.

    Shop Gallery

    Scope out other great workspaces in our gallery of shops from around the world

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Curve it Like Konig

    A Vancouver furniture maker shares his technique for creating bent lamination and veneered forms by Jonathan Binzen

    Master the Bandsaw

    Furniture maker Michael Fortune shows you how to properly set up your bandsaw for flawless cuts, every time

    DreamShop Planner

    Use our Dream Shop Planner Tool and enter you creation. You could win a $500 prize package.

    Fine Woodworking Issue #218

    March/April 2011

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    VIDEO: Introduction to Faceplate Turning

    Craft a beautiful platter of tiger maple using only four basic turning tool

    VIDEO: How to Drill Windsor Chair Mortises

    Learn how to drill Windsor chair mortises at the proper angle with an ingenious set-up using mirror

    VIDEO: Reaming Windsor Chair Mortises

    In part two of our video series on Windsor chair mortises, learn how to ream your mortises for a super-tight fit

    VIDEO: How to Use a Height Gauge

    Learn how to dial in more precise machinery set-ups by using a height gaug

    Measurement Conversion Chart

    A handy reference for fractional inches, decimal inches, and millimeters

    Video: 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.

    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.

    Shaker Chest of Drawers

    A pro's jigs and tips simplify joinery on chests of any size.

    SLIDESHOW: Masters of the Craft: Steve Brown Takes the Measure of a Chair

    A North Bennet Street School instructor shares his techniques for recording critical dimensions, shapes and construction details of a piece of furniture by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #217 January/February 2011

    Woodworking Plans

    Find your next project in our new online index of free and member-only plans

    VIDEO: 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

    VIDEO: Clever Sled for Curved Bevels on the Tablesaw

    Learn an uncommon use for a common ji

    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

    SLIDESHOW: A Simple Way to Inlay Mother of Pearl

    Tools & Shops #216

    Winter 2010/2011

    Shop Questions: Ask John White

    Our shop guru is on tap to answer your questions about tools, maintenance, and even his new router table

    VIDEO: 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.

    VIDEO: Garage Shop Makeover

    Tour Michael Pekovich's revamped garage shop

    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

    VIDEO: Frame Pictures Like a Pro

    Whip out custom picture frames with these free tips—just in time for the holiday

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Tool Chest with an Arts and Crafts Legacy

    Fine 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: 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

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: David Haig by Jonathan Binzen

    VIDEO: David Haig at Work

    Watch 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

    VIDEO: 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 bit

    VIDEO: Build a Sleek Entertainment Center

    How to Handle Small Parts Without Losing any Fingers

    See the saw hook and shooting board in action

    VIDEO: Video Workshop: Build a Trestle Table

    Catch every step of the action as Gary Rogowski crafts a versatile trestle table in front of our camera

    SLIDESHOW: Howard Werner: Artist with a Chainsaw

    Furniture 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

    VIDEO: 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-in

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Dead-on Dadoes

    See a super-simple fence that will let you rout a wide dado without a wide bi

    Top Shops Take a virtual tour of shops like the Doucette and Wolfe Furniture Makers shop (page 6) or upload photos of your own woodworking space to our brand-new shop gallery

    SLIDESHOW: A North Bennet Street School Gallery

    Hear from NBSS teachers and alumni and see photos of their work produced by Ed Pirnik

    SLIDESHOW: Seth Rolland: Slicing Maestro

    Seth Rolland (back cover) creates astonishing shapes, without touching a steambox or using laminations by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #212

    May/June 2010

    VIDEO: The Surface-Prep Battle

    Watch a replay of our hand- vs. power-tool due

    Animation: Low-Tech Tablesaw Tune-Up

    Four simple steps ensure square and accurate cuts by Richard Babbitt

    VIDEO: Workshop: Two Ways to Build a Box

    Boxes can be deceptively difficult, but clever techniques guarantee gorgeous result

    SLIDESHOW: 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

    VIDEO: Fast Fix: Say Good-bye to Squeeze-out

    Quick, smart video shop tips offer simple solutions to common woodworking problems. This month, learn now to stop glue squeeze-out

    VIDEO: 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

    A Scraptacular Challenge Put your skills to the test with our latest gallery challenge, inspired by furniture maker Hank Gilpin's creative use of castaway cutoffs (back cover)

    SLIDESHOW: Aaron Radelow's Reproduction Marquetry Table

    See the tables and follow the building process by Aaron Radelow

    SLIDESHOW: How to Make Leaded Glass Windows

    See the details, step by step by Michael Pekovich

    SLIDESHOW: Hank Gilpin: Exploring the American Forest

    See more work built from scrap wood by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #210

    January/February 2010

    VIDEO: Turn a Shaker Leg

    Expert guidance helps you breeze through this elegant turning

    VIDEO: Workshop: Build a Small Tool Cabinet

    Learn how to build a hanging cabinet perfect for your favorite hand tools or collectible

    VIDEO: Fast Fix

    Quick, 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.

    Multiuse tablesaw jig animation

    See the jig in action

    Pin-type Moisture Meters for Under $200

    A review of pin-type moisture meters by Roland Johnson

    Moisture meter chart

    Download and print out this equilibrium moisture content chart to compare to your moisture meter reading by Roland Johnson

    Interview with James Krenov

    More Work by Krenov Students

    VIDEO: Tenons Shootout: Hand vs. Power Tools

    Holiday Gift Contest

    Enter now for a chance to win one of three prize packages from Stanley

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Doug Mooberry and Kinloch Woodworking

    See more of Doug Mooberry's designs and hear him talk about his work by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #209

    Tools & Shops Winter 2009/2010

    VIDEO: What Makes My Bench Work

    A video tour of a workbench that was 30 years in the making

    VIDEO: Build a Small Tool Cabinet

    Learn how to build a hanging cabinet perfect for your favorite hand tools or collectible

    Sharpening the V-Tool

    Learn how to sharpen this complex carving tool with a grinder and stones by Dan Faia

    Sharpening a Skew Chisel

    Learn how to sharpen this most important hand tool, used in carving for undercutting or cleaning out corners

    VIDEO: Shootout: Surface Prep: Hand vs. Power Tools

    Watch the replays from our live video event shot Nov. 1

    Holiday Gift Contest

    For gift ideas, browse last year’s entries

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio

    Tour 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

    Finish Recipe: Display Cabinet on a Stand

    A shellac polish finish can be a very attractive option for cabinets or other low-wear objects.

    Built-In Contest Results

    Meet the winners of last month's gallery contest

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Planks into Poetry

    Work by Michael Hurwitz by Jonathan Binzen

    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: A Retrospective

    Sam Maloof: Reflections on a Master Maker

    Memories from our online community

    A never-before-published Q&A with Maloof

    An archive of interviews with and stories about Maloof

    VIDEO: Testing 18-Volt Cordless Drills

    See how these we put these compact and powerful tools through a real-world torture tes

    Design Your Own Patterns Using Striped Veneer

    The best way to start? Tape two mirrors together by Adrian Ferrazzutti

    VIDEO: Build a Garden Bench

    Learn how to build this garden bench with step-by-step video instruction from a Fine Woodworking editor

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Labor of Love

    Work by Judith Ames and Hank Holzer by Jonathan Binzen

    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

    VIDEO: A Prescription for Sharpening Woes

    Two 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 by Christian Becksvoort

    Plane Wars: Who Begot Who

    Comparing planes from Lie-Nielsen, Wood River, and Stanley by Tom Begnal

    VIDEO: 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 Minutes

    Use an electric polisher and automotive polishing compound to create a mirror finish in no time

    VIDEO: Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw

    Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every tim

    A Convex Decorative Edge-Banding

    An elegant border for a sunburst tabletop by Mark Arnold

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: A Musician in the Woodshop

    Work by furniture maker John Cameron by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #205

    May/June 2009

    Reader Gallery

    Share your work to win a prize

    VIDEO: Hot-Pipe Steam Bending

    Fortune 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

    VIDEO: 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

    VIDEO: 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.

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: The Clever Chair

    Michael 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 by Jonathan Binzen

    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 by Charles Durfee

    Segmented Stringing Dazzles and Unifies

    How a veteran woodworker uses thin strips of holly and ebony to accent his furniture by Garrett Hack

    VIDEO: How to Apply Stringing

    The secret is a tapered groove and a tapered strip of inlay. Watch how the two come together.

    A Jig for Bandsawing Small Logs

    Turn your bandsaw into a mini sawmill by E. G. Lincoln

    VIDEO: Sharpening Basics

    Learn one affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp

    VIDEO: Build a Sturdy Workbench

    Watch as assistant editor Matt Kenney builds a solid-wood workbench

    VIDEO: A Clear Finish for Maple

    See how to preserve maple's pure, pale look using a water-based finish

    VIDEO: Sharpening Tips: How to Crown a Plane Iron Subscribers

    Eliminate plane tracks on your wood by cambering your plane blade

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Brian David Reid

    Work by a Maine craftsman who takes traditional furniture concepts and gives them a playful spin by Brian David Reid

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: The Past Recaptured

    Allan Breed recreates classic New England furniture by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #203

    January/February 2009

    The New Reader Gallery

    Upload your own work

    VIDEO: Drawers that Breathe

    See video of this amazing piece breathing and learn more about the unique leg construction techniques

    with Peter Schlebecker

    Finish Recipe: A Classic Step Stool

    Pop the grain and protect your wood with this easy finish by Tommy MacDonald

    Finish Recipe: Hickory and Ash Blanket Chest

    Give your projects a great finish in two easy step

    VIDEO: Joinery Shootout

    See which joints performed the best in a stress test

    VIDEO: Touring The Gamble House

    Take a guided tour of the historic Arts and Crafts bungalow and furniture collection of Greene and Greene

    A Greene and Greene Pilgrimage

    Editor Asa Christiana reports on his visit The Gamble House and The Huntington Library, both meccas for Greene and Greene aficionados by Asa Christiana

    Boulle Marquetry Basics

    Get step-by-step instruction for executing this decorative technique from the late 17th century in this excerpt from Kopf’s new DV

    VIDEO: Workshop: Easy to Make Entertainment Center

    "The Wood Whisperer" shows you how to craft this beginner's project using a small collection of power tool

    VIDEO: How to Install Butt Hinges

    An easy method for installing these durable hinges using a combination of hand and power tool skill

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Subtropical Virtuoso

    Australian Grant Vaughan carves sensational vessels on his veranda by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #202

    Tools & Shops Winter 2008/2009

    The New Reader Gallery

    Upload your own work

    Shop Tours

    Take a virtual trip to four different shops:

    Chris Gochnour's Garage Shop

    Anatole Burkin's Garage Workshop

    Underground Workshop in Montreal

    Ready-Made Flooring

    Quick, effective cures for a cold, concrete slab by Anatole Burkin

    VIDEO: Fight Kickback with a Riving Knife

    See kickback in action and learn how a riving knife can help prevent it

    VIDEO: Build a Small Cabinet Frame-and-Panel Cabinet

    Watch 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

    VIDEO: 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

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Micro Maestro

    William R. Robertson builds an international reputation at 1/12th scale by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #201

    November/December 2008

    VIDEO: Watch the Dovetail Doctor in Action

    See how a reader quickly improves his dovetail technique in two days

    SLIDESHOW: How to Hang Your Work

    A closer look at the cleats and hangers you can use to hold cabinets and shelves on the wall by Anissa Kapsales

    Tool Reviews

    Catch 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.

    VIDEO: 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

    VIDEO: 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

    VIDEO: Resawing and Grain-Matching

    See two ways to resaw stock for boxes and how to match the grain across a mitered joint

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Duncan Gowdy

    How Duncan Gowdy carves, bleaches, pickles, and stains wood to find landscapes in the grain by Jonathan Binzen

    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

    VIDEO: Five Essential Router-Table Jigs In Action

    Watch how these easy-to-make jigs let you do more with a router table

    VIDEO: How to Pop the Curl in Cherry

    See how a combination of Danish oil and lacquer brings out the figure in "blotchy" cherry

    VIDEO: Build a Side Chair

    Get step-by-step instruction and a downloadable project plan

    VIDEO: An Easy Way to Check Tablesaw Alignment

    John White shows how you can ensure that your tablesaw blade is parallel to the rip fence

    VIDEO: How to Adjust a Jointer

    John White shows how to fine-tune the height of a jointer for perfectly straight cuts with no snipe

    SLIDESHOW: Furniture from Western Hardwoods

    See woodwork in alder, bay laurel, claro walnut, madrone, and tanoak, with commentary from the makers by Anissa Kapsales

    Western Hardwood Suppliers

    A list of lumberyards selling alder, bay laurel, claro walnut, madrone, or tanoak

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Peter Southall

    More about Peter Southall's arched-furniture designs by Jonathan Binzen

    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 by Michael Fortune

    VIDEO: The FWW Video Podcast

    Go behind the scenes with editor Asa Christiana to learn how the articles in this issue came togethe

    VIDEO: Upholstering the Prairie Settle

    Watch Kevin Rodel make simple but elegant cushions for his Arts and Crafts sof

    VIDEO: Sharpening Tips

    In an exclusive series of how-to videos, woodworker and teacher Bob Van Dyke answers readers' questions about all aspects of sharpenin

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Diving Deep into the Details

    Long, complex projects in a range of styles keep a career exciting by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #198

    May/June 2008

    VIDEO: How the Knives Were Tested

    A closer look at how contributing editor Steve Latta conducted his test

    VIDEO: A Fast-Drying Wiping Finish

    Contributing editor Roland Johnson revs up his varnish-tung oil mixtur

    VIDEO: 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 smoothl

    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 by David Finck

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Behind the Scenes at the Irion Company

    Tour a reproduction shop with a passion for period furniture by Jonathan Binzen

    SLIDESHOW: Period Pieces

    A 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 by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #197

    March/April 2008

    VIDEO: Cut Through-Mortises with a Router

    How to use a template and guide bushings to make through mortises with no tearou

    VIDEO: Resawing and Mitering

    In 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 by Doug Stowe

    VIDEO: 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 corner

    Sleigh Bed: Finish Recipe

    This hand-applied finish requires no specials skills and brings out the beauty in the wood by Charles Shackleton

    Tool Test Continued: Forstner Bits

    Performance data for nine additional brands by Roland Johnson

    Woodworking Projects for Kids

    A new series of step-by-step instructions and plans for projects that children as young as five can build

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: A Vision in White

    See stunning examples of work by a self-taught woodcarver who's the modern-day equal of 17th-century master Grinling Gibbons by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #196

    January/February 2008

    VIDEO: Setting the Blade in a Wood Plane

    Watch how a few gentle taps with a hammer set the blade in a Krenov-style plane for superior performanc

    VIDEO: Sunburst Finishing Technique

    See how two dyes worked together transform an already impressive piece of figured maple into something remarkabl

    VIDEO: Technique for Inlaying Letters

    Learn how to personalize your work with inlaid letter

    Pennsylvania Spice Box: Finish Recipe

    Step-by-step instructions for a rubbed-on and spray-on shellac finish by Steve Latta

    Pennsylvania Spice Box: Inlay Pattern Download

    Get the front and back designs for this project by Steve Latta

    VIDEO: 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 boxe

    Make a Traditional Mirror Frame

    Get step-by-step assembly instructions and download a free project plan by Glen G. Guarino

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Arts and Crafts Explorer

    See how Kevin Rodel has put his unique stamp on classic Arts and Crafts designs by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #195

    Tools & Shops Winter 2007/2008

    VIDEO: Get the Most from Your Planer

    Learn how to make a planer cut safely and smoothly, without tearout or snipe

    VIDEO: A Sliding Crosscut Table for DeWalt's Hybrid Tablesaw

    A 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 by the editors of Fine Woodworking

    Blog: The Smart Shop (temporarily unavailable) Read Matthew Teague's account of building his garage workshop

    VIDEO: Build a Multi-Drawer Cabinet

    See two approaches to drawer-making, with lessons on full and half-blind dovetails

    VIDEO: Inlay Made Easy

    Learn a technique for precise cutting and fitting to create stunning inlay

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: A Cherry Briefcase That Holds 35 Tools

    Inspired by the famed H.O. Studley tool chest, a young woodworker built a case to carry his hand tools by Thomas McKenna

    Fine Woodworking Issue #194

    November/December 2007

    VIDEO: 8 Questions on Handplanes

    Woodworker Philip C. Lowe answers questions from readers about choosing handplanes, and demonstrates technique

    VIDEO: Make a Danish-Cord Seat

    Watch 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 by Jeff Jewitt

    Spraying Lacquer Finish Recipe

    This quick and durable finish is a perfect fit for an everyday bookcase by Martin J. Milkovits

    Wipe-on Oil Finish Recipe

    Step-by-step process for applying three coats of wipe-on oil. by Mark Edmundson

    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 by Tony Kubalak

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Adrian Ferrazzutti

    A look at the evolution and growth of a furniture designer by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #193

    September/October 2007

    VIDEO: The Wood Butcher Papers

    Woodworker and humorist Saul Isler introduces his year-long audio series with the story of his first encounter with pen-pal James Kreno

    VIDEO: Free-Form Steam Bending

    Bend a workpiece in two directions in this technique for creating curved and twisted furniture part

    VIDEO: Tour a Boutique Lumbermill

    Follow 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 lumbe

    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 by Mark Arnold

    VIDEO: Evaluating 14-in. Bandsaws

    See 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 Apprenticeship

    College of the Redwoods grad Kevin Kauffunger talks about getting started as a furniture maker

    Fine Woodworking Issue #192

    July/August 2007

    VIDEO: Project Plan: Dead-Flat Assembly Table

    The first installment of our exclusive Web-only project series hosted by FineWoodworking.com's new contributing edito

    VIDEO: Pennsylvania Man Wins a Shop

    High-school woodworking teacher takes home $5,000 in tools for his essay on why he deserves a new sho

    VIDEO: Testing Wood Glues

    A scientific approach to measuring the strength of various adhesives from yellow glue to epoxy

    VIDEO: Assembling an Adirondack Chair

    Watch the parts go together and learn a simple technique for cutting and shaping the arms

    VIDEO: Radial-Arm Drill Presses

    A look at three benchtop models that offer extra reach and tilting heads

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Turner, Carver, Realist

    Maine wood artist Jacques Vesery creates deceives the eye with turned and sculpted objects inspired by nature

    Fine Woodworking Issue #191

    May/June 2007

    VIDEO: Drawbored Mortise and Tenon

    Make this tight-fitting joint even stronger by driving a peg through off-set hole

    VIDEO: Mixing and Applying Wax

    Mix in dry pigments or artist's oil colors to create colored waxes for decorating or protecting wood surfaces

    VIDEO: Using a Self-Centering Mortise Jig

    Shop-built router jig is a smart solution to cutting mortises for floating mortise-and-tenon joiner

    VIDEO: Turning Big Bowls

    See how today's heavy-duty lathes are designed to handle large-scale work from bed posts to massive burl

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: Joint Wizardry

    Japanese 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 by Bill Kovalick

    VIDEO: Making an Arts and Crafts Chair

    Explore the design and construction of this project and see how the back splat is constructed and assemble

    VIDEO: Jointer/Planer Combo Changeover

    See how these combination machines change from one tool to another

    VIDEO: Festool Domino Takes on Mortises

    New joinery system combines the strength of mortise-and-tenon joints with the ease of a biscuit joiner

    VIDEO: Easy Dovetail Layout

    Lay out hand-cut dovetails with a ruler and simple mat

    Marking System Keeps Track of Parts

    Cabinetmaker's triangles ensure that the sides, back, and front of a dovetail assembly are properly oriented by Chris Gochnour

    SLIDESHOW: Second Life as a Woodworker

    An architect-turned-furniture maker talks about changing careers and the furniture that inspired him

    Fine Woodworking Issue #189

    January/February 2007

    VIDEO: Details of a Country Hutch

    View a narrated tour of this project, with details on its construction and desig

    SLIDESHOW: Make a Tapered Sliding Dovetail

    A router, plywood fence, and shim make easy work of producing this sturdy mechanical joint for shelves and partitions by Matt Berger

    SLIDESHOW: When East Meets West

    See more of the exhibit, with audio commentary from curators and artists Book Notes

    Reviews of the latest books and videos about woodworking

    Plan Download: Stow-and-Go Router Table

    Build a full-featured router table that is portable, lightweight and easy to store

    Fine Woodworking Issue #188

    Tools & Shops Annual Issue - Winter 2006/2007

    VIDEO: Spindle-Sander Basics

    Explore the anatomy and uses of an oscillating spindle sande

    VIDEO: New Tools for 2007: Video Coverage from IWF

    See what new tools manufacturers are rolling out for 2007 in our video coverage from the International Woodworking Fair

    Lie-Nielsen: Unplugged

    Hand-tool scion Tom Lie-Nielsen talks about the evolution of his company in a one-on-one intervie

    Book Notes

    Reviews of the latest books and videos about woodworking

    Make a Chisel Handle

    Create a custom handle for your socket chisel in ten steps and practice basic hand-tool use along the way

    VIDEO: Tune Up Your Crosscut Sled

    Make it last and make it safe with a few simple upgrade

    Pro Portfolio: Furniture Mill

    Historic mill in Cumberland, Maine, is home to contemporary furniture maker Gregg Lipton and his shop

    Fine Woodworking Issue #187

    November/December 2006

    VIDEO: Details of a Huntboard

    Take 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 Dovetail

    A router, plywood fence, and shim make easy work of producing this sturdy mechanical joint for shelves and partition

    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

    VIDEO: Tune Up a Shoulder Plane

    Sharpen the blade and clean up the tool to ensure top performance

    with Chris Gochnour

    VIDEO: Letter Carving Basics

    A long-time sign carver demonstrates his techniques for carving the letter

    SLIDESHOW: Pro Portfolio: London Calling

    Work by the English furniture maker Richard William

    Fine Woodworking Issue #186

    September/October 2006

    Perfecting a Lap Joint

    Two ways to repair a miscut lap join

    SLIDESHOW: Routing With a Template

    Shape furniture parts reliably with a template and a flush-trimming router bi

    VIDEO: Details of a Queen Anne Side Chair

    Get a close-up look at the making of this 18th-century classic

    with Eugene Landon

    Pro Portfolio: Design from Down Under

    Nature and a vivid imagination inspire the designs of an Australian furniture maker by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #185

    July/August 2006

    Shaping Furniture with Power Tools

    Organic furniture designs come to life with angle grinder, rasps, and a sculptor's eye

    VIDEO: Touring a Woodworker's Kitchen

    Discover the design and construction considerations that go into building custom kitchen cabinetry

    Blog: The Smart Shop

    Online diary of a woodworker and author chronicles the process of designing and building a detached workshop by Matthew Teague

    SLIDESHOW: Furniture from Western Hardwoods

    Overlooked hardwoods can give your projects a distinctive look by Anissa Kapsales

    Pro Portfolio: Gerald Curry

    Maine woodworker evokes the classical style in his modern furniture designs by Jonathan Binzen

    Fine Woodworking Issue #184

    May/June 2006

    VIDEO: 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

    View photos of Wayne Marcoux's "bridge" table

    The inspiration for this sofa table was the arched base of a bridge by Wayne Marcoux

    Slideshow: mantel designs

    A mantel to complement the style of any home by Mario Rodriguez

    Cam-Operated Carving Workstation

    Learn how to use this versatile setup to hold your carving blanks securely by Frederick C. Wilbur

    VIDEO: Excerpt: Make a Chair from a Tree

    A look at the process of making traditional greenwood chairs

    Pro Portfolio: Perfectly Irregular

    From 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

    VIDEO: Two Ways to Make Cock Beading

    Use a router or traditional hand tools to produce material for this drawer detail

    VIDEO: Sharpening a Dovetail Saw

    Tune up a dull saw to cut fast and straight in five steps

    VIDEO: A Tool Kit for Sharpening Handsaws

    Find 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

    VIDEO: Shaping Tapered Legs

    Elegant tapered legs are shaped by hand

    Fine Woodworking Issue #181

    Tools & Shops Annual Issue - Winter 2005/2006

    VIDEO: A Shop Built Around an Island

    Space-saving design improves work support, storage, and dust collection

    Fine Woodworking Issue #180

    November/December 2005

    VIDEO: 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

    VIDEO: Contractor Saw Tune-up

    Adjust a saw for perfect rips and crosscuts

    VIDEO: Cut Matching Curves

    Router templates ensure a perfect fit between panels and solid-wood edging

    Fine Woodworking Issue #178

    July/August 2005

    VIDEO: Tablesaw Tapering Jig

    Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sle

    Fine Woodworking Issue #176

    March/April 2005

    A Printable Cutlist

    Use this blank chart to create a cutlist for your next woodworking project by Philip C. Lowe

    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 by the editors of Fine Woodworking

    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 by Lonnie Bird

    Fine Woodworking Issue #169

    March/April 2004

    More about Cherry

    A further look at America's premier cabinetwood by Jon Arno

    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 by Jeff Jewitt

    Talking Furniture Design

    Atlanta exhibit includes sculpted chairs by Ed Moulthrop by Michael Gilmartin

    Fine Woodworking Issue #168

    January/February 2004

    Cove Angle Calculator

    A few quick keystrokes yield tablesaw-blade and fence-angle settings by Stuart Sabol

    Fine Woodworking Issue #166

    November/December 2003

    World Wide Woodworking

    An online portfolio can provide a virtual window into your woodshop by Darrell Peart

    A Simple Way to Upholster Chairs

    Slim, comfortable slip seat works for most chairs and uses common materials by Michael Fortune

    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 by Tony O'Malley

    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 by Steve Latta

    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 by John White

    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)

    Get the latest from Fine Woodworking Magazine

    • #289-May/June 2021

      • Arts and Crafts coffee table with story-book charm
      • Links from Fine Woodworking issue #289
      • Seven tasks for a block plane
    • #288-Mar/Apr 2021

      • Phil Lowe: A craftsman and gentleman
      • Online Extras from FWW Issue #288
      • Phil Lowe: craftsman, teacher, friend
    • #287-Jan/Feb 2021

      • Simple, handsome 17th-century box
      • Online extras from FWW issue #287
      • Editor's letter: Finding sanctuary in the shop
    • #286-Tools & Shops 2021

      • Shoulder plane setup and use
      • Online extras from FWW issue #286
      • From the editor: A shop to call home
    • #285-Nov/Dec 2020

      • Make a dovetailed desktop organizer
      • Online Extras from FWW Issue #285
      • Announcing FWW ambassadors

    UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all

    Start Free Trial Upgrade Membership

    Fine WoodWorking

    Follow

    Newsletter

    Get woodworking tips, expert advice and special offers in your inbox

    Sign Up

    Membership & Magazine

    • Members
    • Digital Libraries
    • Join Unlimited
    • Magazine Subscription
    • Magazine Renewal
    • Gift a Subscription
    • Customer Support
    • Manage Preferences

    Taunton Network

    • Fine Homebuilding
    • Green Building Advisor
    • Fine Gardening
    • Threads
    • About
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Careers
    • Copyright
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility
    • California Privacy Rights

    © 2021 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

      Main Menu

    • Projects and Plans
    • How-To
    • Shop Tips
    • Tools & Materials
    • Videos
    • Gallery
    • Magazine
    • Video Workshops
    • Members
    • Forum

      Popular Topics

    • Design
    • Small Projects
    • Beds
    • Chairs, Benches And Stools
    • Built-ins
    • Storage And Shelves
    • Cabinets
    • Carving
    • Casework
    • Desks
    • Tables
    • Shop Storage And Furniture
    • Woodturning Projects
    • Workbenches
    • Surface Prep

      More

    • TV
    • Forum
    • Blogs
    • Webinars
    • Podcasts
    • Customer Support

      Account

    • Log In
    • Join

      Magazine

    • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
    • Digital Libraries
    • Magazine Index
    • Subscribe

      Membership

    • Member Home
    • Start Free Trial
    • Gift Unlimited
    • Log In

      Shop the Store

    • Books
    • DVDs
    • Taunton Workshops

      Events

    • Fine Woodworking Live
    • Fine Woodworking HANDS ON

      Account

    • Log In
    • Sign Up

    Newsletter

    Get woodworking tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox

    Sign Up

    Follow

    UNLIMITED

    Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more.

    Start Your Free Trial

    Upgrade Membership