Popular Woodworking Magazine » April 2006 #154

Out of the Woodwork: The Changing Laws of Physics

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Here’s hoping they’re cyclical. By Peter Sieling Page: 96 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now When my son complained how high school physics was dull and difficult, I reminded him how important it is. “I use physics every day in the shop.” “Like how?” grunted Gary from the recliner. “Well, umm … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: What is Oil?

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Understanding just a little chemistry will teach you a lot about this finish. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-92 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now At a recent wood-finishing seminar, a participant asked, “What is oil?” The question caused me to remember my own confusion a number of years ago. The term … Read more »

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Power-tool Joinery

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Tricks and procedures for perfect tool setups. By Bill Hylton Pages: 84-86 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now When you are using power tools for cutting parts and joinery, accuracy has less to do with laying out individual workpieces and more to do with mastering setups. I have a simple routine. … Read more »

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Pleasant Hill Shaker Saturday Table

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A sharp eye and smart jig help you build this reproduction. By Kerry Pierce Pages: 76-80 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. During my stay there, the volunteer who showed me around explained that … Read more »

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Sharpen a Drawknife

Article Index — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:32:17 +0000

The biggest obstacle to mastering this traditional tool is getting it razor sharp. By Scott Gibson Pages: 72-75 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now If you visited a crafts school that specialized in traditional woodworking, you’d almost certainly run across at least one student seated at a shaving horse, drawknife in … Read more »

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Houndstooth Dovetails

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This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it’s easier to cut than you might suspect. By Rob Cosman Pages: 66-71 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now I first saw this joint illustrated in “The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making,” by Ernest Joyce (Sterling). I was fascinated by the … Read more »

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You’ll Poke Your Eye Out!

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:58:53 +0000

Mom was right to worry about your eyes – and you should too, especially as a woodworker. By David Thiel Pages: 60-65 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Every day there are an estimated 1,000 eye injuries reported in the American workplace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that three … Read more »

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Queen Anne Table

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:45:22 +0000

After 250 years, this design hasn’t lost its practicality or its distinctive appeal. By Craig W. Bentzley Pages: 53-59 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now As with most of my reproductions or “adaptations,” as I like to refer to them, I did a fair amount of research before beginning the design … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Casework Construction – Doors and Drawers

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:41:20 +0000

By David Thiel Pages: 45-52 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Casework, by its very nature, exists for storage. That storage can range from china to rare books, or simply be a place for your children to store their puzzles or you to file your bills. Regardless of the ultimate purpose, … Read more »

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Byrdcliffe Linen Press

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:34:41 +0000

Recreating a classic cabinet that breaks the rules of Arts & Crafts. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 34-44 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now The history of most pieces of furniture can be traced back to one individual – usually the designer, the maker or the client. The roots of this … Read more »

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