April 2009 #175
In the April 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking, Senior Editor Robert W. Lang builds a Greene & Greene medicine cabinet that he discovered in the Gamble House garage.
We show you three solid ways to make edge joints for panel glue-ups.
Mario Rodriguez designs a compact and elegant Providence writing desk.
Read our review of the three plunge-cut saws currently available in the United States.
Learn how to carve Spanish feet with Charles Bender, founder of the Acanthus Workshop.
Make an undulating band-sawn “twister” box with this design from Lois Keener Ventura.
Construct a simple grinder tool rest so you can achieve predictable, repeatable angles.
Bob Flexner discusses finishing the five types of wood.
Adam Cherubini moves on to shaping the splat for his 18th-century chair.
The Wood Whisperer shares his thoughts on glue.
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Online Extras: April 2009 Issue
Online Extras for the April 2009 issue include a video about how to use glue for veneering, full-size patterns of the top and bottom side profiles of the Greene & Greene Medicine Cabinet, additional step photos of the Writing Desk project as a PDF slide show, and more.
The Best Shop Wastebasket
I spend a lot of time in my shop, so I’m picky about what I put in there, from the bench to the tool cabinet, the wooden floor or even the wastebasket. Last week I decided I needed a wastebasket by the door of my shop. I have a huge bourbon barrel by my bench Continue reading»
Out of the Woodwork: The Allure of the New
If all you have is a hammer, well, you might need another hammer. By Doug Fulkerson Page: 72 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now One of my favorite quotes is Baruch’s Observation: If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It seems like an accurate observation of Continue reading»
Grinder Tool Rest Jig
This simple jig makes it easy to set your rest to specific, repeatable angles. By Bruce D. Wedlock Pages: 62-63 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now The many articles on sharpening chisels and plane irons always include some discussion of the desirable bevel angle of the blade. For chisels, it ranges Continue reading»
Twister
This undulating band saw box is simple to make, and it makes a great gift. By David Thiel, Jim Stack & Lois Keener Ventura Pages: 58-61 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now Yes, you could say building this box is like dancing. Your partner is that beautiful wood you’ve just found Continue reading»
Carving Spanish Feet
A Delaware Valley foot and a Pennsylvania ring-and-vase turning combine to develop a period-style design. By Charles Bender Pages: 55-57 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now Years ago, when I first began my business as a period furniture maker, a close friend and mentor jumped on board to help kick off Continue reading»
Plunge-cut Saws
These saws are the best for breaking down sheet goods, if that’s one of your shop chores. But you’ll need to dig into the features to make your purchase decision. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 50-53 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now Since DeWalt and Makita entered the United States plunge-cut Continue reading»
