Author Archive for Steve Shanesy
Steve Shanesy is a senior editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine.
Maloof-style Cabinet with Leather Pulls
As a follow-up to a recent post about shop-made leather drawer pulls, I thought I'd share with you a photo of the completed sideboard. Just how did this piece evolve? There's a Sam Maloof cabinet that has the same proportions and drawer arrangement. I like very much the look of the all-walnut piece he built Continue reading»
Shop-made Leather Drawer Pulls
A couple months back I stumbled onto a bundle of harness leather scraps at a flea market and snapped it up. I was working on a new six-drawer sideboard and it gave me a chance to try out an idea that I had years ago for a shop-made drawer pull. I figured making the pulls Continue reading»
Flattening Really Wide Boards
Years ago I came to possess a really large walnut log and had it sawn to my specifications on a band mill. I then air dried it and have stowed most of it ever since. Many of the plain-sliced slabs yielded widths of between 20" and 33". Yes, I consider myself a lucky man. I've Continue reading»
New Festool ZOBO Forstner-style Drill Bits
Festool has recently added a set of aggressive-cutting Forstner-style drill bits that have a new twist – a twist drill to be specific. Yes, these bits feature three interchangeable centers for various applications. You get the normal, shorter point, a longer point to assist in starting angled holes and a twist-drill bit center. You'll see Continue reading»
Wishing You a Sawesome Christmas
A couple days ago I received what might best be described as an audio Christmas card. It was from Richard Wedler, an old friend, woodworker and the man behind the fantastic Micro-Fence line of router accessories. He's a multi-talented guy with a great wit. Among his many talents, Richard is an accomplished musician. He plays Continue reading»
Our New Shop – Take a Look!
Last Friday afternoon we moved tons of stuff (literally) to our new shop and managed to get most of the big stuff set in place by the end of the day. The photo here will show you how things are shaping up and you can click on the photo to enlarge it for a better Continue reading»
Antique Drawer Repair
Over the weekend, I repaired a drawer from an antique valet that's been on my dresser for 15 years. It's a beautiful piece with a tilting mirror, curved front, bracket feet and three pretty drawers that are veneered with crotch mahogany then banded with what I suspect is holly. The drawers have thin sides and Continue reading»
