Popular Woodworking Magazine » February 2006 #153

Out of the Woodwork: Small Shop, Big Lessons

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Many woodworkers dream of ‘going pro.’ Before you take the leap, read this. By Jim Tolpin Page: 104 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now It’s now been more than three decades since I began to work wood for a living. In the beginning, I operated alone out of a one-car garage … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Common Spray Gun Problems

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Don’t be a drip – learn how to keep your equipment in fine working order. By Bob Flexner Pages: 98-99 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now In the last issue I showed you how to maintain and clean a spray gun. Keeping parts oiled and the spray gun free of gummy … Read more »

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Power-tool Joinery: Half-Blind Dovetails by Jig

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:15:52 +0000

Not everyone’s ready to tackle hand-cut dovetails. Here’s how to get the most from your router and jig. By Bill Hylton Pages: 92-94 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Dovetails are prime joints. Long history, great appearance and cachet. Used in boxes, drawers and carcases. But for many woodworkers, cutting dovetails … Read more »

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At the Lathe: Preparing Green Wood

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Here’s how to take your stock from logs to lathe. By Judy Ditmer Pages: 88-91 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I was sitting in my booth at a craft show when a young man came in and began looking at some … Read more »

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Endurance Test: Powermatic Model 66

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:06:49 +0000

After 10 years this solid, reliable machine continues to be a shop mainstay. By David Thiel Page 86 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now It’s surprising we haven’t written an Endurance Test about the Powermatic Model 66 table saw before now. When we set up the Popular Woodworking shop more than … Read more »

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Successful Screwing

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:02:17 +0000

Everything you always wanted to know about screws, but were afraid to ask. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 82-85 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Many of the tools and fasteners we use in woodworking have been around for thousands of years. The concept of the screw goes back to the … Read more »

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Rethinking Shaker Design

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:56:00 +0000

An examination of the furniture built by the Western communities expands our notions of what is ‘Shaker.’ By Kerry Pierce Pages: 72-78 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now The restored Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, Ky., gives admirers of Shaker architecture, furniture and life an opportunity to get very close to … Read more »

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Tri-Fold Storage Cabinet

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This versatile piece is useful for more than hiding plastic boxes. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 64-71 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Electronic entertainment is a permanent reality in almost every home. Unfortunately the media used to store that entertainment changes quickly. From 8-track to CD and VHS to DVD, … Read more »

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Modifying Stock Chisels

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:43:40 +0000

Out-of-the box chisels can derail your chances of tight dovetails. Improve almost any tool with these quick fixes. By Lonnie Bird Pages: 61-63 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now In my recent article on cutting dovetails (“Your First Handcut Dovetails,” February 2005) I stated that the process of creating this time-honored … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Casework Construction – Smart Assembly

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By David Thiel Pages: 45-52 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now What are we talking about when we say “smart assembly?” In previous chapters, we’ve discussed a couple of issues that can complicate casework: proper material preparation and choosing the proper joint to make the strongest furniture. Another place to trip … Read more »

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