You can build better and build faster by blending the use of hand and power tools in your shop. That’s the theme of this February 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking. Chris Schwarz shows you how in Coarse, Medium and Fine.
Glen Huey takes an old design and converts it to a modern media storage cabinet.
In our continuing series on casework construction we give you solid tips on smart assembly.
Kerry Pierce continues his series of articles on Shaker design with a close look at original pieces.
Lonnie Bird shows you how to modify your stock chisels for maximum performance.
Frustrated by wood screws? We show you how to use them effectively.
Bob Flexner gives you great methods for fixing common spray gun problems.
Bill Hylton explains how to get the most from your half-blind dovetail jig.
Adam Cherubini gives you his take on the ultimate hand tool workshop.
For the turners, we have a great duplicating jig and methods for preparing green wood.
Detailed article previews are below. Online extras can be found here.
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
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
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
Using bench planes with your machinery will speed your work. But first you must understand how the bench plane system works. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 38-44 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Too often we hear that hand tools are slow and power tools are fast. Even people who love hand … Read more
A modern interpretation of a classic trick from old-school turners. By Eric A. Hedberg Pages: 30-33 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now I believe there are two types of wood turners, those who turn for pleasure and those who turn out of necessity. I started in the latter group. I started … Read more
By David Thiel Page: 28 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Worx (Greenville, S.C.) has launched a complete line of portable power tools and this drill is the first of those products we’ve tested. We ran the Worx 14.4-volt drill through the same tests used in our December 2005 drill review, … Read more
By David Thiel Page 28 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Don’t let the name “Luthier’s Friend” scare you off if you don’t make guitars. This precision thickness sander has many practical woodshop applications, especially intarsia. Thickness planers tend to eat material under 1/8″ thick and we can’t all afford a … Read more
