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.
By Christopher Schwarz Page 26 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now The Veritas router plane won’t replace your electric router. In fact, it’s actually an excellent complement to the power tool with which it shares its name. I turn to a router plane to clean up and tweak the joinery created … Read more
By David Thiel Page 26 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now News of Makita’s new 18-volt Lithium-ion drill was well received in the Popular Woodworking shop. While we’re always happy to hear about improved performance in a tool, we’re not so excited about it coming at the expense of increased weight … Read more
By Christopher Schwarz Page 10 From the February 2006 issue #153 Buy this issue now Among many of my hand-tool friends, there’s a notion that real woodworkers don’t use sandpaper. Instead they use cutting tools only – hand planes and spokeshaves – to prepare a surface for finishing. A dirty cheater will use a card … Read more
