Popular Woodworking Magazine » February 2007 #160

Out of the Woodwork: A Dovetail a Day

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:45:08 +0000

The 30-day workout program that promises you tight tails and no split ends. By Christopher Schwarz Page: 104 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now I was on our local swim team as a child, and I was an embarrassment to my pool, my parents and mammals in general. Perhaps the coach … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Test to Find a Durable Finish

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:40:59 +0000

A few sample boards can save you from future finishing headaches. By Bob Flexner Pages: 100-101 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now Finish manufacturers targeting the furniture industry and large professional finish shops provide a lot of information about their products. Unfortunately, the manufacturers who target amateur woodworkers and small shop … Read more »

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At the Lathe: Turn a Natural-edge Bowl

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:34:55 +0000

Get clean cuts and a nice finish from a challenging piece of material. By Judy Ditmer Pages: 90-94 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now A natural-edge bowl is one of the iconic forms of modern woodturning, and it is still a great way to show off a beautiful piece of wood. … Read more »

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Pens for Peacekeepers

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:30:30 +0000

The gift of a handwritten letter shows appreciation for Canadian forces. By Jim Shaver Pages: 86-87 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now About two years ago I was selling some of my woodworking and pens at a craft show. After the show, I had several pens left and remembered reading about … Read more »

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Understanding Handscrews

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:20:12 +0000

These oft-forgotten clamps are capable of finesse, great force and securing work at odd angles. By Michael Dunbar Pages: 80-84 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now Woodworkers use clamps for all sorts of purposes – to create pressure when gluing, to secure parts during assembly, to hold parts while working on … Read more »

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A New Manual for Biscuit Joiners

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:12:53 +0000

The 27 time-tested techniques to tame this often-tricky tool. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 74-79 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now The biscuit joiner is one of those tools that promises to make life so much easier. The ability to make relatively strong joints quickly and easily makes this a tool … Read more »

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Creole Table

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:07:30 +0000

Born on a bayou, this sought-after American table is spiced with both French and Canadian influences. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 66-73 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now Until recently, Creole-style furniture was a bit obscure, known mostly to a handful of furniture collectors who specialized in pieces made in the Mississippi … Read more »

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Greene & Greene Drawers

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:01:52 +0000

How to build the exquisite finger joints from a Gamble House classic. By David Mathias Pages: 61-65 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now ?One test of a design is how well it ages. Great designs are timeless and visually stunning: the Chrysler building, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT, and any number … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Setting Up Shop – Small Tool Organization

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:54:31 +0000

By Scott Gibson Pages: 45-52 From the February 2007 issue #160 Buy this issue now ?Many of us plan our workshops around big things – workbenches, table saws, planers and jointers. It’s a challenge to arrange these large tools so the shop is efficient and comfortable, especially when space is limited. But as we ponder … Read more »

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