In the February 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking, Mario Rodriguez shows you the art of dovetailed drawers.
Discover seven strategies to make the difference between fine furniture and pedestrian design.
Four woodworkers show four ways to make tapered legs using a weapon of choice: planer, jointer, table saw and band saw.
Don Weber shows you how to build the Barnsley hay rake table, inspired by both the Arts & Crafts movement and traditional tools of rural England.
Managing Editor Megan Fitzpatrick builds an elegant Shaker stepback to house all of your 21st-century entertainment accoutrement.
Adam Cherubini continues his series on 18th-century chairmaking by teaching you how to make a ball & claw foot.
This issue’s I Can Do That project is a low-profile serving tray.
Bob Flexner teaches you how to battle blotching when finishing cherry.
Read about an award-winning plane built by an 18 year old in the profile of D.L. Barrett & Sons.
Plus, why you should toss your tape measure.
Detailed article previews are below. Online Extras (downloads, etc.) for this issue are found in each article.
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 10 From the February 2009 issue #174 Buy this issue now A college professor who taught Zen Buddhism once told me the following odd story about a test he gave to his students. The test had only one question: “Explain the nature of Zen Buddhism.” All the students scribbled furiously for … Read more
Inspired by the agricultural tools of rural England, this massive oak table is awash in hand-worked details. By Don Weber Pages: 60-65 From the February 2009 issue #174 Buy this issue now As a young fellow growing up in the countryside of Wales, I clambered over many a farm wagon, climbed into many a loft … Read more
