June 2009 #176
The cover project for the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking is a joiner’s tool chest by Roy Underhill, host of The Woodwrights Shop. Not too big and not too small this chest is an ideal project to store your tools and sharpen your skills.
We also feature a knock-down outdoor chair by Simon Watts and a classic huntboard by senior editor Glen Huey.
New bedrock planes from Asia are making news, but are they worth it? Our expert review gives the details.
In Jig Journal, we build a no-frills router table that you can build in a few hours and use for years.
Adam Cherubini tackles low-relief carving in Arts & Mysteries.
Peter Follansbee shows how to carve a 17th-century panel.
Noted chairmaker Brian Boggs writes his first article for Popular Woodworking, sharing his techniques for ebonizing wood.
Our I Can Do That project is a magazine rack.
Bob Flexner helps us choose a finish for color.
Detailed article previews are below.
Out of the Woodwork: But it was a Bargain
Bird poop and bug carcasses may just be hiding a treasure. By Jeffrey Briere Page: 80 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now Like most everyone reading this, I am an avid collector of wood. It does not usually matter what species, what color or country of origin. I am non-discriminatory in Continue reading»
Jig Journal: No-nonsense Router Table
A great router table for little cost and just a few hours to build. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 74-75 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now The original version of this router table was born out of necessity. I needed a router table at a job site, and I didn’t have Continue reading»
Flexner on Finishing: Choosing a Finish for Color
Different finishes look different on different species. By Bob Flexner Pages: 70-71 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now There are many reasons to choose one finish over another. Usually the most important is for protection and durability – how well a finish protects the wood from moisture and how resistant the Continue reading»
The Wood Whisperer: Not Just for the New
Seasoned professionals also benefit from Woodworkers Safety Week 2009. By Marc Spagnuolo Pages: 68-69 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now Did you know that May 4th, 2009 marks the second annual Woodworker’s Safety Week? It began last year in an effort to raise awareness of woodshop safety. And with the accelerated Continue reading»
Dock Chair
Lightweight, folding and portable, this chair is so simple to make you’ll want a pair – or more. By Simon Watts Pages: 64-67 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now I’ve always disliked the Adirondack chair and have never understood its popularity. I find it uncomfortable because the human frame does not Continue reading»
Graduated Drawers
Two sets of dividers are all you need to achieve well-proportioned drawers. By George Walker Pages: 60-63 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now For centuries artists honed their craft by copying the works of the masters. The goal was not to become a copyist; instead the intense focus of exploring a Continue reading»
Bed Rocks From Abroad
How do new imported smoothing planes compare to a Lie-Nielsen or Clifton? By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 56-58 From the June 2009 issue #176 Buy this issue now Thanks to the success of Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and Veritas at building premium handplanes, it’s no surprise that someone would start manufacturing Bed Rock-style handplanes in the Far East. Continue reading»
