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Magazine Index
| Popular Woodworking October 2006 (Issue 157) |
Price: $8.00
This issue we've assembled an amazing group of woodworking talent. Troy Sexton reveals his tricks for Mastering the Jigsaw, and Frank Klausz gives us three wonderful ways to create Through Mortise and Tenon Joints. Michael Dunbar makes his Popular Woodworking Debut and tells us how he goes about Avoiding Mistakes. Master carver David Calvo also joins us for the first time and gets us started with the Bare Bones of Carving. Our Woodworking Essentials begins a new series-Setting Up Shop: The Right Location. Adam Cherubini takes a close look at The Mystery of Saw Teeth in his "Arts & Mysteries" hand tool column. Bill Hylton gives his methods for making Breadboard ends, and our I Can Do That Column has a great bench that you can make from dimensional lumber in just a few hours. All of this and our regular features; Bob Flexner on Finishing reflects on sheen and Judy Ditmer in At the Lathe give essential Maintenance techniques.
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| Draw-Leaf Game Table |
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Glen Huey
Page number: 66; Article length: 7 pp.
Clever concealed leaves give instant access to more surface area, without disturbing anything on the table top. Includes plans and instructions for this unique table.
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| Almost Forgotten Handsaw Tricks |
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Carl Bilderback
Page number: 64; Article length: 2 pp.
Discover how to keep your cut line clear of sawdust without huffing and puffing. Plus, reflections on marking accurate 90 degree and 45 degree angles without a square.
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| Avoiding Mistakes |
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Michael Dunbar
Page number: 73; Article length: 5 pp.
In his first article for Popular Woodworking, teacher and Windsor chair maker Michael Dunbar reveals his methods for avoiding mistakes in the shop. Simple methods for marking organizing and sorting work make woodworker less frustrating and more enjoyable.
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| Flexner on Finishing: Reflections on Sheen |
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Bob Flexner
Page number: 90; Article length: 2 pp.
Understanding how sheen works will allow you to control the gloss on your finishes. As always, Bob gets down to the nitty-gritty of helping you get the finish you want.
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| Arts & Mysteries: Mystery of Sawteeth |
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Adam Cherubini
Page number: 28; Article length: 3 pp.
The performance of any saw is more a function of the shape of the teeth than the name of the maker. Discover how rake, pitch an fleam can be adjusted to let you take a better bite out of your work.
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| Tool Test |
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Staff
Page number: 22; Article length: 3 pp.
Hitachi's updated version of their time-tested plunge router-what's behind the robot mask? A new pint-sized, power-packed cordless drill from Bosch, hands free chuck from Craftsman, a better birdcage awl, new grinding wheels and a woodworker's air compres
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| Master Your Jigsaw |
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Troy Sexton
Page number: 34; Article length: 6 pp.
Troy shows how the humble and ubiquitous jigsaw can be used to cut incredible curves and many other cuts. With the right blade, body position and a bit of practice, you can master this often-misunderstood tool.
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| Conquer the Through Mortise and Tenon |
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Frank Klausz
Page number: 40; Article length: 5 pp.
There’s more than one way to make this ancient and essential joint. Master cabinetmaker Frank Klausz demonstrates three different methods: First by hand, second with a hollow-chisel mortiser and table saw, and third with a plunge router and band saw.
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| Woodworking Essentials: Setting up Shop-Location |
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David Thiel
Page number: 45; Article length: 8 pp.
Our Woodworking Essentials series starts a new edition, with the first of seven stories on setting up the ideal workshop. We show you how to make the most of your location, be it basement, garage, or freestanding building.
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| Bare Bones of Carving |
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David Calvo
Page number: 53; Article length: 5 pp.
Most beginning carvers give up because of poorly shaped and sharpened tools. Master carver and teacher David Calvo presents a basic set of essential carving tools and shows how to refine and sharpen the edges. These tools and techniques make carving an ea
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| Pleasant Hill Shaker Miniature Chest |
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By
Kerry Pierce
Page number: 58; Article length: 6 pp.
This small blanket chest was found at the Pleasant Hill Shaker Community in Kentucky. This reproduction has charming country style details, and solid joinery.
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| I Can DoThat: Dimensional Lumber Bench |
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Robert Lang
Page number: 32; Article length: 2 pp.
This simple to make bench is perfect at the foot of the bed or beside the front door. You can make it in just a few hours with common lumber and a few simple tools.
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| Power Tool Joinery: Breadboard Ends |
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By
Bill Hylton
Page number: 78; Article length: 3 pp.
This traditional device will help to keep your tabletop flat. Bill explains how to size, construct and assemble breadbord ends to solid wood tables.
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