Popular Woodworking Magazine » November 2008 #172

Out of the Woodwork: Pink Lemonade

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:37:40 +0000

An old piece of MDF brings back happy memories. By Richard Mallard Page: 96 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now That quote knocked around in my head for days. You know the feeling. A little voice is screaming the answer to a question from the basement of your brain and it … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Applying Wiping Varnish

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:34:14 +0000

Practice makes perfect. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-92 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now I ’ve written several times in these pages about wiping varnish being one of the best finishes for a woodworker not using a spray gun – most recently in November 2005 . Wiping varnish is simply alkyd … Read more »

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I Can Do That: Corner Shelf

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:27:54 +0000

This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints. By Megan Fitzpatrick Pages: 84-85 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now This simple and casual storage unit offers a choice when it comes to stock selection. In the November 2007 “I Can Do That” column, we discussed … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Flush-cutting Jig

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An end to the troublesome task of trimming solid-wood edging. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 80-82 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now Adding a solid-wood edge to plywood is a necessary but evil task for most woodworkers. And while clamps and cleverness go a long way toward getting the edging stuck to … Read more »

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Imitation could be Illegal

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:19:52 +0000

Many iconic designs are legally protected; research before you copy. By Jon Shackelford Pages: 76-79 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now It has often been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Perhaps nowhere is imitation more commonplace than in furniture making. Attractive pieces from antiquity as well as … Read more »

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Building a Skateboard in a Vacuum

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:14:48 +0000

Bring a new generation to the shop and learn a new technique – the vacuum-press pump. By Hunter Lang Pages: 72-75 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now Over the years as a skateboarder, I’ve owned many different skateboards of varying quality, and I have always wondered what it would be like … Read more »

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Everyday Greene & Greene

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:10:24 +0000

In the hands of genius, ordinary items become fine art. By David Mathias & Robert W. Lang Pages: 66-71 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now One of the best-known quotations to arise from the Arts & Crafts movement is from William Morris. A founding father of the movement in England, Morris … Read more »

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Avoiding Table Saw Kickback

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:04:45 +0000

The fundamental rules (and devices) to keep you clear of danger at your saw. By Marc Adams Pages: 63-65 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now I once heard that 90 percent (or more) of all table saw accidents involve some type of kickback, where the work flies back at the operator. … Read more »

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First Fan Carving

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:58:00 +0000

It takes five tools to enhance the design of any project with a carved fan. We show you the tools and tricks to get it right the first time. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 58-62 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now Study the furniture built prior to the Queen Anne period … Read more »

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Colonial-Era Plate Rack

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:52:10 +0000

Although this project uses 40 feet of moulding, it’s quite simple to make. By Kerry Pierce Pages: 53-57 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now My wife and I recently attended our niece’s wedding in Ft. Wayne, Ind. We realized after checking into the hotel that we had several hours to kill … Read more »

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