This October 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking, we’ve assembled an amazing group of woodworking talent.
Troy Sexton reveals his tricks for mastering the jigsaw.
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.
Our I Can Do That column has a great bench that you can make from dimensional lumber in just a few hours.
Bob Flexner reflects on sheen in his finishing column.
Judy Ditmer in At the Lathe give essential maintenance techniques.
Detailed article previews are below. Online extras can be found here.
Reproductions may have room for improvement. By Kerry Pierce Pages: 58-63 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Furniture reproductions are never exactly like the originals on which they’re based. In some cases, that’s because the skill and artistry of the reproducer don’t measure up to the skill and artistry of the … Read more
A master carver looks at essential tools and sharpening techniques. By David Calvo Pages: 53-57 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now In 1979, after five years of college and with a philosophy degree in my hand, I was heading to interview for my first job as a woodcarver. My prospective employer, … Read more
By David Thiel Pages: 45-52 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Most woodworkers back their way into woodworking, gathering tools and equipment slowly. Because of this fact most woodworkers also grow their woodworking space slowly as well. They may start out with a corner of the garage or basement dedicated … Read more
Three ways to approach this ancient joint. By Frank Klausz Pages: 41-44 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now In furniture making, while carcases and drawers are dovetailed together, tables and chairs have mortise-and-tenon joinery. In this article, I make a through mortise and tenon three different ways. First by hand, second … Read more
With the right blade and body position, you can split pencil lines with ease with this oft-misunderstood tool. By Troy Sexton Pages: 34-39 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now The jigsaw generally gets a bad rap as a rough tool that’s best suited for kitchen installations and oddball carpentry jobs. And … Read more
By the door or at the foot of the bed, this simple bench is just right for a small space. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 32-33 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Don’t make the mistake of thinking you need a lot of tools and machinery to get started in woodworking. … Read more
Pitch, rake, fleam and set all contribute to the performance of your tool. By Adam Cherubini Pages: 28-30 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now A recent review of dovetail saws in a competing magazine discussed the attributes of different saws as if their characteristics were mystically endowed by their manufacturers. I’m … Read more
