Online Extras for the October 2008 issue include a video of a behind-the-scenes look how a Popular Woodworking cover is shot, a video about Bob Lang’s 21st Century bench, as well as where to find digital content on how to build your own, and a slide show of additional never before published photos of Greene and Greene furniture. Read more
October 2008 #171
The cover project of the October 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking is a versatile new 21st-Century workbench designed and built by senior editor Robert W. Lang. Elements from historic benches makes this the ideal work-holding bench for both power and hand tool woodworkers.
Our series of articles by David Mathias continues with Greene and Greene: Details and Joinery with more never-before published photos of this incredible body of work.
Michael Dunbar lists the layout tools we all need as well as how to use them in power and hand tool applications.
Looking for a new random-orbit sander? We’ll help you choose as we test 10 sanders head-to-head.
Editor Christopher Schwarz reveals his top tricks for taming handplane tear-out.
Marc Adams continues his Woodworking Essentials series with ways to work smarter (and safer) at the table saw.
Detailed article previews are below. Online Extras for this issue are found inside their respective articles.
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Out of the Woodwork: Et tu, Brute?
But a small cut may lead to thoughts of treason. By Jeff Skiver Page: 88 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now I already have more lumber than I can use. However, I cannot seem to resist acquiring new trophy pieces. My dilemma comes from the fact I do not feel qualified … Read more
Flexner on Finishing: Shellac and Sealing Wood
Clearing up the confusion. By Bob Flexner Pages: 84-85 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now Shellac was once the most widely used wood finish in the world. Now it’s commonly promoted in woodworking magazines as a sealer, often as the “best” or “universal” sealer, even though virtually no cabinet shop or … Read more
The Wood Whisperer: My Favorite Power Tool Accessories
Hand tools complement and complete work begun with power equipment. By Marc Spagnuolo Pages: 78-79 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now Most folks I talk with in the woodworking hobby seem to follow a similar path. They start out by emulating what they see on television, which is of course, power … Read more
Greene & Greene: Details and Joinery
Looking beyond the surface of Arts & Crafts furniture masterpieces. By David Mathias & Robert W. Lang Pages: 71-76 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now Everyone is familiar with some variation of the following wisdom: “The more you learn, the more there is to learn.” It’s probably very close to a … Read more
Taming Handplane Tear-Out
One of the biggest frustrations is when the grain tears out instead of slicing clean. Conventional wisdom has some solutions, but some of them might not help. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 64-69 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now Nothing in handplaning is more frustrating than tear-out – which is when the … Read more
Random-Orbit Sanders
These mid-size sanders take on the brunt of our sanding chores. Find out what sets them apart. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 58-63 From the October 2008 issue #171 Buy this issue now As we prepared to test random-orbit sanders, we considered the vast number of tools available. In order to make the test manageable, … Read more