Popular Woodworking Magazine » April 2005

Out of the Woodwork: Almost a Plane Wreck

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The perilous flight of the world’s most valuable tool. By Christopher Schwarz Page: 104 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now Half of the airplane’s hydraulic system had failed at take-off; the other half failed as the plane was 10 minutes from the Atlanta airport. So the flight crew prepared the passengers … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Choosing an Exterior Coating

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:16:30 +0000

Five different types of protection exist. Here’s a guide to choosing the best one for your project. By Bob Flexner Pages: 98-100 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now The need to protect wood outdoors is much greater than the need to protect it indoors because of exposure to sunlight and rain. … Read more »

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At the Lathe: Strategies for a Fitted-lid Box

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:13:42 +0000

These egg boxes are perfect practice projects for turning objects with snug-fitting lids. By Judy Ditmer Pages: 92-94 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now A fitted-lid box is one of the most interesting things to make on the lathe. While there are many steps involved that all have to be done … Read more »

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Power-tool Joinery: Tongue and Groove

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:09:04 +0000

There are many ways to cut this popular edge-to-edge joint. By Bill Hylton Pages: 86-88 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now A tongue-and-groove joint is an edge joint with a mechanical interlock. The edge of one board has a groove. A matching tongue is formed on the edge of the mating … Read more »

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Best-selling Plant Stand

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:04:53 +0000

A spline-and-miter joint ensures this elegant table will remain stable. By Barry Black Pages: 80-85 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now When I started building custom furniture many years ago, I discovered the best way to advertise my work is to let people see it. To do this my wife and … Read more »

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Fundamentals of Layout

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:01:51 +0000

Owning the right tools and knowing a few tricks will ensure accurate work. By Lonnie Bird Pages: 76-79 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now Layout is one of the most important processes in woodworking; it provides an essential “road map” to point you in the right direction when cutting and fitting … Read more »

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One-weekend Router Table

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:57:28 +0000

Router table cabinets can be a waste of space. This compact, vise-mounted unit stores easily and is just the right size. By David Thiel Pages: 70-75 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now I think it might have been seeing a $1,000 router table setup at a recent woodworking show (it’s very … Read more »

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Cheating at Chairmaking

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:53:11 +0000

Tricks and secret weapons to assist the beginning (or city-dwelling) bodger. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 62-69 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now After building my first stick Windsor chair using traditional tools and green wood it was like I was on crack. Like thousands of woodworkers I returned home from my … Read more »

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Total Shop in a Box

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:49:02 +0000

Can a system of portable European power tools find a home in U.S. woodshops? By Scott Gibson Pages: 57-61 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now If you work alone in a small shop, it’s easy to dread the backbreaking start of a cabinetmaking project. It usually means spending hours reducing 4′ … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Advanced Joinery

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:44:52 +0000

By Nick Engler Pages: 49-56 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now In Chapter 3 of this series we discussed basic joinery on the table saw, including miters, bevels, rabbets, dados and grooves. In this chapter we’re going to take those concepts a step further. Essentially we’ll be using the same techniques. … Read more »

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