Popular Woodworking Magazine » February 2005

Out of the Woodwork: Protecting Tools from Kids

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:42:30 +0000

Sometimes a little talking-to (and video surveillance) is all it takes. By Sam Stickle Page: 104 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now I have noticed three things about tools and kids. Kids can find tools even if it requires tunneling under the garage wall. Kids can claim complete innocence when asked … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Repairing Color Damage

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:24:24 +0000

If the scratch isn’t deep, the fix isn’t difficult. By Bob Flexner Pages: 98-99 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now Even if you aren’t a professional woodworker, you probably get called on now and then to look at finish damage on cabinets or furniture belonging to friends and neighbors. Your woodworking … Read more »

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Build a Sailor Girl On Your Own

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:10:54 +0000

A week in your own shop will produce a boat that’s fun to sail or row. By John Wilson Pages: 86-91 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now When I was a Boy Scout 50 years ago, I remember reading an article titled “Building an Orange Crate Canoe.” At the time I … Read more »

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“Real” Planers

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:06:01 +0000

Brawn, capacity and endurance make all the difference. By David Thiel Pages: 80-85 Is gaining 2″ of planing width capacity worth an extra $300 to $1,000? Nope. So if that’s the reason why you’re considering buying a 15″ planer, borrow a friend’s instead. The real reason to buy a 15″ planer is the motor. Well, … Read more »

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Resurrecting Chisels

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:01:30 +0000

Old chisels can be brought back to life using these simple steps. By Paul Anthony Pages: 74-79 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now If ever there was a type of used hand tool that was a good candidate for restoration, it’s a chisel. Lots of good deals on old chisels can … Read more »

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Harvey Ellis Bookcase

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:55:28 +0000

A faithful reproduction of the epitome of Arts & Crafts design. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 66-73 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now Gustav Stickley once wrote that the best way to learn furniture design was to build a proven design. He wrote that the student “learns from the start the … Read more »

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Your First Hand-cut Dovetails

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:50:24 +0000

The right techniques and tools (plus a few tricks) will give you a good start on mastering this fine traditional joint. By Lonnie Bird Pages: 60-65 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now Dovetails have long been recognized as the premier joint for casework and drawers – and for good reason. They’re … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Customize Your Table Saw

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:37:19 +0000

By Nick Engler Pages: 49-56 There are dozens of table saw accessories you can mount on your machine to make it safer, more accurate or extend its capacity. Some can be purchased, others can be made by you. By carefully choosing these options, you can soup up your old table saw or customize a new … Read more »

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Frame & Panel Dresser

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:33:25 +0000

Traditional techniques eliminate wood-movement concerns, reduce construction time and save money. By Troy Sexton Pages: 40-48 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now Nice looking dresser, huh? Looks complicated, right? Believe it or not, two router-table setups allow you to build the case quickly using less-expensive wood and plywood for the interior, … Read more »

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Great Woodshops: A Chairmaker’s Laboratory

Article Index — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:27:33 +0000

With each new invention, Brian Boggs seeks to build a better chair. By Kara Gebhart Uhl Pages: 32-36 From the February 2005 issue #146 Buy this issue now Initially, chairmaker Brian Boggs’s woodshop in Berea, Ky., holds no surprises. Strips of hickory bark are drying in the ceiling’s rafters. A man sitting on a shaving … Read more »

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