Popular Woodworking Magazine » June 2008

Out of the Woodwork: Does Your Shop Speak English?

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An ocean-wide gap in terminology can cause confusion. By Philip W. Leon Page: 88 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now The first time I went to England, I soon learned to take the lift instead of the elevator. And to avoid getting run over by all those cars driving on the … Read more »

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Flexner on Finishing: Rules to Finish By

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They explain so much. By Bob Flexner Pages: 86-87 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now It’s often possible to sum up a lot of situations with a rule, a principle that applies in almost all cases. When I teach seminars on finishing, I often find myself citing a rule I’ve created … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Router Dado Jig

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Take the tool to the work for quick and accurate dados. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 82-83 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now The quest for accuracy in woodworking is often like trying to find your way out of a maze. Make the wrong choice early on, and you’ll find yourself … Read more »

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Great Woodshops: Woodworking With a Mission

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Tillers International teaches sustainable skills to help improve lives. By Jeff Skiver Pages: 74-76 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now Most woodworking classes start the same way – with the students introducing themselves and telling about their backgrounds and interests. The most recent class I attended, at Tillers International, was different. … Read more »

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Build Furniture Without a Shop

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:25:51 +0000

Our ‘I Can Do That’ manual shows you how a few tools can go a long way. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 66-70 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now When you get started in woodworking there are many paths to follow, forks in the road, dead-ends and shortcuts. It’s a journey that … Read more »

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Silver Brazing Your Own Band Saw Blades

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Save money and get better results by making your own blades. By John Wilson Pages: 62-65 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now I was on the road teaching a woodworking course recently when my band saw blade broke. Not carrying a spare meant buying a replacement locally. It had been 20 … Read more »

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Planecraft, Part II: Jointer & Block Planes

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:05:10 +0000

Jointer and block planes – and beyond the basics. By Michael Dunbar Pages: 56-60 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now In the first part of my article on bench planes (April 2008 Popular Woodworking, issue #168), I discussed the historic versatility of bench planes, and explained how to use a scrub, … Read more »

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Jatoba Bench

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Ebony spacers and plugs add visual interest to this indoor-outdoor design. By Bert Johansen Pages: 49-55 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now My lovely wife asked me to build a bench for our entry hall. After considering the intended space – which consists of an 11′ wall – I initially planned … Read more »

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Woodworking Essentials: Band Saws

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A Better Way to Work: Part 5 By Marc Adams Pages: 43-48 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now I once toured a very large custom cabinetmaking shop and noticed that they had no band saws. When I asked the owner what his reason was for not having one of these saws, … Read more »

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A Tailored Tea Table

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:43:50 +0000

A graceful slipper-footed design enhanced with additional period details. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 34-42 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now In Colonial America, prior to Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, colonists adopted many of the lifestyles of English citizens. One such behavior was afternoon tea. Of course, you couldn’t be … Read more »

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