A one-of-a-kind table reappears after 100 years. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 56-61 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now Most original Gustav Stickley furniture can be easily identified by model number. This was, after all, factory-made furniture and pieces were designed to be made in multiples. When you come across an … Read more
A master class in honing carving tools. By David Calvo Pages: 53-55 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now In the last issue, we looked at a basic set of carving tools and how to refine the shapes with grinding. In this article, we’ll take a look at getting the edges sharp … Read more
They’re all the rage. But are they ready to resaw? By David Thiel Pages: 40-44 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now You might be asking yourself, “Why are they testing such a specific saw category?” Good question. The general consensus is that steel-framed saws are more rigid than traditional cast-iron saws … Read more
Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 38-39 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now Because you’re holding this magazine, chances are you could use a magazine rack by your favorite chair to hold … Read more
An experiment uncovers cutting edges of the past. By Adam Cherubini Pages: 34-36 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now “How did they sharpen their tools back then?” I’ve asked this question myself and I have been asked the question, and I’ve never felt comfortable with any answer. We know that 18th-century … Read more
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 32 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now Adding a digital readout to a plunge router is more useful than adding a laser, but this digital feature alone might not be reason enough to give up your old plunge router. The Craftsman #17517 allows you to set the … Read more
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 32 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now Making your own woodworking tools can be rewarding – but it can also be time-consuming and thus takes you away from building furniture. Several years ago I felt exactly this way when I built five metal planes from kits. However, … Read more
