A Happy Ending for a Terrible Chair
Upholsterer Mike Mascelli was kind enough to send along some photos of what happened in his class to the terrible chair frame I wrote about this week. It’s a bit...
Q & A: The Chalk Test
Try this classic method: after jointing or planing, lightly rub the wood with the side of a piece of chalk.
Typical (& Frightening) Chair Construction
Most modern, factory-made furniture is poorly constructed – most woodworkers agree on that point. But would you ever call it dangerous? This fall while teaching at the Marc Adams School...
Quick-release Vise Squad
If I’m going to get my workbench build started in December I’ll have to pull out all the stops. I’ve a project underway for which I soon hope to have...
My Difficult Relationship With Exotics
Being raised Protestant, guilt isn’t at the fiber of my being. But I know guilt; my wife is Catholic. And I get a feeling that resembles guilt whenever I work...
Creating Realistic Images with SketchUp Plugins
Whenever I take on a new cabinet or built-in project, I like to model it in SketchUp. I sometimes have trouble visualizing how things are going to fit together, and...
How to Apply Wood Veneer with Backing
When hobbyist woodworkers do any sort of veneering, they usually work with raw veneers. These un-backed sheets are great for small projects, and though they can be used for large...
Modern ‘Register Calipers’ Available from Woodpeckers
One of my favorite tools from the Studley tool cabinet are his register calipers, which are displayed prominently on the right-hand side of the cabinet. These calipers were common in...
‘Folding Stool’ SketchUp Model
This is a model of the I Can Do That “Folding Stool” from the November 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp model here. See all our...
Make Convex Sharpening Forms for Round Edge Tools
Which tools are my favorites? Well, they are divided into a few categories. Sentimentality & fidelity: These are tools that I inherited from my dad or my grandfather, or that were...
First Look: ‘Workbenches, Revised Edition’
ShopWoodworking.com is now taking pre-orders for the new revised edition of “Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use” for $34.99 plus free domestic shipping. The book will be...
Passage Through Time (Surveying a Vintage Building in England)
It’s a privilege to be invited into people’s homes to discuss a potential project. Often it’s just an enjoyable meet-up where ideas can be discussed and proposals put forth. Every...
