Out of the Woodwork: Almost a Plane Wreck
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 [...]
At the Lathe: Strategies for a Fitted-lid Box
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 [...]
Power-tool Joinery: Tongue and Groove
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 [...]
Best-selling Plant Stand
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 [...]
Fundamentals of Layout
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 [...]
One-weekend Router Table
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 [...]
Cheating at Chairmaking
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 [...]
Total Shop in a Box
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 [...]
Woodworking Essentials: Advanced Joinery
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 [...]
Traveling Toolbox
Bodger and blacksmith Don Weber shows how to effectively combine power and hand-tool techniques to build a simple and sturdy toolbox. By Don Weber Pages: 44-48 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy [...]
Greene & Greene Sideboard
Authentic details are easier than you might imagine. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 36-43 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now In 1907, the architectural practice of brothers Charles and [...]
Arts & Mysteries: The Striking Knife
Discover a nearly extinct tool that can help you work faster and more accurately. By Adam Cherubini Pages: 32-34 From the April 2005 issue #147 Buy this issue now As preposterous as the notion [...]
