This April 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking offers exclusive and complete plans for two classic furniture pieces. Robert Lang builds a reproduction of a linen press from the Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts colony of the early 1900s, and Kerry Pierce builds a Shaker “Saturday Table.” Craig Bentzley builds a Queen Anne table, and Rob Cosman shows you how to cut houndstooth dovetails. Our Woodworking Essentials series on casework construction continues with what you need to know about doors and drawers.Bill Hylton shows you how to add accuracy to your power tool set-ups, and Adam Cherubini makes and uses sawhorses. We put Powermatic’s 701 mortiser, back saws from Gramercy tools, and a new 12″ DeWalt miter saw through our Tool Test. Don’t miss great Tricks of the Trade, Q&A and much more.Detailed article previews are below. Online extras can be found here.” type=”button”>” type=”button”>
Here’s hoping they’re cyclical. By Peter Sieling Page: 96 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now When my son complained how high school physics was dull and difficult, I reminded him [...]
Understanding just a little chemistry will teach you a lot about this finish. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-92 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now At a recent wood-finishing seminar, a [...]
Tricks and procedures for perfect tool setups. By Bill Hylton Pages: 84-86 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now When you are using power tools for cutting parts and joinery, accuracy [...]
A sharp eye and smart jig help you build this reproduction. By Kerry Pierce Pages: 76-80 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting the Shaker [...]
The biggest obstacle to mastering this traditional tool is getting it razor sharp. By Scott Gibson Pages: 72-75 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now If you visited a crafts school [...]
This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it’s easier to cut than you might suspect. By Rob Cosman Pages: 66-71 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now I first [...]
Mom was right to worry about your eyes – and you should too, especially as a woodworker. By David Thiel Pages: 60-65 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Every day there are an [...]
After 250 years, this design hasn’t lost its practicality or its distinctive appeal. By Craig W. Bentzley Pages: 53-59 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now As with most of my [...]
By David Thiel Pages: 45-52 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now Casework, by its very nature, exists for storage. That storage can range from china to rare books, or simply be a [...]
Recreating a classic cabinet that breaks the rules of Arts & Crafts. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 34-44 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now The history of most pieces of furniture [...]
Start your woodworking education right. By Adam Cherubini Pages: 30-33 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now What’s the best sort of workbench to build? What hand tools should I buy [...]
Handmade and perfect in every detail. By Christopher Schwarz Page: 29 From the April 2006 issue #154 Buy this issue now When people ask for my recommendation on almost any kind of tool, I attempt [...]