Out of the Woodwork: Hook Kids with Simple Kits
A project prepped for children passes on the love of woodworking. By Joseph Ilardo Pages: 80 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now A few weeks ago my daughter told me her 7-year-old [...]
Flexner on Finishing: Wipe, Don’t Brush
Wiping is the efficient way to apply stain. By Bob Flexner Pages: 66-68 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now The purpose of this article is to emphasize what I’ve said in passing [...]
Great Woodshops: The Woodwright’s School
Check your cell phone and dozuki at the door. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 62-64 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now Roy Underhill picks up the grungiest wooden jack plane you’ve [...]
Understanding Glues: Part I
Delve into the characteristics and properties of the 7 families of glue and adhesives. By Marc Adams Pages: 54-60 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now OK, so you consider yourself a [...]
Federal-style Inlay: Bellflowers & Stringing
Small pieces transform your work from austere to awesome. By Rob Millard Pages: 49-53 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now Signature features of Federal-style furniture include [...]
The Case for Bevel-up Planes
A craftsman makes the argument that bevel-up planes are easier to tune for end grain and difficult woods. By Lonnie Bird Pages: 44-48 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now I can [...]
3 Ways to Make Raised Panels
We explore the best ways to raise a panel with a router, handplane or table saw. By Robert W. Lang, Christopher Schwarz & Glen D. Huey Pages: 40-43 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this [...]
Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
A masterpiece of design that’s sure to add to your woodworking ‘bucket list.’ By Glen D. Huey Pages: 32-39 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now Originally built as a six-board chest [...]
Tool Test: A Beefy, Battery-powered Jigsaw
By Glen D. Huey Page: 29 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now Milwaukee has added a jigsaw to its M18 line of tools – M18 refers to the 18-volt line of Lithium-ion battery-powered [...]
Tool Test: Czeck Edge Marking Tools
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 29 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now Yes, you can mark out your joints with a pocket knife, a craft knife or a sharpened piece of Chevy bumper. But [...]
Tool Test: The New Unisaw
Delta re-invents its flagship table saw with great success. Bravo. By Glen D. Huey Page: 28 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now There’s been so much written about Delta’s new [...]
I Can Do That: Knife Block
One piece of wood and a lot of bamboo skewers do the trick. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 26-27 From the August 2009 issue #177 Buy this issue now When we build an “I Can Do That” project we buy [...]
