The cover story for the November 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking is our exclusive test of six 14″ steel frame band saws. This new style saw is versatile and affordable. Find out which ones stand up to the challenge of resawing. In our Woodworking Essentials: Setting up Shop series, we show you how to plan ahead to get the best lighting and the right power to your machinery.We preview some exciting new tools we saw at IWF in Atlanta and test new routers.Adam Cherubini investigates period sharpening in Arts & Mysteries.Glen Huey presents the right way to prepare rough lumber. Troy Sexton shares his years of experience and shows you the simple sanding steps he uses to acheive a fantastic finish. Our featured project is a reproduction of an extremely rare Gustav Stickley side table. Detailed article previews are below. Online extras can be found here.[description]Articles from the November 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine[/description][keywords]Popular Woodworking Magazine, Magazine Articles, Technique Articles, Project Articles, Tool Reviews, Finishing[/keywords]
When properly trained, curmudgeons have many uses. By Peter Sieling Page: 96 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now It’s easier to care for exotic pets than grumpy old men. You try [...]
Don’t allow the packaging to cause you confusion. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-93 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now When I opened my furniture making and restoration shop 30 years [...]
21st-century beauty from Baltic birch and bent lamination. by John Hutchinson Pages: 76-82 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now As I looked at the “Modern” furniture coming to [...]
To true your wood with machines, the steps you follow are critical. This time-tested procedure is the best way we know of. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 70-74 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this [...]
By Bill Stankus Pages: 45-52 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now When the workshop has proper lighting, sufficient electrical power and plenty of outlets it is a safer and better [...]
A quick look at some of the best new tools we saw in Atlanta. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 68-69 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now It isn’t every day that you see a new tool [...]
How to get the maximum results in the minimum amount of time: A slightly unorthodox approach from a 23-year cabinetshop veteran. By Troy Sexton Pages: 62-67 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]