Level Legs the Easy Way
In the February 2013 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine contributor Gary Rogowski of The Northwest Woodworking Studio delves into the old problem we’ve all experienced – legs on chairs, [...]
Experiments in Board Chests
For too long now I’ve been researching vernacular forms of furniture. I dislike the word “vernacular,” so I call these designs the “furniture of necessity.” These are the pieces of furniture that [...]
Q & A: Keep the Crook
Q & A: Keep the Crook Q: I have some planks with a pronounced crook.The grain is beautiful and I would like to make use of the crook in a desktop design. How can I edge join the boards [...]
AW Extra 12/6/12 – Compact Turning Center
Compact Turning Center Put all your tools and accessories at your fingertips by building this storage rack. By Jim Williar I made turning on my lathe much more enjoyable by trimming out the metal [...]
Woodwork Winter 2012 – 2013 Preview Table of Contents
Buy This Issue Buy Back Issues Features Gary Stevens —The Artist and His Land Tom Schrunk —Artist in Lustrous Materials Gallery 1 —40 under [...]
Q & A: Router Bit Slipping
Q & A: Router Bit Slipping Q: Is there any reason why my router bits are suddenly slipping? I have had this router for years without any trouble. A: Because you haven’t had trouble with [...]
Q & A: Which Glue for Bent Lamination?
Q & A: Which Glue for Bent Lamination? Q: A chair design I’m working on requires bent laminations for the back spindles. I’m using maple and am having a hard time keeping the glue [...]
Q & A: Cock-Beading on Drawer Fronts
Q & A: Cock-Beading on Drawer Fronts Q: I have plans for a Queen Anne highboy in which the drawer beads are applied as separate strips to the edges of the drawer front. How is this done [...]
Q & A: Mortise and Tenon Dimensions
Q & A: Mortise and Tenon Dimensions Q: I would like to use mortise and tenon joinery on a project. Are there any rules of thumb for sizing mortise and tenon joints? A: Here are a few good [...]
Tommy Mac’s Toolbox from December 2012 Issue Popular Woodworking Mag
This is a SketchUp model of Tommy Mac’s Toolbox from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com…
Moravian Stool from December 2012 Issue Popular Woodworking Magazine
This is a SketchUp model of the Moravian Stool from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com…
Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK?
Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK? Q: I have some pine that was given to me.The price was right but the wood is full of blue stain. Is it safe to use this wood for painted projects or as…
