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Online Extras for the April 2008 issue include additional text and step photos detailing the construction of the hinges, leather strap and ebony pegs for the Greene & Greene-inspired Storage [...]

It’s hard to teach a new dog the old dog’s tricks. By Jeff Skiver Page: 88 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now My woodshop is a frustrating place to be at the moment. I am breaking [...]

Why stains and finishes sometimes dry slowly. By Bob Flexner Pages: 82-83 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now A friend called with a problem. He had applied an ebony oil stain to [...]

One woodworker’s toolbox launched this thriving family business. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 76-79 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now The dream of starting a nice little business is [...]

Compact, simple to use, infinitely adjustable – and free. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 74-75 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now Every time we bring a new band saw into our shop for [...]

We test more powerful, less weighty designs that are powered by new battery technology. By the Popular Woodworking Staff Pages: 68-72 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now In December [...]

Basic strokes to get you planing like a pro in no time. By Michael Dunbar Pages: 62-67 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now Bench planes are the most versatile of woodworking tools. [...]

With a few thoughtful tune-ups, your band saw can be a precise cutting tool. By David Charlesworth Pages: 57-61 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now I wonder how many of us are [...]

A Better Way to Work: Part 4 By Marc Adams Pages: 47-54 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now Power miter saws, for the most part, are saws of our generation. They were first [...]

Satisfy a need for household storage without sacrificing valuable shop time. By Troy Sexton Pages: 42-46 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now Besides a table and chairs, no piece [...]

By Christopher Schwarz Page: 34 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now The only thing better than a Japanese waterstone is a Japanese waterstone that doesn’t require 10 minutes of [...]

By Glen D. Huey Page: 34 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now I can only imagine the grin on Grandad’s face if he were to use the Festool TS55EQ. It’s not the ordinary circular saw [...]