Out on a Limb: To Every Season Turn, Turn, Turn
By Steve Shanesy Page: 10 From the October 2005 issue #150 Buy this issue now One aspect of woodworking that never occurred to me when I discovered this life-long passion at age 30 was how it [...]
Flexner on Finishing: Fixing Finished Surfaces
Remove common surface problems with minimal damage to the finish. By Bob Flexner Pages: 86-87 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now Cleaning the finish on furniture can involve more [...]
Woodworking Essentials: Advanced Techniques
By Nick Engler Pages: 45-52 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now In this chapter I’ll be sharing some advanced techniques you can use on your table saw to do some amazing things. [...]
Endurance Test: Lie-Nielsen No. 4-1/2 Smoothing Plane
Heavy, precisely made and surprisingly easy to wield. By Christopher Schwarz Page: 29 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now Woodworkers tend to get obsessed with their smoothing [...]
Tool Test: Bosch Trimmer Not Just for Laminate
By David Thiel Page: 28 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now Bosch has upgraded and redefined its line of trim routers to make them more durable and convenient for woodworking [...]
Tool Test: Shop Fox Overarm Router
By David Thiel Page: 28 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now I’m a tool junkie, but I’ll be the first to admit this overarm router doesn’t belong in everyone’s shop. But … if [...]
Tool Test: Oneway’s 1224 Lathe Offers Increased Capacity
By Steve Shanesy Page: 26 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now For turners who dream of owning a Oneway lathe, the model 1224 is a good way to make that dream a reality. While it’s [...]
Tool Test: Get the Advantages of Hide Glue Without the Glue Pot
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 26 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now Traditional hide glue has many advantages for woodworking. It’s reversible – a little heat and water allow you [...]
Tool Test: Lie-Nielsen Convex-soled Plane Has Many Uses
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 24 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now As my woodworking has evolved to encompass more curved and sculptural forms, including chair seats and the like, [...]
Tool Test: DeWalt’s Flush-cutting Jigsaw a Strong Competitor
By David Thiel Page: 24 From the August 2005 issue #149 Buy this issue now We don’t usually use the Tool Test column as a compare-and-contrast opportunity, but when looking at the newest jigsaw [...]
Flexner on Finishing: The Many Faces of Varnish
Despite their names, many of your finishing products simply are a form of varnish. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-92 From the June 2005 issue #148 Buy this issue now You are surely familiar with [...]
Building Planes One at a Time
Wayne Anderson’s planes are inspiring workhorses. By: Christopher Schwarz Pages: 64-65 From the June 2005 issue #148 Buy this issue now Most woodworkers appreciate things that are well-made, [...]