#189–Jan/Feb 2007
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Build a Country Hutch
Router-bit set makes short work of traditional glass doors
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Vermont Maker Builds Stretch Settee
The 29-ft.-long, 203-spindle settee comfortably accommodates 16.
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A Mallet is a Must-Have
This one takes an afternoon to make, but years to wear out
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How to Resaw on the Bandsaw
Make thin boards safely, easily, and with little waste
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When to Stop Sanding?
Depending on the finish, probably earlier than you think.
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Tool Test: Routers for Router Tables
New-breed models spare you the expense of a router lift
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An Introduction to Veneering
Simple techniques and common tools produce stunning panels for doors, box lids, and more
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Sound Advice
Smart new plugs and muffs leave you no excuse for unprotected ears
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Beyond the Basic Scraper
For a flat, flawless surface on tricky woods, reach for a cabinet scraper or a scraper plane.
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Fine-Tune Designs Before You Build
Follow drawings with mock-ups to give your furniture ideas shape and substance
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Keeping Tools Sharp
Avoid dirt and other hazards to get more mileage from bits, blades, and chisels
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Barley-Twist Candlesticks
Centuries-old hand-tool sequence creates a good conversation starter
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Finishing a Drawer
Follow some logical steps to make finishing this problem-prone area straightforward
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West Meets East
Peabody Essex Museum exhibit highlights furniture inspired by China
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Snake-Arm Task Lights and Safety Shields are Industrial-Quality
Danray Products now selling its handy accessories directly to customers
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A Shopmade Slicing Gauge
Q: In Steve Latta’s recent article on applying cock bead to a drawer (FWW #183, p. 44-49), one photo showed a slicing gauge, an interesting and useful tool. Where can…
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Hollow-Chisel Mortisers: How Clean Are Their Cuts?
Q: I want to buy a hollow-chisel mortiser, but I'd first like to know if this type of machine will cut a finished mortise consistently. Or will some handwork be…
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Another Use for a Panel-Raising Bit
Q: I'm making a bench seat with a gentle curve on the front and a 25-in. radius on the ends. I want to put a 20° to 25° bevel on…
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Centering an Insert in a Turned Knob
Q: I'm making knobs for a tool cabinet, and I want to put a small decorative insert in the center of each one. How do I do that? L. Clift,…
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Furniture from Framing Lumber
Q: A local coffeehouse hired me to build tables that can serve as workstations for artists and students. I wanted to mill 2x12 Douglas-fir framing lumber for the legs. You've…
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What Caused the Pits in a Varnished Tabletop?
Q: I've been spraying McCloskey Heirloom Varnish for several years. From time to time, it develops small pits. It happened most recently on a mahogany desk. After sanding and applying…
