#196–Jan/Feb 2008
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My Dream Kitchen
Norm's 20 essential tips for making cabinets to suit a modern lifestyle
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Kitchen Cabinet Tips from Norm Abram
Two smart suggestions that make it easy to build strong, square kitchen cabinets
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One Editor’s Foolproof Finish
Beautifies, protects, wipes on, dries quickly, enough said
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The right edge for your tabletop
Go beyond router-bit profiles for custom edges that stand out.
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Mill Lumber Safely
A bandsaw and a jigsaw make the process less intimidating
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Pennsylvania Spice Box Plan
Small chest is a craftsman’s showcase
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Finish Recipe: Pennsylvania Spice Box
A step-by-step guide to a shellac finish
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Authentic Shaker Knobs
Turn and attach a classic knob in minutes
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Wood Planes Made Easy
Make a smoothing plane to rival the best metal ones on the market
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Setting the Blade in a Wood Plane
A few light, well-placed taps with a hammer guarantee that a handmade plane will perform like a thoroughbred.
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5 Smart Repairs for Veneering Mistakes
How to make invisible fixes for common problems
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An Exploration in Finishing
A modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizing
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Rasp Maker Auriou Closes Doors
Note: Auriou has reopened and resumed operations as of November 2008. The 150-year-old French toolmaker Auriou, best known to American woodworkers for high-quality, hand-cut rasps and rifflers, ceased operations in early October. In…
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New Dado Sets from Bosch and CMT
Three new 8-in.-dia. dado-blade sets recently came on the market. Bosch introduced two, one with 24 teeth and one with 40 teeth. CMT introduced a 12-tooth set. All can cut…
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The Five-Minute Dovetail
Joinery practice is a woodworker’s warm-up.
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Line-and-Berry Inlay
Add eye-catching inlay using motifs from 18th-century Pennsylvania furniture
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Letter Inlay Technique
See how to cut, bend, and inset holly stringing to form letters
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Dyes Bring Out Best in Figured Maple
Get a rich, multidimensional shimmer with simple sanding steps and water-based dye
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A sunburst finish in figured maple
How to blend multiple colors for a striking effect
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Buying Lumber a Bit at a Time
Q: I am considering building a classic highboy for my wife out of cherry, maple, or walnut. What impact would it have on the piece if, due to the cost,…
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Jig for Bed-Bolt Mortises
Q: I would like to make Christian Becksvoort’s trestle table (FWW #193), which uses bed bolts to attach the stretcher. These bolts require very long holes in the ends of…
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Outdoor Glue for Oily Wood
Q: I want to build a garden bench out of ipé, and I'll have to laminate some pieces. Given the density and natural oils of ipé, what type of glue…
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Working with Green Lumber
Q: I am making a fireplace mantle from a cherry log that has been left outdoors for two ears. The wood still seems very moist. I’d like to mill it…
Articles
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James Krenov on Handplanes
The legendary woodworker discusses the design and use of his signature wooden planes.
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Bob Van Dyke Shop Tip: The Lock Rabbet Joint
How to use the tablesaw to make a simple, sturdy joint
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Weekend Project: Make a Traditional Mirror Frame
Read the directions and download the free project plan for this nicely proportioned mirror frame
