#254–May/June 2016

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Stow-and-Go Sharpening Box

Simple project works as a sharpening station and storage box

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Small Cabinet Is Big on Details

Proud joinery and playful shadows take center stage
Sanding on the Drill Press

Custom-made sanding drums let you smooth any curve
Add Muscle To Your Miters

Shopmade L-shaped tenons create a powerful joint
Super Glue to the Rescue

From repairs to assembly to finishing, how to get the most from this versatile shop helper
Make Your Own Scratch Stocks

These tiny tools will have a big impact on your furniture; hand-tool expert Garrett Hack explains how.
Cedar Garden Bench

Learn how to build a casual outdoor bench that's quick to make and designed to withstand the elements without a finish.
Stretching the Windsor Tradition

Windsor maker moves his craft beyond traditional with this curved settee.
The Language of Turning

Demystifying one of woodworking's oldest traditions
Sleek-looking Recessed Pulls

Clean, sleek, and contemporary, Brian Hubel's recessed pulls can work almost anywhere.
Hundreds of Jigs and One Fixture

After 36 years editing and illustrating Methods of Work, Jim Richey will step down with issue #254.
Built Like a Boat

Matthias Pliessnig employs boatbuilding techniques to craft his curved seating.
Sinuous Seating

Rules are made to be broken, and Matthias Pliessnig has been breaking furniture making rules ever since he started with the craft. The results are breathtaking, sinuous contemporary lines.
Get Sharp Fast

Bob Van Dyke shows you how he keeps his tools sharp in under three minutes.