August/September 2018 (84)

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Woodcraft Magazine is written by woodworkers for woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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Contributors On the Web
Joshua Lane, whose tribute to an antique chest begins on page 56, has been steeped in American history for as long as he can remember. After earning a master’s degree in American Studies at Yale, he taught courses on American colonial history before
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What Future Lies Ahead For Your Projects?
As I build a project, I often imagine its life outside my shop. These pieces end up in my house sometimes, but most often they’re made as gifts for friends or family members. While working, I’m also thinking about how my project will be used, and who
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Mira Nakashima
Mira Nakashima is a mother, wife, architect, furniture maker, author, and daughter of renowned woodworker and author George Nakashima. She’s also a longtime friend and woodworking compatriot, thanks to my having worked in her dad’s finishing shop man
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News & Views
I received the new issue today and read it cover to cover. I especially enjoyed the Essential Box Joint Jig article (June/July 2018, Issue #83, pp. 57-61) and have a suggestion for Ken Burton. He shows using a rule to set up the first cut (p. 59). It
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Tips & Tricks
I have a couple of these “slaves” mounted under my workbench top to allow for easy clamp-free support of long stock for edge planing. Each unit is basically a bracket that houses a stick that can be extended for board support when necessary, and retr
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Super Simple Sanding Center
A few months ago, I took on a project that called for built-in cabinetry and custom trim details as part of a major home renovation. Early on, it became clear that my partner and I needed a better way to keep our sanding supplies organized—so we coul
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3 Heads Are Better Than 1
Most work stands are designed to provide simple but solid infeed or outfeed support, or to help heavy stock slide past a blade or cutter. You can accomplish a lot with most one-trick ponies, but sooner or later, you’ll encounter a job where you wish
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Hand Plane PROBLEM SOLVER
First aid for a No. 4 (and more). With about an hour’s worth of TLC, you can transform a flea-market find into a top-notch tool. I’ve lost count of the number of planes that I’ve brought back from the brink, but if I added up the tools that I’ve boug
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Wall-hung Desk
When it comes to timeless, functional furniture, it’s hard to beat a desk. These days, we all need a place to park a laptop computer, tablet, or other personal electronic device, along with their attendant cords, chargers, etc. Here’s a great wall-mo
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Make a Super SOFA TABLE
For the lucky few finally enjoying their “dream workshops,” big projects aren’t a big deal. However, for those still struggling to carve out a little shop space from a garage or basement, big projects offered by many magazines may be little more than
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Top Off A Table With A FAUX GALVANIZED FINISH
Top table. This faux galvanized top is a perfect companion for the Sofa Table on p. 48. Finishes get you started. The paints you’ll need include primer, a silver base coat, and contrasting hues that are blended on the surface to mimic the mottled app
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Batch-Cut BUTTONS
Rabbet the ends. Set your dado cutter to make a ⅜"- wide tongue. The sacrificial auxiliary fence buries part of the cutter, making it easy to set cutting width. Follow the lines. Draw a pair of lines on your mitersaw’s auxiliary fence. Position the r
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Pennsylvania German Lift-top Chest
Family values. Painted chests like this one were made for the families of German-speaking immigrants who settled in the countryside northwest of Philadelphia between 1780 and 1830. A classic example of American folk art, this pine chest (and others l
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Reclaimed HEART PINE
There’s something about the texture, warm hue and distinctive grain of heart pine that just makes you want to run your hand over the wood. Yes, it’s a yellow pine, but don’t confuse it with the yellow pine you’ll find at the lumberyard, often tinged
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Great Gear
Highpoint Single Hole Keyhole Hanger #125505, $1.75 (2 pack) Keyhole slots are useful for hanging mirrors, picture frames and other items on a wall. But routing them requires an expensive bit and careful work with a plunge router. You can eliminate t
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Taming Table Saw Rust
After cleaning and waxing the saw table, you can make quick work of the buffing by powering a soft cloth of piece or thick felt with a random orbit sander. Q I just bought a used table saw that seems to be in pretty good condition except for some rus
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Collaborative CABINETRY
It started with an easily answered question from my editor. “Want to design a wall-mounted desk for our readers?” Well, sure. I like desks and small, wall-hung cabinets, and I love designing furniture. Paul said “Great, why don’t you research what’s

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