#215–Nov/Dec 2010

Articles

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  Tool Test: Heavy-Duty Benchtop Lathes

  With more muscle and mass than ever, one of these midsize models could be the first and last lathe you’ll need
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  Build in the Right Order

  How expert furniture makers get flawless results and avoid headaches
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  Shellac’s Amazing Journey

  Follow this finish from the tree to your shop, and learn why it is still unmatched.
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  Comfortable Seat for Two

  Smart bandsawing creates an elegant bench with beautiful curves and very little wasted wood.
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  Dress Up Your Work With Creative Stringing

  If you can imagine a shape, you can inlay it
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  Build a Classic Corner Chair with Project Plans

  This 18th-century beauty is all curves, but the joinery is straightforward.
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  Get a Handle on Your Pulls

  Drawer pulls make a strong statement, so be careful where you put them
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  12 Tools Every Furniture Maker Needs

  Michael Pekovich outlines the dozen hand tools he couldn't do without.
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  Why Finish Wood?

  It may be a chore, but there are good reasons to apply a finish.
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  Dos and Don’ts of Fence Alignment

  Q: Should a tablesaw fence be set parallel to the blade or angled slightly away from the back of the blade? Brad Andrews, Independence, MO A: I don’t think it…
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  Use Wide Boards Best-Side Up

  Q: Jim Staskal, Waunakee, WI A: There’s no need to rip the boards narrower, and there’s no need to alternate the direction of the growth rings. I’ve routinely glued up…
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  Climb Cut is Challenging, but Gives Great Results

  Q: I’m routing rabbets for a cabinet that I’m building, but I keep getting severe tearout. What can I do to avoid it? John McCombe, Pittsburgh, PA A: The most…
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  Tips For Finding the Best Lumber

  Q: I’ve noticed that the projects in Fine Woodworking are made from beautiful boards. What’s the secret to finding them? Carl D. Williams, Centerville, OH A: You won't always find…
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  Recipe for a Homemade Stain

  Q: I can’t find a ready-made stain the exact color I want, so I’ve decided to make one. Do you have any advice on how to do that? Max Gurnemanz,…
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  Traditional Upholstery Method

  Time-tested tools and materials still give the best results, and anyone can do it.
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  Joinery for the Ages

  David Haig's rocker balances delicate, graceful lines with uncanny strength and durability. He sweeps one perfect curve into the next as he merges the design with joinery that has proven itself over decades.

Online Extras

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  Spiral Supports

  The 5-mm shelf pins are available in black, white, brown, tan, and clear and provide up to 5/32 in. of adjustment