Lathe Maintenance 101
Regular attention to a few simple procedures will keep you turning smoothly. A lathe, like any other piece of woodworking equipment, is exposed to wood shavings, dust and other substances as well [...]
Almost-Forgotten Handsaw Tricks
Chris Schwarz shares some handy, nearly-forgotten handsaw tricks to use in the shop.
Dimensional Lumber Bench
By the door or at the foot of the bed, this simple bench is just right for a small space.
Flexner on Finishing: Some Reflections on Sheen
Understanding how sheen works allows you to control the gloss on your finishes. By Bob Flexner Pages: 90-91 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now One of the most important qualities [...]
Woodworking Essentials: Setting Up Shop – The Right Location
By David Thiel Pages: 45-52 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Most woodworkers back their way into woodworking, gathering tools and equipment slowly. Because of this fact [...]
Endurance Test: Grizzly G7944 Drill Press
No unnecessary frills. Just a solid machine at a super price. By Christopher Schwarz Page: 26 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now My first encounter with the Grizzly G7944 drill [...]
Tool Test: Bostitch Air Power for Woodworkers
By David Thiel Page: 24 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now While the compressor and 23-gauge pinner from Bostitch shown here aren’t offered as a kit, they showed up in our shop [...]
Tool Test: Norton 3X Grinding Wheels Run Remarkably Cool
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 24 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now The biggest challenge with dry grinding your tools is that the steel will heat up quickly and then lose its [...]
Tool Test: Bosch Pocket Driver Offers Pint-sized Power
By David Thiel Page: 23 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now I don’t care how many cordless drills you own, if you like tools, you’re going to need one more. The Pocket Driver [...]
Tool Test: A Bigger Birdcage Awl
By Christopher Schwarz Page: 23 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Birdcage awls are outstanding and accurate tools for installing hardware. In essence, they are a boring tool: [...]
Tool Test: Craftsman Offers the First Hands-free Drill Chuck
By David Thiel Page: 22 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now Since the dawn of the first keyless chuck, woodworkers have been taking off layers of skin by grabbing the chuck sleeve [...]
Tool Test: Hitachi Revamps an Old Friend with Mixed Results
By David Thiel Page: 22 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now For the past 17 years, the M12V plunge router from Hitachi has been a staple in many professional and home shops, often [...]