5 Ways to Make a Mortise
A hole is just a hole, no matter how you dig it. The mortise-and-tenon joint is fundamental in woodworking. Along with the dovetail, this joint has been used for thousands of years. If you judge by the number of …
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Category Archives: February 2014 #209
Make the Most of Figured Maple
The right orientation adds shimmer and pop to your work.
by George R. Walker
pages 18-20
The barn loft was hot and dusty – and especially so after digging through piles of rough lumber for wide cherry boards at the bottom of the stack. We took a…
Read moreRoy Underhill’s Nail Cabinet
It’s a crate. It’s a cabinet. It’s useful shop furniture. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. One of the enduring features of Roy Underhill’s “The Woodwright’s Shop” PBS tele…
Read moreEssential Table Saw Safety
There’s no need to fear the most versatile machine in the modern shop.
by Robert W. Lang
pages 58-61
There are good reasons that the table saw is at the center of many shops. This machine revolutionized the way we make things. And in recent year…
Read moreSmall-shop Efficiencies
Simplification and organization are the keys to success. I’ve worked in a small workshop for many years now. Many, if not most woodworkers, would classify my 7′ x 13′ space more as a closet than a workshop. In fact, …
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