We will soon be sending out the next issue of to mailboxes within two weeks. So we thought we’d take a look at what you can find inside.
Details & Joinery of Greene & Greene: Trust me on this , the joinery and level of detail found on Greene & Greene-style pieces is far beyond what is typically done in todays shops. David Mathias, a woodworker, was sent to the West Coast to see the casework and underneath the tables. This allowed us to show the incredible level of craftsmanship found in these magnificent pieces. This is the first installment of this series.
Taming Handplane Tear-out: Battling tear-out is one of the most vexing things about using a handplane. Everyone has an opinion about what reduces it, but not all these strategies work all the time. We investigate.
Layout Tools: Michael Dunbar surveys the 16 tools you need for accurate layout in any shop. Dunbar’s practical and pragmatic approach shows that precision layout work doesn’t require you to spend a lot of money.
Marc Adams on Table Saws: The table saw is the most used (and misused) tool in the American workshop. Marc Adams shows you how to set up and use your machine so you get accurate results without becoming one of the thousands of casualties each year. Adams’ series on safety can be accessed here.
Arts & Mysteries: Adam Cherubini builds a 17th-century joynt forme, a type of low seating bench with turned legs. Adam shares his tips on how to make angled mortises or riving materials using traditional methods.
The Wood Whisperer Marc Spagnuolo owns a power-tool workshop, but he also uses hand tools to improve the quality of his joinery. He shows you how.
