#284-Sep/Oct 2020

Articles

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  Online Extras from FWW Issue #284

  Online extras from FWW issue #284 Video: A Multifaceted Life Russ Fillbeck has been many things; submariner, woodworker, teacher, and philanthropist. In this interview, Russ shares his story, from how…
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  How to power carve a bowl

  Using grinders, drill bits, power carvers, and various types of smoothing tools, Danny Kamerath turns chunks of wood into vessels that are works of art.
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  Build a Modern Wall Shelf

  Contributing editor Christian Becksvoort builds a wall shelf that gives a nod to the Shakers while embracing a modern style.
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  Tool test: Belt sanders for woodworkers

  Asa Christiana put 10 midsize belt sanders to work flat-sanding both panels and edges, sanding curves and tight corners, and using the tool as a stationary sander while clamped to a benchtop.
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  Block Plane Dials in the Details

  Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create roundovers and bullnose profiles, to make parts appear thinner or thicker, to exaggerate a curve, or even to make a straight edge appear curved.
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  Cabinet Teaches Smart Construction

  Employing spacer blocks and setup pieces, the techniques Steve Latta uses in building this cabinet remove many of the pitfalls of case construction.
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  How to Weave a Seat with Danish Cord

  When he makes chairs, David Johnson blends the best techniques learned in a career studying and restoring chairs with woven seats.
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  The decorative carvings of Kristina Madsen

  Kristina Madsen gets her carving inspiration from textiles, nature, tradition, and some amazing and distinguished mentors. See the results and get an inside view of the process.
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  From the Bench: Making history

  When Leonard Butler set out to re-create the Jefferson lap desk, he didn't realize he'd be opening a window into history for aspiring woodworkers of all ages

Workshop Tips

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  Workshop Tip: Pipe-clamp station adjusts for most glue-ups and stows easily

  Sliding clamp supports solves problem of awkward pipe clamps
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  Workshop Tip: Speed Square is the perfect guide for mitering small parts

  Setup works for tiny trimming cuts, back bevels, and mitering stringing
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  Workshop Tip: Square up a tracksaw with an add-on fence

  Fence helps when aligning large pieces for square cuts
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  Hollow-Chisel Mortiser Speeds up Half-Blind Dovetails

  Use the mortiser to remove most of the waste at the back of each socket before using your bench chisels for cleanup.

Tools & Materials

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  Tool Review: MicroJig ZeroPlay 360 Sled Kit

  Asa Christiana takes a look at a tablesaw sled kit with big potential
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  Tool review: Sector by Acer-Ferrous

  Jim Tolpin reviews a new sector, a layout tool that solves math problems without math.
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  Tool Review: ISOtunes Free Bluetooth Hearing Protection

  Barry Dima takes a look at (and a listen to) Isotunes' new truly wireless bluetooth earbuds.

Online Extras

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  Build a Contemporary Stool with a Woven Danish Cord Seat

  Watch David Johnson's woven-seat stool being built in this 5-minute video that goes from rough lumber to woven seat.
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  Tool test: How the belt sanders were tested

  In this video, Asa Christiana demonstrates the test he put 10 belt sanders through so you know which one will earn its spot in your shop.
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  Handplane Fundamentals: Why You Need Handplanes

  Learn about the different types of planes and why you need them.
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  7 Questions with Steve Latta

  In one of our most enlightening 7-question videos, Steve Latta answers life's tough questions, like what is your favorite tool and what makes you passionate about woodworking.
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  Russ Filbeck gives back through woodworking

  Russ Filbeck has been many things: submariner, woodworker, teacher, and philanthropist. In this interview, Russ shares his story, from how he started woodworking to his work helping President Carter raise money for his foundation, The Carter Center.