#291-Sep/Oct 2021

Articles

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  Online Extras from FWW Issue #291

  Online extras from FWW issue #291 Video: Paper Joinery Mark Gardner turns his shelves four at a time and then splits the blank apart. A paper joint makes perfect splits…
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  Editor's Letter: Something old, something new

  "This issue’s lineup is a great example of the unique viewpoints that are driving the craft forward today."
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  How to Create a Charred Wood Furniture Finish

  Christopher Miano shares an ancient Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring the surface.
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  Designer's Notebook: Greenwood utensil design

  A well-designed, well-made spoon is a joy to use, and that's one reason why Emmet Van Driesche thinks the craft of spoon carving has had such a resurgence of late.
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  Build a Modern Coffee Table

  This mid-century design is inviting, versatile, and built to last
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  Build an Adjustable Router-Table Fence

  Get safe, clean cuts on your router table with this shopmade auxiliary fence with removable spacers.
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  Build an heirloom box

  Make drawers with uninterrupted burl and banding.
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  How to make banding

  Pete Michelinie's shares his techniques for creating a timeless furniture element.
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  Choosing the right wall anchors

  Mario Rodriguez has gathered a range of wall anchors from toggles, to screws, to butterfly anchors and talks about how they work, where they are best used, and how to install them in drywall, plaster, and masonry.
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  Floating display shelf

  Split turning techniques make a fun and functional shelf.
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  Steam-bend a spiral

  Helical legs and a conical shade combine in a beautiful lamp.
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  Confessions of a Hand-Tool Woodworker

  A furniture maker sings the praises of working with hand tools.
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  Torchiere with a twist

  Jesse Shaw explains what inspired the design of the translucent shade on his Prometheus lamp.

Workshop Tips

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  Workshop tip: Simple wood block makes it easier to flatten backs of blades

  This simple fix reduces wear and tear on your hands when you have a lot of blades to flatten.
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  Dial in Your Table Saw Jigs by Adding a Ruler to the Rip Fence

  Taped-on ruler eliminates the math when the fence's indicator is offset.
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  Workshop tip: Shape and ebonize walnut pegs in a single step

  A bench grinder adds color to pegs and creates a pyramid shape.
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  Workshop tip: Door hinges are the key to this log-milling jig

  Use hinges to attack small logs to a platform and cut them on the bandsaw.
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  Workshop tip: Magnets ease dust-collector bag changes

  The magnets hold the bag in place while you tighten the strap clamp.

Tools & Materials

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  Tool review: Mortising jig by Mortise Master

  Long story short, the Mortise Master lives up to its name.
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  Tool review: Luxite table saw blades

  Ellen Kaspern reviews this trio of tablesaw blades
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  Book review: The Guide to Woodworking with Kids

  The Guide to Woodworking with Kids, by Doug Stowe