Popular Woodworking 2004-06 № 141, страница 6

Popular Woodworking 2004-06 № 141, страница 6

ON THE COVER

This inlay table, based on a 19th-century piece from Massachusetts, will help you improve your inlay skills, your turning and your mastery of some traditional joints.

Cover photo by Al Parrish

DEPARTMENTS

8 Out on a Limb

Many Woodworkers Still Have a Knowledge Gap

10 Letters

Mail from readers

Flexner on Finishing

Sealers and Sealing Wood by Bob Flexner

Out of the Woodwork

The Painted Panther by Ralph Brendler

PROJECTS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

38 Federal Inlay Table

If you can rout a mortise for a hinge, you can handle all the inlay for this handsome 19th-century piece. by Glen Huey

45 Use Your Router to Make Edge & Surface Treatments

WOODWORKING ESSENTIALS

Our seven-part series on routers continues with an in-depth look at what you need to know to get predictable, perfect results. Sixth of seven chapters. by Nick Engler

70 Portable Writing Desk

Composing letters longhand is one of life's simple pleasures, as is building this traditional lap desk.

76 Folding Sawhorses

The entire weight of your project rests on these supports. We put half a dozen to the test to make sure you're never let down.

78 Outdoor Lantern

Add some mood lighting to your next outdoor affair with this easy-to-build light fixture.

Dado Storage Box

Store your dado stack in a container that helps you set up your table saw to make accurate cuts. by Rick Campbell

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53 The Speed Demons of Sharpening

Three new machines try to do the work of both grinders and sharpening stones. After months of testing, we got some eye-opening results.

58 Drill Press Workstation

This mobile center for your drill press - with its wide, adjustable table and tons of storage space - is a huge asset for any shop.

by Danny Proulx

Benchtop

Router Table Stand

This smart shop cabinet will save you money and create a lot more space for your bits. by Troy Sexton

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