Popular Woodworking 2006-12 № 159, страница 2

Popular Woodworking 2006-12 № 159, страница 2

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Number 159, December 2006. Popular Woodworking (ISSN 0884-8823,USPS 752-250) is published 7 times a year in February, April, June, August, October, November and December by F+W Publications Inc. Editorial and advertising offices are located at 4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; tel.: 513-531-2222. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and artwork should include ample postage on a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE); otherwise they will not be returned. Subscription rates: A year's subscription (7 issues) is $19.96; outside of U.S. add $7/year ■ Canada Publications Mail Agreement No. 40025316. Canadian return address: 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3B7 ■ Copyright 2006 by Popular Woodworking. Periodicals postage paid at Cincinnati, Ohio, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send all address changes to Popular Woodworking, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235 Canada GST Reg. # R122594716 ■ Produced and printed in the U.S.A.

18 Foosballs to the Rescue

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

This ingenious rack for storing modern handsaws borrows a ball from the game room. Plus, improve dust collection on your band saw, and make a clever bit-depth gauge for your router with scraps of wood and a $16 dial indicator.

32 FeatherBow Featherboard

TOOL TEST

Find out if this manufactured featherboard is worth the price. Plus, a new bowsaw that glides through cuts, floats that make mortises and chamfers a breeze and more.

36 Mystery of the Marking Gauge

ARTS & MYSTERIES

Guest columnist Dean Jansa shares his plans for making an old-fashioned marking gauge - its clever features make it surpass most modern commercial models. by Dean Jansa

40 Whale Tail Shelves

I CAN DO THAT

Pocket-hole joints help to make this impressive-looking project deceptively simple to build. by Megan Fitzpatrick

80 In the Greene & Greene Style

GREAT WOODSHOPS

An unflagging drive to get the details exactly right has attracted worldwide attention to James Ipekjian, an expert maker and restorer of Greene and Greene furniture. by Robert W. Lang

90 Platter Up

AT THE LATHE

Whether you're a novice or experienced turner, you can create a platter worthy of serving the fanciest feast. by Judy Ditmer

98 Thick & Thin of Finishing

FLEXNER ON FINISHING

Discover how to balance thickness with ease of application to achieve the most effective, efficient and aesthetically pleasing finish for your work. by Bob Flexner

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