Popular Woodworking 2008-04 № 168, страница 5

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-- APRIL 2008 --

Features

36 Greene &

Greene-inspired Storage Chest

Proud finger joints, ebony plugs, cloudlifts and other classic hallmarks of the Greene & Greene style are combined in the design of this handsome chest that pays homage to the brothers' early 20th-century masterpieces. BY DAvID MATHIAs

42 American Cabinet

A simple carcase and face frame combine to create this easy-to-build multi-purpose cabinet that can stand on its own as a sideboard - or become the bottom of a stepback cupboard, entertainment center or more.

BY TROY SEXTON

47 Miter Saws

WOODWORKING ESSENTIALS

Power miter saws are just about the handiest power saw in the shop. They're portable, easy to set up, relatively inexpensive and dead accurate. But they're also dangerous if not used correctly. Learn how to cut wood (not your fingers) on this shop workhorse.

BY MARC ADAMS

56 Precision

Band Sawing

When properly tuned and set up (with a blade usually used for slicing raw meat plus shopmade guide blocks cut from oily wood), your band saw is capable of extremely precise work. English woodworking teacher David Charlesworth shares his setup procedures for his personal machine.

BY DAVID CHARLESWORTH

62 Planecraft: Using Scrub, Jack and Smooth Planes

Before the advent of powered planers, bench planes were crucial for surfacing rough lumber. Today, their versatility is still useful to make woodworking easier, more efficient and sometimes even more pleasant (no ear protection required).

BY MICHAEL DUNBAR

68 18-volt Lithium-Ion Drill Test

We ran seven 1 8-volt Lithium-ion drills through the gauntlet by driving hundreds of lag screws, drilling dozens of 1" holes and testing out the fit, feel and finish of each. Here, we share the hole truth about our test results.

BY OUR STAFF

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