Popular Woodworking 2008-10 № 171, страница 2

Popular Woodworking 2008-10 № 171, страница 2

Learn How. Discover Why. Build Better.

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34 21st-century Workbench

This knoc kdown behemoth combines several historic forms in one design that is perfectly suited for .1 modem workshop.

BY ROBERT W. IANC

45 Table Saws

WOODWORKING ESSENTIAIS The table saw makes many cuts easier - but it's a dangerous machine when not used property. Here, you'll leam the mechanics. methods and techniques to use this versatile workhorse while avoiding injury.

BY MARC AOAMS

52 Layout Tools

Whether you're a Neanderthal or a Normite, good layout hxiK and I he knowledge erf how lo use them |*(>(xfly are essential for jjixxl work. BY MlCllAEI DUNBAR

58

Random-orbit Sander Shootout

We ran 10 random-orbit sanders through the testing gjuntlet to see what model removed the most material, which was the most comfortable to use and, simply, which one we liked the most. See how the dust settled.

BY GlfN D. HUIY

64 Taming Handplane Tear-out

Over the years, we've collected a number of my Ihs and solutions about avoiding tear-out. Here's what seems to work - and what doesn't.

BY CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ

70 Greene &

Greene: Details and Joinery

H's the little things that truly distinguish the iconic Greene & Greene design, In this second of a three-part series, youll get a c lose-up look at some famous furniture details and a taste of craftsmanship that is on a higher plane lhan most things made today.

BY DAVID MAIHIAS AND ROBERT W. LANG

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