Projects
Octagonal Canisters: Here’s a great weekend project that offers a few interesting shop tricks. There’s a clever veining jig, and the author has some solid advice for stave construction. You’ll also be introduced to Lyptus®, a new “green” species for your shop
Arts & Crafts Workbench: This is not only a proper workstation, but essential feedback on the flatness of your stock as well as your planing technique
Classic European Workbench: This is a professional workbench. It takes a lot of wood and a lot of work to build. The result, you’ll find, is worth the investment: you will use it for a lifetime. Your children’s children will use it, too
Techniques
Turning: Sharpening chisels for better turning
Resawing: A primer on the basics
Hardware Hints: Making an instant workbench
Finishing: Layering stain for a dramatic finish
Reviews
Tool Review: Band Saws – Looking at three 16” steel band saws
