Edition #107

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 13: Making the Shelf Rails

Any time you're working with solid wood, you need to take into account seasonal expansion and contraction brought on by changes in humidity. In the Greene & Greene table project, Don looks at some simple details to get the job done right.

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 14: Adding the Shelf Rails

As the Greene & Greene table progresses, the next stage is adding the shelf rails to the table base. Woodscrews create a simple, solid connection. But there are a few tricks to learn to create a strong joint with screws. Don highlights a must-have accessory that saves time a guarantees great results.

Shop Project

Pull Saw Miter Box

Part 2: Pull Saw Miter Box

The heart of a miter box is the mechanism that guides the saw to make smooth, accurate cuts. Phil dives into the inner workings of this shop-made miter box. You'll see just how easy it is to make the parts and set up the miter box for dead-on cuts every time.

Shop Tip

Plywood Cutting Grid

Plywood is a great solution for creating large panels for all kinds of projects. The downside is the large, heavy sheets are awkward to cut to size on the table saw. The solution is combine a circular saw and this knock-down cutting platform.

Talking Shop

Benefits Of Backrouting

Routing a profile along a curved edge can lead to ugly tearout if you aren't careful. One solution is to move the router in the opposite direction. Don and Bryan discuss the ins and outs of backrouting and how you can get the best results with your router.

Shop Tip

Drill Press Buffing Wheel

Creating a glass-smooth finish on curved objects isn't easy to do by hand. The ideal tool for the job is a buffing wheel. If you don't have one in your shop, you may have a good substitute among your paint supplies.