#250–Nov/Dec 2015
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40 Years of Inspiration
How Fine Woodworking influenced generations of woodworkers
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The Enfield Cupboard, Updated
An iconic Shaker cabinet gets a face-lift
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Tool Test: The Jack of All Planes
From flattening to smoothing, the No. 5 can do it all
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Sanding Methods for a Flawless Surface
Jeff Jewitt shares timeless tips for tackling big panels and problem parts.
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Half-Blind Dovetails Cut by Hand
The craftsman’s calling card
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Beautiful Bandsawn Boxes
How to build seamless boxes from a single block of wood.
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Turn a Spindle
The right game plan eliminates troublesome vibration and ensures crisp details
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A Personal Angle on the Trestle Table
Scale models and prototypes offer views not possible on paper
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Sharpen your own backsaw
It's easier than you think
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Curved doors, simplified
Veneer over solid staves is the key to success
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Looking Back: Woodworking thoughts
Some musings of a designer-craftsman-teacher
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Decorative Surface Treatments for Bandsawn Boxes
Creating loose, unregulated appearances with gouges.
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Bandsawn Beauty
Discover the beautifully carved and painted details of Michael Cullen's bandsawn boxes
Articles
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How to Use Traditional Milk Paint
Learn how to apply a classic Shaker finish
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Updating the Classic Enfield Cupboard
Fine Woodworking puts a new spin on a Shaker classic
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Understanding Tablesaw Safety Systems
Learn about modern safety systems included in today’s tablesaws
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Secrets For Sanding Part 2: Follow with Hand-Sanding
In Part II of our series, you’ll learn how and why you want to follow power-sanding with a sanding block and finer grits, to get the wood ready for a truly perfect finish.
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Secrets For Sanding Part 3: Wet-Sand Your Finishes
Wood finishes tend to raise the grain of the wood, lifting tiny whiskers that are rough to the touch. The best way to smooth those fibers back down is wet-sanding.
