Indholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2024 i Popular Woodworking

Who knew that in today’s day and age, a piece of mail could send me over the moon. Well, that’s what happened in early October when the invoice for the cutter head for my Towsley jointer arrived. I think my kids heard my shouts of joy from down the driveway. (My excitement was quickly quenched by realizing the time had come to write the check.) After paying the invoice, I got a notification that my shipment was on the way—two items with a combined weight of 250 lbs. One crate contained the original cutter head (which is damaged), and the other was the new head. When they arrived, I was like a 9-year-old on Christmas morning. I’ll tell you—this is a thing of beauty. Not only that, but it’s also…

Rigid has been on a bit of a tear recently updating and expanding their cordless tool lineup. That streak seems poised to continue with the release of the new 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Router. The router features a ¼" collet and seven different speed settings, with a no-load speed of 15,000–30,000 rpm. Rigid claims the new R860444 is 50% more powerful than its predecessor, with a 40% reduction in vibration and up to 250 ft. per charge using a 2.0 Ah MAX Output Battery (not included). I tend to compare new tools I review to any competitors I might have in my shop currently. It’s a great way to remember features I’ve loved in the past and measure benchmarks. The R860444 not only equaled or beat those from a performance…

In woodturning, boxes are really great projects to hone any woodturners skills. Shape and designs are infinite. Loose top lids, pop fitting lids, and even threaded lids can make these pieces tactile, functional, artistic, and really fun projects. Also, large machines are not necessary. A small mini lathe can produce beautiful intricate pieces. For this project I wanted to go a step further by using a router on the surface. I then finished with the addition of colour to add another element of interest to the piece. Preparation The first step with any project is to ensure all safety equipment is working correctly and is safe to use. The machinery is in perfect working order and all manufacturer’s safety guidelines are followed. We are all responsible for our own safety! Therefore…

Ever work much with dowels? Many artisans would shy away from the use of dowels having had experience with broken down old chairs where they were pushed by industry beyond their best use. In making small cabinets, however, I’m reminded of the work of James Krenov and his use of them in lighter applications than in making chairs. Chairs are regularly torqued in the wrong direction. Small cabinets rarely face such abuse. On the other hand, dowels find a great use in this small basswood cabinet, attaching the top and bottom to the sides. Of course, you might use biscuits, dominoes, mortise and tenon joints, or even pocket screws in building this small cabinet and have great, lasting results. However, dowels are a cheap alternative, requiring only a drill, a doweling…

PAT CARROLL: Routed Box – pg. 26 Pat Carroll is a turner from Ireland. In recent years, Pat has become one of the most in-demand demonstrators in woodturning, having been a keynote demonstrator at the national AAW symposium, as well as several state symposiums. His no-nonsense approach to turning combined with his artistic eye make his work something to behold. Pat runs monthly remote demonstrations and interviews with woodturners from across the world at PatCarrollWoodturning.com. WILLIE SANDRY: Eastwood Chair – pg. 36 Living in the Pacific Northwest, Willie Sandry is a longtime fan of Arts & Crafts furniture. He enjoys taking inspiration for his projects from antique furniture exhibitions as well as “old barn finds.” Never one to do a job partway, Willie has developed a vast skill set to elevate…

CNCs are simply routers controlled by a computer. The electronics tell the router the exact tool path to take, how deep to cut, the speed of the spindle, etc. On the other hand, the bit determines the type of cut that can be made, the quality of the surface left over, the type of material that can be machined, how the chips are removed, and much more. Knowing the differences in CNC router bits will help you achieve the best results possible at your CNC. How Router Bits Cut Before we get started discussing CNC bits, it’s important to understand how router bits cut. Unlike a drill bit that has a cutting tip and flutes that draw the chips up and away from the cutting edge, router bits are designed to…

Popularized by the Stickley magazine, The Craftsman, the Arts & Crafts movement took hold and has been an American fixture ever since. Styles come and go, but Craftsman furniture is now a mainstay, and harmonizes surprisingly well with rustic, traditional, or modern furniture. This stout chair was designed and built for the earliest Gusatv Stickley catalog in 1901 and was an immediate success. Named for a neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, the Eastwood chair is truly a massive and imposing form. The only attempt to soften the look was a V-shaped cutout from the armrest supports and curved backrest slats. Clipped corners complete the scant details on the fully 1¼" thick armrests. The chair received renewed interest in 1989 when L&JG Stickley, Inc. was commissioned to build a custom version for…

1. Select your cabinet hinges. 2. Gather your stock. You’ll need a ½" thick piece of plywood or MDF that is cut to 3" x 4" and a guide piece of ½" stock that will be clamped along one edge. 3. Determine the depth of cut. I use the table saw to hollow out the necessary space for a mortise clean out bit to follow, but first you must determine the depth of the cut required. This is determined by measuring the thickness of the guide piece and add it to the width of the portion of the hinge that’s to be mortised. I want the hinge barrel to protrude. By carefully observing and measuring, and with this particular hinge, I learned that setting the table saw height between ⅞" minimum and…