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On The Cover: Classic Garden Bench

By: by Danny Proulx (Apr/May 2002)
Danny Proulx gives step-by-step instructions on how to build a classic garden bench. Often, one of the most desired pieces of outdoor furniture is a garden bench. Many of us have just the ideal spot for this project, be it on the front porch so we can watch the world rush by, on the back yard deck, or even tucked away in a secluded spot as part of the garden setting. This detailed article is complete with 11 full colour photos and a full page exploded view of the entire project, complete with Material List.

Wood Jigs: Countertop Connector Jig

By: By Lou Peeters
Lou Peeters is a professional cabinet maker and seminar presenter who has a special interest in jigs. In this issue, Lou continues the series with the countertop connector jig. Check on a mitre under your kitchen countertop and you will probably see this cut. It helps to hold the joint together. It is not an attractive joint but it can be very useful when parts have to be assembled on site. The 5 full colour photos and detailed illustration will help you to make your own countertop connector jig.

Router Tips: Spring Removal Dewalt 625

By: By Mark Eaton
When Mark demonstrates at wood shows, he is always asked how he adjusts his router so fast. A lot of woodworkers have plunge routers mounted in their router tables, but they can’t adjust the height of the routers very easily. The reason: they have not removed the springs from the plunge mechanism. In this article Mark leads you through the process of removing the springs from your router. Six colour step-by-step photos will help you through the process so that you too can do a quick adjustment. (In our Feb/Mar/02 issue Mark showed how to remove springs from an Hitachi M12v. In this issue he shows how to do the same thing with a Dewalt 625)

Questions and Answers: Whats the difference between standing timber and logs? Where can i get 2" quarter-sawn oak?

By: By Jim Koudys
Jim answers more questions from our readers. One woodworker had someone purchase his bush lot. After they had taken down the trees it seemed that there was a lot more than had been quoted. Jim lets him know the difference between standing timber and logs. Another woodworker wanted to know why quarter sawn oak was so hard to find and why it was so expensive when he did find it. Jim explains why and offers a valuable tip on how to get the same result as quarter sawn oak for half the cost. This tip will save you money and make your projects look even better.

Woodturning: Introduction to Hollow Turning

By: By Paul Ross
There are many forms and techniques for hollow turning and this introduction takes a look at one of them. Once you try hollow turning, you may want to look into it a little further. The article features 12 full colour photos in a step-by-step process.

Tool Review: Table Saw Blades: Exchange-A-Blade / Systimatic / CMT / Forrest / Tenryu

By: By Carl Duguay
Buying a new table saw blade can be a daunting experience. There are dozens of manufacturers offering a wide selection of blades. On top of this, there are a host of factors that affect the performance of a blade: quality of the steel used in manufacturing the plate, the hardness and flatness of the plate, plate tension and balance, arbour hole concentricity and accuracy, tooth geometry and carbide quality. Carl explains and compares these factors and highlights his comparison with an in-depth chart that is both easy to read and thorough. This review is sure to make your table saw blade purchase a good one for your needs.

Intarsia: The Saw Tie

By: By Garnet Hall
Garnet Hall continues his series introducing woodworkers to the art of Intarsia with an attention grabbing, humourous project: a saw tie. This project is fun to make and even more fun to wear. Garnet guarantees that you will get a lot of comments on this one, and people will definitely know that you are a woodworker. Steps include: transferring the pattern; cutting the pieces; raising and lowering the pieces; re-assembling and checking for fit; shaping the pieces; rounding over and finishing. The article includes a full colour photo of the finished project, a free pattern and a material list.

Book Review: 25 Essential Projects For Your Workshop

By: By Michel Theriault
Michel Theriault reviews "25 Essential Projects For Your Workshop" a compilation of projects from a number of authors who have contributed to the magazine Popular Woodworking. This book presents projects, tips and techniques to improve how you use your tools and your shop. In addition to the projects, there are a number of useful tips throughout the book. There are many very creative, useful ideas which will help you organize your workshop and increase your efficiency. The book has 33 chapters covering: Projects, Racks, Boxes, Tips and Charts, Storage Tips, Quiet Tips, Glue and Clamp Tips, Peg-Board Tips, Sanding Tips, Shop Tips and Troubleshooting your Tools.

Easy Project: Buddy Bench

By: By Steve Siddall
This catchy child’s bench is the perfect place for that favourite teddy bear buddy to rest. It is a short and simple project that makes a great gift for children, new parents or teddy bear collectors. Steve includes a complete materials list, and easy-to-follow diagrams, showing the parts and their dimensions.>BR<

Design Time: Design Time

By: By Hank Ethier
Prior to the construction of anything, from china cabinets to shelves, a blueprint or plan is very helpful. Blueprints help you to know what materials and equipment you will need, help you to avoid making mistakes and can be used to estimate the cost of your projects.>BR<

Wooden Puzzle: Magic Four Puzzle

By: By Rea Gibson
Rea continues his ongoing series of wooden puzzles with the Magic Four Puzzle. This is a fun project that is easy to make and will provide hours of head scratching delight. The object of this puzzle is to make up five different shapes with the four pieces of shaped wood. Once you’ve solved the Magic Four Puzzle, see how many more interesting shapes you can make from the pieces.

Dust Collection: Dust Collector Fans

By: By Chester Van Ness
In this article, Chester stresses that dust collector fans are material handling fans and ideally they should be designed to withstand the passage of not only saw dust, but also chunks of wood, and perhaps the odd screw or nail. This is the heart of your dust collector. Take a good look at it before buying your collector. Chester covers in detail both fan impeller design and fan housing construction. He also provides some very interesting fan facts such as: the smaller the blade area (regardless of the diameter of the fan) the less the volume. The article shows 5 full colour photos which will help you choose the best dust collector fan for your needs.

Tool Test: Freud Router Table Top / Freud Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence / Ryobi Laminate Trimmer / Router / Sander Sitter

By: By Graham McCulloch
In this issue, Graham reviews Freud’s Router Table Top and tells us that this melamine laminated top is a perfect way to top off your custom built router cabinet. For even more accuracy, Graham suggests adding the optional micro-adjustable router table fence. Graham also reviews the Ryobi TR31, a ¾ HP laminate trimmer/router – a tool that he highly recommends for the “weekend woodworker”. He finishes with a look at the Sander Sitter, which he says is first and foremost a time saver. Graham used the Sander Sitter with four different brands of sanders including: Porter-Cable, DeWalt, Ryobi and Black and Decker. Graham gives this Canadian made product four stars.

Kid’s Project: Bird Feeder

By: By Rick Campbell
This article not only guides you through the process of building a delightful bird feeder, it also details how you can build this project easily with a group of Girl Guides, Cubs/Scouts, or students. The step-by-step procedure is illustrated with 9 full colour photos, a 3D exploded view and a material list. Whether you are interested in using this project as a group activity or simply building one yourself, you are sure to get hours of bird watching from this attractive and simple design.

ProTips: The Table Saw

By: By Hendrik Varju
This issue features a brand new series of articles by Hendrik Varju, a fine furniture designer/builder and woodworking instructor. Hendrik draws from extensive experience and has worked with all levels of woodworkers. He provides detailed and practical tips to help you improve your woodworking skills. Over the next six issues, Hendrik will give you some very usable tips on the woodworking machinery that you are either currently using or working up to. The machines covered will include: the table saw, the jointer, the thickness planer, the bandsaw, the drill press and the router. Read this article on table saws and improve your safety, precision and quality.

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