Woodsmith #186.DecJan2010.pdf

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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

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Table of Contents

from our readers

Tips & Techniques ....... . ...... .4

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Sizing Parts on the Table Saw . ... .42

The first step to a top-notch project is accurately

sized parts. Here's how to get it done.

all about

Microplane Rasps .............. .8

Learn everything you need to know to put this

handy tool to wor k on your projects.

working with tools ~

The Versatile Disk Sander ..... . . .44

When it comes to shaping parts quickly, easily,

and accurately, this power tool tops them all.

tools of the trade

5 Favorite Router Accessories . .. .10

See how a few inexpensive add-ons can make

your router more productive.

finishing room

Brushing on Varnish . ........... .46

The best way to apply a durable, attractive

varnish finish is the traditional way.

woodworking technique

Handy Clamping Tricks . ........ .12

We'll show you a few, simple techniques that

make assemblies go easier and turn out better.

details of craftsmanship

Sectioned Columns ............ .48

This traditional design feature is a great way to

add another level of sophistication to your work.

techniques from our shop ~ ~

Shop-Made Inlay Banding ...... .14

The technique is surprisingly straightforward and

the end result is pretty impressive.

in the mailbox

Q &A .. . . ....................50

tips from our shop

Shop Notebook . .............. .30

hardware and supplies

Sources . .................... .51

Craftsman-Style Mirror page 20

Woven-Seat Bench page 24

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[projects

Sawdust

'gift project

Inlaid Picture Frame ........... .18

Here's a chance to put an interesting, new

techn ique - shop-made inlay - to practical

use. It's a quick project that looks fantastic.

O ne morning a few months ago, Dennis Perkins, our associate

weekend project

Craftsman-Style Wall Mirror .. .20

This wall mi rror has everything you expect from

a Craftsman-style project. It features traditional

joinery, simple details, and a practical design.

editor here at Woodsmith, stopped by my desk with a handful

of narrow strips of intricate, wood inlay banding that he made in

his shop over the weekend.

As I was admiring the colorful, patterned strips of exotic woods,

I asked Dennis to explain how he made them. I must have had a

confused look on my face because halfway through his explanation,

Dennis stopped and said, "Let me show you how I did it." He then

left and came back with several blanks and pieces that were left

over from the process.

Once I could actually see the steps involved, the procedure for

making these bandings didn't seem all that difficult. In fact, we

decided it would make a great article. (You'll find the article on

page 14.) And after you've tried your hand at making the banding,

take a look at the companion picture frame project on page 18 that

we've included to go along with it.

designe r series project

Woven-Seat Bench . ............ .24

What could be better than building a project

that offers a comfortable place to rest? This

attractive, sturdy bench definitely fills the bill.

heirloom project

Cherry Sideboard . ............. .32

The look is impressive. But there's a lot more

here.A quality woodworking experience and

loads of storage round out the appeal.

This symbol lets you know there's more information and bonus

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BASE

Tabletop Workbench Vise

I spend a lot of time on on the opposite page, the

the road each year, which bench is built in two sec-

means I don't getto work tions.The base is built up

in my shop as much as from three layers of ply-

I'd like. So I built this por-

table workbench to take

my projects with me.

As you can see in the

drawings below and

After cutting grooves for

the clamps, you can make

a pair of feet and screw

them to the bottom layer.

Then you can glue the

upper layers to the base.

The upper layers are

each made up of three

separate pieces to com-

plete the grooves that

hold the clamps.

The clamp carriage is

made up of two ply-

in the drawing on the

opposite page. Both lay-

ers are notched at the top

to hold the clamp head.

The two fences are the

same size, but the fixed

fence has a dado that

holds the clamps' jaws.

The adjustable fence has

a counterbore to hold the

screw end of the clamp.

The fixed fence is screwed

to the upper carriage and

wood layers and two the carriage pieces are

fences, as shown glued in place.

Foot

END VIEW

Cut l 'h6" X W' dado

for clamps

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NOTE: Base is built

from three layers

of 3,4 " plywood

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Woodsmith

No. 186

wood. Then a couple of

clamps are added, along

with a clamp carriage and

a pair of fences.

The bottom layer of

the base starts out as a

single piece of plywood.

Lastly. I cut some spacers

to f it between the fences.

The spacers raise up flat

workpieces for better access

to 'the work surface, as

shown in the photo on the

opposite page.

%"-dia. x Va "-deep bore in fence

holds clamp screw pad

Va "-deep

dado holds

clamp jaw

No. 186 December I January 2010

Lower

carriage

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PUBLISHER Donald B. Peschke

John Shawgo

Grove City, PA

EDITOR Terry J, Stro hman

MANAGING EDITOR Vincent Ancona

SENIOR EDITOR Ted Raife

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dennis Perkins

ASSISTANT EDITOR Ca rol Beronich

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Bryan Ne lson, Phi l Huber,

Ra ndall A. Maxey, Joel Hess, Catherine Seiser

CLAMP

CARRIAGE

UPPER

CARRIAGE

(4 1,18 " x 22")

EXECUTIVE ART DIRECTOR Todd Lambirth

SENIOR ILLUSTRATORS David Kreyling,

Dirk Ve r Steeg, Harla n V Clark, Eri ch Lage ,

Peter J. Larso n, Davi d Ka llemyn

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bob Zimmerman

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Shell ey Cronin

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN Megan Leafgreen

FRONT VIEW

NOTE:

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%"-wide dado holds clamp jaw

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ted Kralicek

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNERS Ken Munkel,

Ke nt Welsh, Chris Fitch, Jim Downing, Mike Donovan

PROJECT DESIGNER/BUILDER John Doyle

SHOP CRAFTSMEN Steve Curtis, St eve Johnson

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Crayola England,

Den nis Kennedy

ASSOCIATE STYLE DIRECTOR Rebecca Cunn ingham

SENIOR ELECTRONIC IMAGE SPECIALIST Allan Ruhnke

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Mi nni ette Johnson

VIDEO EDITOR/DIRECTOR Mark Hayes, Nate Gruca

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Clamp bar trapped between

upper and lower carriages

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