Wendell Castle: The Art of Furniture
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On the cusp of his 80s, Wendell Castle revels in the techniques that launched his career. by Scott Gibson From the November 2012 issue, a collection of features articles on woodworkers It is a cool June morning, and a light northwest breeze is clearing out yesterdays squalls over western New York State. By 9 a.m., Wendell Castle is in his studio, alone, working on a drawing of a chair. […]The post Wendell Castle: The Art of Furniture appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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How to Predict that a Wood will Blotch
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A common question is: How can I know if the wood Im using is going to blotch when I apply a stain or finish? This question comes up most often when finishing cherry, which has become a very popular wood. The solution is actually rather simple. Anytime you wet wood, you create the same look you get with a finish that is, something that changes from a liquid to […]The post How to Predict that a Wood will Blotch appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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Another Way to Drill Plumb Dog Holes
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There are dozens of ways to drill dog holes that dead-nuts plumb, and Ive written about many of them during the last 17 years. My favorites use the fewest tools and jiggery not everyone has a big plunge router with massive bits or can clamp a drill press to the benchtop. This method uses a 2×4, a drill and a bit. First you need to drill a plumb hole […]The post Another Way to Drill Plumb Dog Holes appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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