#302-MAR/APR 2023
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Online Extras from FWW Issue #302
Online extras from Issue No. 302 of Fine Woodworking magazine. April 2023
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Designer's notebook: Turning out of context
Enter the mind of designer Andrew Finnigan, as he explores furniture details derived from turning.
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Build a frame-and-panel door with hand tools
Bill Pavlak demonstrates how to make the frame: chopping the mortises, fitting the tenons, and cutting the haunch.
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Shaker hanging shelf
Hanging shelves were a staple in Shaker homes, created in a range of sizes, materials, and techniques.
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Bandsaw strategies for safe, straight cuts in solid stock
Tony O'Malley covers the basics of setting up and using the bandsaw for all your ripping needs.
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Easy to build router table
Larissa Huff's router table features a versatile and effective design that won't rob you of time or materials
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Classy coffee table
The gentle curves and sweeps in this table may be deceiving, because the square base makes it accessible to both new and experienced woodworkers.
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High-flying feather veneer
This intricate-looking pattern uses a simple, repetitive method
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How to weave a rush seat
Using pre-twisted rush, which mimics the look of the genuine rush used in the past, David Johnson lays out the process of weaving a traditional rush seat.
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My mistake
Nobody likes to make mistakes, but most of us probably don't deal with them as drastically as does Vasko Sotirov.
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Chainsawn spirals
The giant trunk of a cottonwood tree, a chainsaw, power planer, and a lot of waiting went into the construction of these carved spiral tables.
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Use a miter gauge to guide a tablesaw sled
This system is robust, adjustable, and keeps the fence square to the blade.
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Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block
The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.
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Quick fix for a bent or damaged saw tooth
A few strokes on a diamond stone is all it takes.
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Hide steel tubes in thin shelves to prevent sagging
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves.
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Add a height dial to your table saw
Eliminate the need for numerous test cuts with a simple wooden pointer and a masonite ring.
