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To find more information, please go to:foci FH Sounding Board Our bulletin board for letters, comments, and timely updates Readers rave over projected project costs Approximate costs make }OD" magazine stand out [After browsing through several wood- working magazines on a home-center newsstand, I decked to buy WOOD magazine instead of the others because Tsay that it included an estimated material cost forall the projets. What 4 great ideal AS soon as { got home, | began figuring out my local cost to build the cherry Corner Curio Cabinet from issue 203 (March 201%), and found them very close to your estimate. ‘Thanks for the extra effort fo help out readers like me. Sey Be, iT Article updates Issue 204 (May 2011) 1 Bui the mitered halap jg on page 20 Using the width of your frame os the length offence reach beyond the base, as shown Togole damp Estimates help guide my building choices Tn really glad to see you include approximate costs for your projects. OF course, [realize that my costs might vary, but its nice to have a ballpark idea before beginning. In the past 've sometimes gotten partially into building a project only to realize is going to cost much more than I expected. Rather than scrapping it, Pd bite the bullet and plow ahead, vowing to geta better handle on costs the next time. Now, I don’ have to because you've done that for me. ory Fn rhe. Issue 208 (July 2011) 'W For the outdoor glider on page 29, the Yox518' carriage bolt should be located 11" {rom the bottom of the leg in Drawing 1. saa? ay v3" cariage bok, “mmmed to Di tong PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS 1 Overall mensions: 214" wide along each Side 721" high {Bait rom sod chery and pope, and birch Biywood, ote cabinets Cot of moter $420 with minors, $380, Plywood panes ec 1 Fer woodworking advice: Posty wnedwoling questions (ny, ning, twos tutng, dst collection et) on one of our online fru at woodmagazinecon/forums. 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To order pastssues and artes: Forpastisues of WOOD magazin pin or on DVD-ROM ur ewstand-ny sues or oulaioble anes wt weodmagain como ‘M Updates to previously published projects: Foranup to-datlsingof dargesin dimensions and yng guide sores fo sue deh today, goto woodmagarnecom/editoria, WOOD magazine September 2011SeShop Tips Helping you work faster, smarter, and safer Minimalist sled fo: asymmetrical sawing After reading Alan Schaffter’s tip Arrow straight cuts for odd-shaped parts,” WOOD magazine issue 193, Oct. 2008), thought Td send in my own down-and-dirty “sled” for cutting irregular panels. Mine consists simply of two hold- 4 Glue and screw the top-molding assembly (I/f) centered on top of the lower assembly (G/H) [Drawings 2and 4} [Cut the back (K) to fit between the rabbets but don't nail it in place until after the finish has been applied. Finish-sand the whole project with )220-grit sandpaper. To give the light-colored birch and poplar a dark, rich appearance, apply stain and a clear topcoat. (We used General Finishes Java Gel Stain and then three coats of Gen- eral Finishes PolyAcrylic Semi-Gloss, sanding between coats with 320-grit sandpaper) After the finish dries, nail fon the back (K) and fill your sturdy new bookcase with reading materials and decorative items, pie | 4 weave mortising 14"core-boxbit ‘and Ye" Oc ‘ulde bushing "4x51 x96" Poplar 4 bd) (2 needed) Oo — "4x51 x96" Poplar 4 bd) (2 needed) e "4x24 72" Bch plywood Usean adjustable square asa convenient way tokeep the molding (G/H) even on both the Fightand left ends. Produced ty Doug Micks with Kevin Boyle Project design Kevin Boyle Mutations: Lorna Johnson Materials List A sides wee 7 we 8 shohes 10 34 oP 6 C_shalfedges TW aN Pt D_toprootomrais Kt Ah" 33K" P 2 Estes woe mPa F plaerbiods Way + fontiower ae aa four we sew we Melero we wep molding” y fonttop + Ge if a ewes JF sdotopmaking W314 back 34 68K" “Fast ee Sethelsttins. tic plyrond pops fathead sensforpgandbookcase, Bits and guide bushing: "beareg qudedhinge mating faim raddebng, 45" cafe 5 ove, rounder route bts For decorate ort: trad post eb, coe box router" outside dlameter guide busting o o o @ %4x48x72" Bich plywood 40 14x48x72 Bich plywoodNEW from the editors of WOOD’ Magazine: : series on DVD-ROM discs" To order call 888-636-4478 or go to woodmagazine.com/CompleteGuide *Macand PC-compatible digital contentSanding Discs We reduced 2 cubic feet of poplar to dust—literally—to find the top-performing abrasives for your random-orbit sander. fost hookand-loop sanding discs look alike except for their color, so how can you tell which ones give the best value? You ‘can’t unless you test ‘em, so that’s what we did with 15 popular brands. Here's what we learned. The best abrasives start fast, then last and last ‘To quantify the aggressiveness and dura- bility of the discs, we sanded a single poplar board with 100- or 120-grit abra- sive (depending on what the maker offers) for 15 minutes with each disc, weighing the board after every minute. ‘A Lpound weight affixed atop the sander provided consistent downward pressure. Then, we repeated the test with two more discs of each brand and aver- aged the results. (That's more than IL hours of sanding for those of you keep- ing track at home.) ‘The chart on the mext page shows the results of that test. In the first minute, raftsman Professional, Klingspor Ste: rate, Norton 3X, and Bosch came strong ‘out of the gate when the abrasives were factory-sharp. But by the end of the first five minutes, Bosch had slipped to the middle of the pack, In the second five-minute interval, all Of the discs removed less wood than in the first five minutes as they began to dull or load with dust. Again, Klingspor ‘Stearate's performance fell off the least— ‘only 11 percent. And during the final five minutes, most discs leveled off, removing 3-10 percent less than in the middle five minutes. Bottom line: The top discs abraded more wood in their a2 first five minutes than the Ace Hardware dises did in 18. But is an aggressive, durable disc a ‘good value? That depends on the price of tthe disc. When purchased in a box of $0, Klingspor Stearate costs about 25 cents for every gram of wood removed if you used the disc for 10 minutes, making ita terrific value compared to the similar performing Craftsman Professional discs at $1.10 per gram of wood removed. Bosch Standard, Mirka Gold, Gator Ultra Power, and Makita also provide above- average value at 43-58 cents per gram removed. When you look at the chart ‘column on page 44 that shows the sell- ing price for all brands, you'll see that those sold in packages of 15 or fewer discs tend to also have the highest cost- pergram, Fast is fine, but which discs leave a scratch-free finish? Starting with 100- or 120-grt dises, we sanded pine boards with equal strokes through each grit up to 220 (or 240 for brands without 220-grit discs), then applied stain to each sample to show any scratching left behind. Most of the discs left only minor scratching visible to the naked eye after the highest grit, although Gator’s Ultra Power left more prominent scratches. (See above right.) ‘We were pleased to see that a handful (of 180-grit discs—Bosch, Gator Power, Makita, Mirka Abranet, and Norton 3X and MultiAir—delivered a near scrate! free finish that would be acceptable to all but the fussiest of woodworkers. ‘These discs save you time by not having to sand toa higher grit. Without an intermediate get of 150 or 180, Gator's Ultra Power 220-grit dses didn't More considerations Dust collection. We observed better- than-typical dust collection from two distinetly designed discs, shown at the top of the next page: Mirka’s Abranet and Norton's MultiAir. These holes-every- where configurations allow fine sanding dust to migrate to the sander’s vacuum holes through the hook-and-loop back- ing, (We could see the dust path on the back of the discs after use, IF you're par- ticularly sensitive to dust, these dises ‘may be worth the extra money. Grit readability. Ifyou forget which disc gritis on the sander, you should be‘The total area ofthe small dust-cllection holesin the Multir disc op right equals the area ofthe Bholesin =e atypical dsc. Like Mirka’s abrasive-impregnated mesh, J roid minutes [IB scone sinus a2 - oa i 06. oa. 02 ee aa apy eet rs ‘woodmagazine.comable to peel it back and read the grit markings on the back. On the Crafts- man Professional and both Norton discs, dark print against a dark blue background (far right) made reading the disc label a challenge. 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() Honing ogtas 6 sd on tenmnteslanding Nanbeocpepckas tp ola let perp Pes cet aio {ee pfu and eine ‘Sip where apie 44. Hand Plane Page 62 BODY FULL-SIZE PATTERN Better Homes and Gardens” PAT TERNS. September 2017 Issue 206 Dear Reader: As a service to you, we've included full-size pattems on this insert for irregular-shaped and intricate project parts. You can machine all other project parts using the Materials List and the drawings accompanying the proj- ect you're building. ‘©Copyright Meredith Corporation, 2011. All rights reserved. Printed in the U'S.A. Meredith Corp., the publisher of WOOD Patterns, allows the purchaser of this pattern insert to photocopy these patterns solely for personal use, Any other reproduction of these patterns istrict prohibited. 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'$50 Thank You Savings Cardl!* ‘Malte: cet Crt 8005 Avenue N, Miraapts MSS? sleep Q umberCut Perfect dt G Without a Dado Set 4 making the very ance in a while, project plan call for & quek shop, This simple mod for euting grooves and abbets Beevers’ itt itaing na ine ting the aan pvc enn dsb pywod, sng the fr ofa dado set realy kl our momentum inthe lade alteady in yours, il WA Troma scapofthe stock youwantofit inf the groove carefully Now markthe location ofthe grove win ascribing knife or Fipowacyabindestncinessfomonefec Maketnecatabout, sharp perc st ihe blade depth to mates tne depot your deep atshown Soave homore tanned ee cknss of he toc 50 \Wo0D magazine September 2011UN ea Spacer 1 | stop block an a "sale ae a a Elevatealeg (A) onsisers,then useastraight- |=" | edged scrap to guide your jigsaw. Cut slowly ae toavold twisting or bending the blade. vcs thang sheet gods ana |= —_ fence care one e Bing pow oh Taya the sch ting ha Doron, ale sil bam kiya rl gon speci [Poto€| “3 Ne yt he vert and ot zontal notches in the legs (A). NORE One leg has the vertical notch atthe top, the ‘other has itat the bottorn (Drawing 2). \ Quick Tip! Get the width perfect. 7 } B Mark one side of each notch, ther — i | place a scrap of MDF (on edge) alongthe | + —— sy ——-}- —______ ine and trace along the MDE To define the end of each vertical ‘notch, drill a%" hole in each leg (A). distance from and parallel to a layout notch wider, but too-wide notches mean ‘Then, to help position a straightedge to line and cut the notches [Photo D sloppy-fitting legs. Slide the legs together ‘guide your jigsaw, measure from the @ Quick Tip! Better under than over. totest the fit ofthe notches. Separate the ‘edge of your jigsaw base to the near edge It's better to cut the notches too nar legs, and jigsaw the curves and the arch of the blade. Clamp a straightedge this row than too wide. Youcan filea narrow in each one. ee sy ‘woodmagazine.com 3‘Carefully cut and sand the top sup- port (B) and tabletop (C) to shape [Drawing 2]. Using 150- and 220-grit sandpaper, sand the edges of the legs (A), top support, and tabletop smooth, and rout J" round-overs where indicated, EX cuio’s tas LeexPLopeDview — «7 T ‘Assemble the legs (A), and position the top support (B) in the recess Drill and countersink ¥2" pilot holes, and screw the top support to the legs using #81" wood screws. Center the tabletop (©) on the support and drive ‘wood screws through the top roundoves an 0 FH. wood sew 1 GED aan, jit sexier ‘wood screw “1 round overs, B_topsupport "dam M Deas ww ae M8. E_sexteuppors "diam, M4 F seats Xe 12'dom. Ma (Materals key: M-Medum-densty brboard MOF, Supplies: 6:1 fathendwoodscte 20, x0" ahead ood crews, Bits, 5 bits round over outerbit 54 6" rund-over EXciivo’s stoot tes ae Cutting Diagram — Build the stools using the same methods used for the table, referring to Drawings 3and 4. Bixey finish, We used Sherwin- illiams satin-finish paints: 6133 Muslin for the legs; 6969 Indulgent for the tabletop; and for the stools, 6885 Knockout Orange, 6933 Clean Green, (6897 Sundance, and 6953 Candid Blue. FI CHILD'S STOOL. Ed EXPLODED VIEW =a round over texte Wood ere tex 14" FH, I ‘Wood sre Child’s Table and Stools © A i: fl Ooe 2.) OB "48 96 OOO" WooD magazine September 2011Now Make A Set For Grown-ups attuned, Dimensions: Table, 405°H « 35° Diam, Stool,295°H » 13°Diam, Approximate sheet-goods cost: 580, plus 513 in hardware and screws. Bhaoutr taste Lec serve as casual party furniture entire set from just two sheets [Cutting previous pages for building the child that lies flat for storage in the off- Dlagram, page 57]. We found AC-grade size table and stools. Refer to Drawings season, below right. To better support plywood with two smooth faces at a 5-6for dimensions and note the follow: adult weights, we used &" plywood home center. ing additional steps: B: larger, the table and stools instead of MDF for this version, Cut the Use the same techniques used on the 3, THEN STACK IT TO STORE IT DREN — DUnscrewthe __2)Unscrewthe support 3)Sldethelegs Everything stores at. tabletop toremoveit. fromthe legs. apart. Thats Keep the hardwareina Zippered plastic bag, Bm otk fs ‘The stools nest between the legs reducing the footprint of the adutsize set tothe tabletop diameter. ‘woodmagazine.com 55After cutting and shaping the parts, sand the faces and edges to 220 grit, Slide the legs (A) together, and secure the bottom intersection with a T-strap [Photo WM Because the adult stools are taller, we added footrests (G). Cut the slot for each footrest in the leg (D) that has the verti- ‘cal notch at the top [Drawings7, 8} Thaputt Taste EXPLODED VIEW mecure each footrest (G) in itsslot with #811" wood screws [Drawing 8} Disassemble the pieces, marking them to help with reassembly later, and apply fan outdoor finish. We used Behr semi- transparent deck stain, choosing Cedar ‘Tone for the legs, and Woodbridge for the tops. If you paint yours, the inter- locking slots on the legs must fit loosely _—_— el 1 round-over toxve rivontsoei"| be 18" dan Poa 56 rN 16 round-over rex re" Fi Wood srew Le 1 Nalkin yon glide enough to allow them to slide back together after applying paint, After the finish dries, reassemble the set, hammer in the nylon glides centered fon the width of each foot [Drawings 6,8], and get the party started. Proued Cay Bean Project design Musto Lora Johnson with Kevin Boyle Bhroutrsr STOOL LEG snd a 33" Tstrap tofit the curve at the bottom intersection of the legs (A). iil pilot holes and screw the strap in place. Wood magazine September 2011Blaoutrstoot execove view © 13° diam. sae] sexi Fi ‘Wood sre Walkin << moenatio —~ woodmagazine.com Cutting Diagram Adult-size Table and Stools — 328 x48 x96" Pine plywood ae Materials List 18'diam. PP iam FP Deas We 2K oe © satanpons "6 dam, — PP sens sm. pa G feoress _-W_10'dam, Materials key: -pneplynoos Supplies: £81 fathead wood sens (0, #11 Aathesd wood screws(9p 33° Tap rabin yon gest Bits: 3 eb ound over router RE RESO 3 MORE PLANS. Find mote children’s furniture and toy plans at; woodmagazine.com/kidsfum 1 Find more easy-to-build furniture plans at woodmagazine.com/basicbuilt$ 5 — Download these plans fr a small ee. FREE VIDEOS Break down sheet goods precisely with a circular saw and router: woodmagazine.com/straightedge 1 Get tips for comfortably handling hheavy, awkward sheet goods at: woodmagazine.com/sheetgoods 57portable air compressor won't cut, Shape, orjoin wood, buti’sone of |S the, handiesttools youll ever ‘own, You can use it to power pneumatic nailers and other tools in your home, shop, of job site; to inflate all sorts of things; and to blow away wood debris We like the 3- to 6-gallon size for its all around usefulness, ease of moving from place to place, and affordability. 58 Air Compressors We tested 11 units priced from $130 to $325 in search of one that will handle most woodworking-shop needs. Nailers: No problem anders: Sor Fach of the tested compressors easily powered brad nailer, finish nailer, drove nals into dimensional pine lum- ber. To our surprise, al the compressors maintained the required air pressure for tour one-naik-persecond testing pace— even with the framing nailer shooting ribbed nails! In fact, we emptied the nailer’s magazine of finish and roofing nails as each compressor's pump kept the tanks supplied with adequate pres: sure. Only the 3-gallon Husky H1S031P ran out of the pressure needed to drive a full magazine of framing nails at that ppace—but it still sank 6 nails before we had to stop and wait for it to replenish the tank,Next we used each compressor to spray polyurethane finish with a 600cc sgravity-fed spray gun, The best units could spray two minutes before falling short of the requisite air pressure—not long enough for medium- and large-size projects. However, you can successfully spray small projects with one of these compressors if you switch to a detail sprayer with a 100-200ce cup that requires les air volume. Ifyou plan to run a pneumatic sander, Impact wrench, or large spray gun, get a 30-or-more-gallon-capacity stationary ‘compressor. The compressors we tested simply lack the air storage and pump ‘capacity to power these air-hungry tools. Just because an air compressor pump will run continuously as long as there's demand doesn't mean it should. Each ‘compressor has a “duty cycle,” the man. ufacturer’s rating for how long its pump should run. For example, if your unit rates at a 50 percent duty cycle, it should not run more than half of the time you use it If it exceeds that limit it could ‘overheat and shut down; you need a larger compressor. Four of the models rate as continuous duty, meaning they can run nonstop without overheating, All of these have oll-ubricated motors— ‘more on that next. Oil-lube or oil-free pump? Both have advantages The Il compressors we Tested have either ollubricated pumps of oil-free pumps. Olb-lube models feature an Induction motor with either a cast-iron fo aluminum pump housing and twin stacked tanks, These units run 2-4 times, Auieter than the oil-free units and gen erally have les tank capacity, but weigh about twice as much, You'l also need to change the oll a couple of times a year. Most oilfree compressors have uni- versal motors and a single pancake-style tank. (The oil-free Ridgid OFSO1S0TS has an induction motor and three stacked tanks) With the lighter weight fof the pump and motor comes a lighter price, up toa third less Also consider your electrical supply in choosing betwen the two types of com: pressors, Oll-ube models require more amps at startup. Four tested units (bosch CET3-10, Hitachi ECI2, DeWalt DSSISI, and Senco PCII3I) requite a 20-amp circuit; those models would not start on some 1S-amp circuits in our tests, And, the Bosch and Hitachi failed to start in a 30°F garage. So if you rou- SSRI Like an automobile, an oiHlubricated compressor needs to maintain an oll level, Cheek that with the aipstick. tinely work in a cold environment, opt for an oil-free compressor. Some units stretch the term “portable” IF the ability to lift, carry, and transport your compressor matters, here's where you can quickly pare your list of poten- ial purchases. The oil-lube models ‘weigh 20-40 pounds more than the oil free pancake units, and their designs make them more difficult to carry because they're typically not balanced well. The Ridgid, though oll‘ree, tops ‘our test at 77 pounds. But the 74-pound Makita MAC2400 proved the most dif- ficult to carry because it's more stretched ‘out with the handle in the center. Ridgid offsets its weight by breaking down into two smaller units, as shown above right. After using it with all three ‘DO THE THREE-TANK TWO-STEP Unde one quicklock and one hose coupler to free the Ridgid pump and t-gallon tank rom the palr of 2-galion tanks. tanks connected, simply unhook the pump and I-gallon tank from the two larger tanks. Carry one unit in each hand and it doesn’t seem as heavy or cumbersome overall. We found the smaller module great for such jobs as tailing up trim in a house or inflating a flat tire, where you don't need the larger tanks’ storage. And because each unit has its own valves and hose conn tions, you can also use the two larger tanks to transport air when you don't need the pump. Other points worth noting Readability and placement of gauges and switch, Only afew com- Dressors have pressure gauges you can read from a standing position. We like the ones on the Campbell Hausfeld ‘MW250000, below lef, and the Husky LOOK FOR EASY-TO-USE, WELL-PROTECTED Pert ¥y Oo re oe \ Campbell Hausfeld’ controls are protected ‘within the plastic housing. The hose regulator {and gauge'sit together to avoid confusion. Hitachi's tank- and hose-pressure gauges look alike and lack protection against, accidental bumps. 59because they use a larger gauge for the regulated hose pressure—the gauge you need to see most often because it’s the ‘one you adjust for different tools—than for the tank pressure, Most of the others hhave identical gauges that can't be as easily read, And both of those units, as well as the Bosch and. Bostitch CAP2000P-OR, nicely position the gauges and on/off switch so they’te easy to reach yet well protected against damaging blows. On the other hand, we found the gaug and-switch assemblies on the twin-stack compressors from DeWalt, Hitachi, and Senco difficult to use and more exposed to potential damage. Hose couplers. We like the quick- ‘connect couplets, shown above left, that stay retracted when not hooked to a hose, because you can make easy one- handed hookups. With the others you “Most ofthe test compressors have hose couplers that holdin a retracted position, ‘making one-handed hose connection easy. ‘must manually retract the sleeve on the ‘compressor coupler with one hand and, with the other hand, insert the hose nipple. (You must use two hands to uncouple the hose from all the compres- “Three compressorsin the tets have hose couplers with sleeves you must retract to hookup an air hose. sors) As with the gaugeand-switch assemblies, beware of hose couplings that stick out beyond the compressor's protective zone, setting them up for potential damage. 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Peseta dctan ‘niente pg we ote Brass threaded stem valves (shown on the ‘Senco) can be difficult to operate, especialy if corrosion builds upon the threads. tool. Stll, all six maintained sufficient air pressure to power two large nailers at ‘a normal work-application rate, |Drain valves, To avold rustin inside, drain the compressed air (and tunavoidable moisture) from the tanks at the end of each work session. For this ‘easy task, we prefer the quarter-turn ball valves, shown abow left, found on all ‘but three models, The Craftsman 15216, Porter-Cable C2002-WK, and Senco ‘compressors use a threaded stem valve, shown above, that’s more difficult to Don’t Get Hosed by a Poor Hose Only five of the compressors we tested come with a hose, and those left us ‘wanting a better one than the included plastic or PVC-reinforced hoses. So keep the following in mind: 1H Supple polyurethane and rubber hoses tend to lie flatter on the floor after Luncoling than si plastic or PVC- reinforced hoses. (Learn about our new favorite hose, the bright neon-green Flexzila, on puge 84) For nearly every tool we used, including al nalers, a diameter hose proved slightly better than a 3 hose in feplenishing ar pressure ater a nail shot. ‘This is because the compressor could refi the smaller capacity ofthe 4" hose Auicker.Italso weighs less. (High demand tools, such as sanders and pact wrenches, work better with a3" hhose because they need a steady flow.) HiLong extension cords—especially those with insufficient gauge wire—add resistance that hurts compressor motor performance; but ar pressure to the tool ‘s unaffected by hose length. Sof you ‘need to work far from an ouilet, plug the Compressor directly into the outlet and run a long hose to the ool. To prevent ir leaks and couplers snagging, avoid linking hoses together. ‘open and close. Here's what we'd buy The Campbell Hausfeld MW250000 oil-free unit delivers the testhighestait- flow, weighs less than 40 pounds, and has thoughtfully designed controls— including a lighted on/off switch. Its $170 price tag includes a PVC-reinforced hhose, quick-connect couplers that require two hands, and an inflation chuck. Ifyou prefer a quieter albeit less portable ol-lubricated unit, opt instead for the Makita MAC2400.Itranks second quietest in out test and half as loud asthe Campbell Hausfeld, With a robust castiron pump and induction motor, this {$300 compressor should last for many years. Is 4.2-gallon twin tanks need t0 fill more often than the 6-gallon Campbell Hausfeld, but the pump does this quickly. Ie comes with self-locking quick-connect fittings, but no hose. If you'd like to save a few more dollars, consider the Husky H1SO31P for $130. ks small 3-gallon tank will have to refill more often (and loudly), but its overall performance surprised us, 3 our Top Value Produced by Bob Hunter with Jan SveBuild an heirloom-quality tool usini a shere’s a certain satisfaction that T comes from using a tool you made yourself. And when it’s as easy and Inexpensive to make as this plane, you'll find yourself reaching for it (and smil- ing) again and again, Find and prepare your iron ‘We used a plane iron from a Buck Bros. 6%" block plane (Model C2, about $11) purchased at The Home Depot. The ion measures 1%’ wide x 4)" long; any Similarsize ion will work Using a hack savy, we cut the iron to 3° long, then 62 ground the cut end smooth, rounding the top comers. Flatten the iron back and sharpen the ion on sharpening stones or by using sandpaper on a flat surface, (See More Resources for a free video to help with these steps.) Laminate the body ‘We built this plane from solid cocobolo and maple, with walnut and maple veneers, but any dense, tightgrained ‘wood is suitable for the core (A) and cheeks (B). Any species of veneer will work as accents. craps and an $11 plane iro a Start by preparing the blanks for the body. Cut two core pieces (A), two contrasting cheeks (B), two pieces of dark veneer (O), and four pieces of light veneer (D) to 2/8" Sandwich all the pieces (A-D) together and test the fit of the iron between the cheeks (B) [Photo A]. The iron should fit with about Ys of clear- ance. If needed, add or remove veneer, or lightly grind the edge of the iron. Laminate the cores (A) and veneers (C, D). We used two layers of light ‘veneer between the cores and alternated. [WOOD magazine September 2011GET JUST THE RIGHT FIT ‘With the cores (A) and veneers (C, D) between the cheeks (8), check the fitof the iron. Add ‘or subtract veneer to get a good fit. the remaining veneers on the outside of the cores [Drawing 1]. Clamp the core using the cheeks (B) and scraps as lamp- ing cauls to keep the edges flush @ Wick Tip! Keep the cauls from Y sticking. Place sheets of waxed paper between the core, the cheeks, and the cauls to prevent these pieces from being glued to the core Aer the glue dries, joint the bottom fof the core (AIC/D) smooth and square to the sides. @ Quick Tip! “Joint” short pieces WY safely. Apply self-adhesive sandpa per to the cast-iron top of your tablesaw and place the rip fence next to the sand. paper. Sand the core with a side riding against the rip fence ‘Lay out the throat opening [Drawing 1]. Attach an auxiliary fence to your miter gauge, pivot the head to 45%, and ccut a kerf through the fence. Using a strip of double-faced tape, firmly stick the core (A/C/D) to the fence, aligning a layout line with the kerf. Cut the core into three pieces [Photos B,C). Keep the triangular waste piece—the wedge (2) be cut from it later. ‘set the core (A/C/D) pieces on a sheet of waxed paper on your bench, with the mitered points touching. Glue and ‘lamp the cheeks (B) to the core [Photo D] and clamp the care to the bench. After the glue dries, joint the top of the plane body (A-D), then tightly ‘rosscut each end to even them up. To ‘open the mouth of the plane, set the rip fence to take a Ye" or ess cut, and then nip the bottom face [Photo E]. Make fine adjustments to the fence position as needed until the iron, sitting bevel down, fits through the opening with an additional Ya" gap. woodmagazive.com With afresh strip of double faced tape holding the core tothe fence, cut the front of the plane body from the core, Cutaway the 1it-ong rear of the core {(AICID} first, Double faced tape keeps the corein place during the cut Lay waxed paper on your bench, then glue the cheeks (8) tothe core (A/C/D), keeping the ends and bottom edges lush Guide the plane body witha pushstick and make very ight passes across the bottom face, sneaking up on thefinal mouth width.‘Markrear of mouth opening and trike 45 line, ‘Drawa verticalline 3" behind the first ine [Photo Align the wedge (E) and plane ion with the diagonal mark, with theiron'stip flush with the bottom ofthe cheek (8 [Photo G]. Trace along the top ofthe wedge. Place therod tangent tothe two lines [Photo M), and trace around it. ies PMT aN ROO Prevent chip-out by using the wedge (E) cutoff za backer block while diling the 1° hole fr the retaining ro. Plane on Retaining rod se brastrod "tong @ outer Tip For prec ‘adjustments. Instead small adjustments by moving the rip fence, try adding strips of 2"-wide mask- Ing tape to the rip-fence face. Add the wedge and iron Make a copy of the Wedge Pattern from the WOOD Pattens® inser, and spray-adhere it to the side of the ‘wedge (E) blank, with the straight edge flush with the long edge of the blank Bandsaw and sand the wedge t0 shape, saving the cutoff for use later To locate the hoe forthe brass retain- sing rod [Drawing 2], plot on a cheek (B the location ofthe ear angled bed. To do this, make a vertical mark on a cheek aligned with the ear of the mouth open ing. Extend a line 45° from that mark Then follow the steps in Photos, G and Drill the hole for the retaining rod [Photo 1, then tap the rod in place and sand it flush with the checks (B). If the rod doesn't fit snugly, secure it a dab of epoxy. Shape a feel-good Make acopy ofthe BodyPattern from the WOOD Patternse. insert, and spray-adhere it to a cheek (B), fash with the bottom edge and aligning the high- est rear point ofthe profile with the top of the angled bed. This position isn’t critical; just get it close. Bandsaw the body (A-D) to rough shape, cutting outside the line. Draw a curve for the heel of the plane [Photo 4}, then begin shaping the heel on a disc sander [Photos K,U. Finish shaping the heel and smoothing the curves by hand-sanding to 150 grit. [e} FREE VIDEO Watch a fee video on sharpening at toodmagesine.com/sharpervide RELATED ARTICLES AND VIDEO B Donnas Nat eters enon pera ose = onic Fol Sharpeing me ne 1a Sy ny Sa aa Sa Shag aba te a6 (ox 300) Sc eee Meco nating mor oro Mans a a Eo § Som! be treat [WOOD magazine September 20111 ssid eae area mu Tolay out the curve or the heel ofthe plane, trace around. glue botle or any other item ‘with an appropriately rounded end, Retrieve the wedge (E) and plane iron, and place them in the throat of the plane. With the plane resting on a plece of scrap, tap the wedge down firmly to burnish the area under the retaining rod. The burnished area should extend across the full width of the wedge. If not, sand the top of the wedge to flatten it. Then, working on selFadhesive sandpaper on a flat sur- face, sand the bottom face of the wedge until it seats firmly under the rod, and the end sits 3" from the tip of the iron. Mrehiaare wh Oa ae ‘Begin by sanding tothe layout line [Photo K]. Then round the heel from top to bottom and blend it into the cheeks [Photo L} Test the feel of the plane in your hand frequently 35 you work. Stop when you have asmoath curve that feels comfortable. Finish-sand the plane and wedge to 20 grit, then apply a finish, We ‘wiped on boiled linseed oil, rubbing it ‘out with a cotton cloth. After the finish dries, refer to the Instructions below to learn how to adjust the plane’s cutting depth and blade alignment. Keep your pplane within easy reach; you'll, enjoy Jooking at it as much as using it. Produce by Cralg Ruegsegger with Kevin Boyle Projet design: Matt Seller ‘iusvations Lorna Johnson Mi Is Lis a coe 7 ae c a a checks 7 il» © dukvener he 2 ew? Dt lightveneer he 278M wedge wT 2M" CM “Pars intally cat overs. See theinstuctons. Materials key:C-cocobelM-mapl W-walnst. Supplies: Doble‘aced tape spray adhesive Tisai" planet, 2" basrod Bits aioe Iron adjustments: Plane and simple To set up your new plane, you'll need a wood mallet or lightweight hammer. Place the plane ‘on your bench and insert the iron into the body with the bevel down, Side in the wedge on top ‘ofthe iron and under the retaining rod. Press the plane against the bench, and give the wedge a light tap to secure it. At this point, the iron should not extend below the sole ofthe plane. ‘Adjust the iron forward and back with light taps on the plane body. A tap at the rear (above righ) retracts the iron for a lighter shaving. A tap atthe front (ight) increases the depth of cut. Sight down the sole to see if the iron projects evenly across its width. Tap atop corner of the iron to adjust it parallel to the sole. woodmagazive.com 65Woodworking on Wheels ‘When this soldier had to trade motorcycle thrill-riding for a wheelchair, rage flonase Ai Tight Engineer Chuck ieee at pret down 207, esp lines eg fda groling hab, Chock bua dlowed down ese ete nto le aot scaetay i asc Becoming a wood Chuck An avid hunter before the crash, he took up the sport again post-rehab, with the help of an all-terrain, powered chair. “I started shooting bow and arrow” Chuck says, "I'S a great way to develop back muscles, I got my fist buck with a bow in 2008, and shot two more in gun sea- son.” Faced with a long offseason, Chuck accepted fatherincaw Ed Mock- ters invitation to come over to make mounts forthe antlers in his shop. “I made seven that weekend, And T thought, Hey ths i kind of fun; [won- 66 he jumped into woodworking with both feet. der what else can I build.’ So I started reading his copies of WOOD® magazine, five to six years, coversto-cover. I read every project, every tip, every tech- nique. And I started playing around in Ed's shop.” And then Chuck experienced kick back for the first time—frightening for any woodworker, but especially so from 4 seated position that puts your face closer to the blade. It was enough to rat- tle even this former motorcycling speed junkie with years of wartime helicopter flights under his belt. ‘Chuck takes you on a video tour shop. “I thought, “I gotta figure something out that works for me.’ So I started researching how to build an accessible shop.” Chuck scoured the Internet for resources on wheelchair woodworking, with little success, “There was almost nothing out there,” he recalls. “That's when [wrote a letter to Bll Krier [Editor in-Chief] of WOOD magazine.” “Twas impressed with how much thought Chuck had put into it,” recalls Bill, “It was clear he was committed to building a shop that suited his needs in every respect. He was dedicated to build-ing it—with or without our help—and ready to do the hard work himself. That, and the sacrifice he made for our coun tuy, made tan easy decision to lend him a hand. Winding up with a_ great resource for our readers is icing on the ‘cake.” With input from the WOOD design ‘team and several tool manufacturers, ‘Chuck's accessible shop took shape, Shop setup that works for Chuck—and you Chuck wasted no time building his 24430 shop addition, breaking ground woodmagazive.com _ Dust-collectrfiter x0 sti compound mero Upright weber 1 a ‘Overhead door Parts are face- and edgejointed. —inted pats land onthe ‘workbench, Router table Rough-cut Joiner parts land onthe scembly i Bandsaw table, Bandsaw Rough cuts are performed at ‘Machining continues at the planer. Upper l Last stop: the tablesaw for final sizing. Workflow in Lumber is stored near the entrance. Double doors leading from garage Sheet goods storage immediately after his house was built. Here are five guidelines Chuck offers that work for him and can make your shop work harder (and more safely) too: T.tocate workstations to ease your woodworking. Maneuvering both his chair and boards around tools can become unwieldy, and _ retrieving dropped materials Is an inconvenience. So Chuck's shop features wide, unob- structed paths with multiple ‘staging surfaces, above, for project parts. Lumber enters the shop through the double Chuck’s Shop rum sander fonmoble base | doors leading from the garage and trav- els from station to station with an entry and exit staging surface for each ‘machining operation. In your shop: Diagram your workflow around a sketch of your shop. Ask your self: Where does wood enter the shop? Where must it travel for breakdown, machining, and final sizing? Are there obstacles in the way? Do I have enough staging surfaces to accommodate project parts? If project parts must make circu- Hous routes to their next stations, reimagine your layout. 67A Fateful Flight The freak snowstorm that knocked the ‘CH-47 Chinook helicopter out of the February Afghanistan sky hadn't been in the day's forecasts. On board, weather was the farthest thing from Flight Engineer Chuck lsaacson’s mind. Just days away from the end of his eighth ‘tour of duty with the Army's Bravo’ ‘Company 2nd Battalion, 160th Aviation Regiment, Chuck was considering applying for flight school—a move that ‘would put him in the front seat of the aircraft that he meticulously maintained land accompanied on every mission. He ‘was anticipating his last assignment of his current tour: tearing down an aircraft that he would shepherd home. And he ‘was certainly thinking about some well-deserved time stateside with Brenda, his wife of two years. 2.Relgnin your reach, in Chucks shop, Yyou'l see tools and storage lowered to pul them within easy reach, Toos spe- Elf to each workstation remain close at hand clamps near the asembly table, hand planes at the workbench, drill drivers near the hardware bins~reduc ing the fatigue of frequent movement around the shop. In your shop: Save your fet and back by keeping tools where you use them the most. Double up onthe inexpensive tools—stel rules, pencils, and screw- driversand hardware that you use in multiple locations. 3.Make horizontal space serve double ‘duty. Because available vertical space is ccut in half by the limit of his reach, and ladders are out of the question, Chuck makes his worksurfaces and’ storage space work harder, These handy miter- saw stock supports use pegs to line them up and hold them in place, but lift off ‘easily when Chuck needs to reclaim the countertop, In your shop:To make Chuck's mitersaw supports, construct the frame first, attaching the crossbars with pocket screws. Clamp the frame in position on your benchtop and drill through the ‘crossbar and into the benchtop. Finally, attach the top, and glue dowels in the crossbar holes. 68 ‘The weather wouldn't be ignored, though. “When we punched into the snowstorm,” recalls Chuck, "our number- {wo engine went offline. All| remember 's the helicopter starting to fall.” Miraculously, Chuck survived the 400-foot drop that killed the rest of his sixcman crew and three of the 16 passengers they were transporting. ‘The impact left the helicopter an unrecognizable mangle and wreaked similar Ravoc on Chuck's body. His back and neck suffered multiple breaks, with compression fractures throughout his, spine. Both lungs collapsed, and he had several shattered ribs and a broken leg, “Lremember waking up outside the helicopter. | was still tethered to the aircraft. | told one of the other survivors to-cut me away. | could stil hear guys alive inside.” (Chuck's shop displays a distinct “waterline” showing the extent ofhis 6 reach froma sitting position. Wide roll under spaces keep him close to tools and workpleces. Staff Sergeant Chuck saacson posesin is dress ‘greens in 2006, months before the crash. ‘Wood magazine September 2011rescue was impossible in the heavy snow. And the dispatched rescue and recovery convoy took three hours to arrive, delayed by the storm that ‘dumped 10 inches of snow on Chuck in the meantime. The journey home Airifted from Afghanistan, Chuck spent the net sx weeks rushing from surgery to surgery stn Landstuhl, Germany, and then Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C “My spine is fused from C3 to LA, Basically is one solid, unmoving piece,” Chuck says. “There sno feeling in my legs. can move my right leg slightly, 0 can drive. But Vl be inthis char forthe rest of my life In the grand scheme of things, that’s nothing compared to some ofthese guys. fortunate: 4. overhead and overweight is off limits. With limited leverage from a seated position as well as no opportunity for fancy footwork should something heavy take a tumble, Chuck carefully consid cred his storage methods to reduce the chance of a mishap. {In your shop: Simply put: If you have to strain to lift it overhead, it's dangerous to store it up high. Store heavy tools and ‘workpieces below shoulder level for maximum handling control. Recruit a helper when lifting or moving heavy or awkward items. 5. Right-size your surfaces. Cluck low- ered his tools and worksurfaces to approximately 30°, with plenty of roll lunder access points, This keeps the workpieces in easy reach while keeping his chest well above the worksurface should he need to bear down. {In your shop: Don't be afraid to stray from “standard” height to make wood- working more comfortable for your height or woodworking preferences, Lower surfaces provide more leverage for hhand-tool work, while ralsed surfaces put assembly operations closer to your eyes. Thelow-tiding assembly table, rom issue 196 (March 2010), was designed with Chuck's ‘needs in mind. Butt works well in any shop tobring large projects down to amanageable. height orlet you work while seated. Following a grueling nine-month rehab, Chuck returned to an apartment ‘completely unsuited to his new situation. “I couldn't get up the stairs. I could barely fit in the bathroom,” he recalls. But finally, some good news: Homes For Our Troops, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing specially adapted homes to severely injured veterans, offered to build a fully accessible home for Chuck and Brenda, and present it to them for free. (Learn more at homestorourtroops.org, or by calling 866-787-6677) “7'll be in this chair for the rest of my life. But in the grand scheme of things I’m fortunate.” Because he stores his lumber upright, chuck ‘never hast lift far when he pulls from the rack. This arrangement also preserves Valuable horizontal real estate Chuck and Brenda’s 2,400-square-foot home was built on a one-acre lot in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, just outside Madison. includes roll-under cabinets, an accessible shower, and even an elevator to the fll basement. Chuck's ‘Shop ‘The saacson home proudly waves the ‘American flag that was presented—along ‘with the house itself—to Chuck by Homes For Our Troops atthe key ceremony. Chuck's shop addition dominates the garage end of the house. ‘Chuck stores unwieldy clamps heads down in Woodpeckers clamp rack With centers of ‘gravity closer tothe ground, the clamps are less top-heavy as he pulls them from the rack.Modified machines meet his needs [As the shop progressed, Chuck turned his attention to tool acquisition, First on the list was, of course, a tablesaw. Chuck bought the AC6SOR-ISO from General's ‘Access line of woodworking machinery that features low worksurfaces for wheel- chair users (888-949-1161, general.ca). The 29" height of the tablesaw gives ‘Chuck more control because he can bear down on the workpiece. And the nearly 500-pound weight keeps the saw immo- bile while he uses the tool itself for leverage to rip long workpieces. See "The Tablesaw Tango,” below. To round out his shop setup, Chuck sought out more tools that feature low How Chuck Tackles 4 Vital 1. the Tablesow Tango. While standing, your weight and the friction ofthe floor {enerates the leverage necessary to gulde 4 large workpiece over the tablesav, maintain pressure against the fence, and ‘A Positioned an arm's length from the tablesaw, with the brakes of bis chair partially engaged to hold him in place, Chuck begins guiding ‘the workpiece through the bade. C Then he uses the saw to pull himself, char and al, up tothe table ‘The weight ofthe saw allows him to overcome the chairs loosely locked brakes. 70 tables or bases that could be easily modified. He unbolted the Grizzly GO5SS bandsaw (800-523-4777, grizzly. com), next page, center, rom its factory base and mounted it onto a low, shop- made base. And at 31’, the Grizzly GO609X jointer, next pase, lef, features ‘one of the lowest tables on the market. ‘To keep his pathways clear of obstruc- tions, overhead ductwork attached to a whole-shop collector is the only viable ‘option for dust management in Chuck's shop. He chose a 2¥:-hp Tempest from Penn State Industries (800-377-7297, pennstateind,com), which provided the cyclone collector and ductwork at a dis- ‘count, along with a free ductwork plan customized for Chuck's shop. push it through the blade. But because the wheel axles of Chuck's chair trade friction for mobility, he must make up for the lost leverage in a careful sequence ‘of maneuvers. While he still relles on of is reac. ushstick a p= Ee af ae eS a Ne - i ‘Aday of tool shopping at Grizzly’s Springfield, Missou tent sale ended with surprise: Vice- t Don Osterioh heard about Chuck ‘and gave him allo his selected tools—nearly $1,000 in machinery—free of charge. Tools help from friends (as should you) for rip- ping heavy or unwieldy workpieces, such as sheet goods, this procedure allows him to cut most large project parts on his own, ‘i=i@ & =i B seated on the edge of his chair, Chuck leans forward as he feeds the workpiece until itis fully supported by the table and atthe limit, Pushstick a D Finally, chuck completes the cut relying on his ample outfeed table to support the workpiece. For narrow pieces, he finishes with a ‘Wood magazine September 20112. Increase leverage on a justright- height joiner The low table on Chuck's jointe lets him hold the material down Tohelp with forward fore, Chuck added a hee! to his pushblock. inyour shop: Don't make the mistake of compensating for pushblock slippage by adding more downward force. This only increases the tendency ofthe jointer to remove more material at the pressure points, turning your workpiece into. a wedge. Instead add a hel, ike Chuck’ to the rear of your pushblock to ensure smooth passage ove the catterhead Leverage s critical when jointing. Chuck increases his with locked brakes anda heeled ushblock Up next for Chuck ith his shop finished, th remains a long list of honey-do projects for Chuck and Brenda’s new home. But between projects, the soldier that’s already given so much for his ‘country continues to give. He's opened his shop to the local woodworking club, trading tips with members on accessible shops. He's a fixture in online forums and chat rooms, even streaming his ‘own shop online. Recently, he and a fel low Veterans of Foreign Wats member used his shop to machine parts for 19 benches bound fora local veterans park, As if that weren’t enough to keep him busy, Chuck and Brenda welcomed a 3. Practice makes perfect on the bandsaw. Because Chuck can’t sidestep or shift position in the middle of a bandsaw cut, he performs a dry run of the complete ccut. This way, he ensures he is in the ‘optimum position before he begins. In your shop: Follow Chuck's lead. by practicing your complete cut before you ‘tum on the saw, Minimizing the num- ber of times you must shift positions or reposition your hands results in more accurate cuts with fewer tooth marks to sand away and increases your safety along with your confidence. ‘Tricked out with a riser block and a precision fence donated by Kreg, Chuck's bandsaw sits ‘ona custom lowered base, new member to the Isaacson family, their first child, Kylee Grace, in March. Wetton by Leas Peters aif ‘Chuck broadcast his shop live at wood magazine.comichuckliv, pausing to answer questions inthe online chatroom, ‘Build this simple sled out of plywood and a scrapwood cleat. The flat plywood becomes the reference for flatening the board's face 4. The planer plays jinter. For boards that are too Tong, to safely face-oint on the jointr, Chuck suggests a plane sed for jointing The sled ean be as simple as a plywood base with a cleat on the tall ing end. Tape playing-card shims in place to compensate for any twists or thickness variations. Once the top side is flattened, take it off the sled, flip the board, and thickness its usta Inyour shop: Chuck’ sled technique lets you face-oint boards too wide for your jointr, potentially doubling your joint- ing capacityFloating-Iop Table kay, the top doesn’t realy float. Atop rising above the base caps a light and airy look. Or it appers suspended above the legs and rails thanks to a - couple of supports with elevated centers that extend between two rails. Start with legs to stand on From 8/4 ash (or laminated 4" stock) Cut the legs (A) to size [Materials List, page 75]. Choose and label the two best faces for the outside faces, then lay out a 5214" mortise on each of the two inside faces [Drawing 1 yWith a ie" Forstner bit in your drill press, rough out the mortises by drilling overlapping holes. (The bot toms of the mortises intersect.) Chisel the walls of the mortises square and perpendicular to the face ofthe leg (A). (@ Quick Tipt Leta scrap be your; Y clamp a scrap with square edges along, the mortise layout line to guide your chisel straight down. Also, to create the truest edge, use the widest chisel you can. lay out a taper on one outside face fof each leg (A) [Drawing 1), and bandsaw ¥s" outside the lines. (Save the cutoffs for use later during assembly) Lay out the second taper on the just-cut faces and bandsaw them. Smooth the tapers up to the layout lines using a block plane [Photo Al, jointer, or belt sander with 120-grit sandpaper. Lay out the bevel on the top of each eg (A) [Drawing 1]. Bandsaw the bew- els [Photo] and sand the legs to 220 grit ‘Try to maintain crisp edges where the bevels meet and at the peak of the leg Aprons and supports come next Cut the aprons (B) and supports (C) to size [Drawings 2,3). Set the supports aside for the moment. In your tablesaw, set up a M' dado blade, attach an auxil- jary face to your rip fence, and postion the auxiliary fence next to the blade. With the blade set just less than Ys" above the table, cut a M"-Jong test tenon on an apron by making a pass on al four faces. ‘est the fit of the test tenon in a leg (A) mortise. If needed, adjust the blade and repeat the test to get a snug fit, then cut PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS 34ong tenons on the aprons. Leave the 1 The contrast between walnut and ash emphasizes the tablesavv setup for later. space between the tabletop and the base. Lay out the mortises on two aprons Approximate materials cost: $50 (B) as shown in the Shop Tip on page 74, then drill and chisel them out. 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