We start with North Bennet Street School graduate John Hartcorn demonstrating a safe and exact way to cut one of the hallmarks of his immaculate contemporary furniture, the bridle joint, on the tablesaw and mortiser. Marc Adams offers an intriguing look at bending plywood for veneering using the kerf-cut method; easier than you might think once you understand the structure of the material. Graham Blackburn focuses on a pair of 19th-century chests and discusses these potentially rewarding projects for many tyro woodworkers, especially those with simpler shops. Steve Kaulback of Adirondack Guide Boat fame shows us, using routers with simple jigs can guarantee the handmade look or an oar without sacrificing speed or accuracy. How to cope without using endangered materials such as exotic pernambuco and elephant ivory, is the subject of the elegant expose by Sue Lipkins of stringed-instrument bowmaking. Be sure to check out the exquisite miniature planes! Also: Bob Flexner shares some tips and tricks for producing ultra smooth finishes. We look at some work by Jo Roessler and his magnificent Easthampton Massachusetts shop located in a restored movie theatre.
