Rediscover the classic round Shaker box form with Popular Woodworking October 2016. Shaker expert John Wilson steps you through the process of making this classic, and almost forgotten, traditional form. Also learn about using a story stick with Peter Follansbee in "Arts & Mysteries"; Bob Flexner teaches you how to deal with white water rings in "Flexner on Finishing"; in "Design Matters," look at doors and the lessons they teach us with George Walker; Vic Tesolin talks about the advantages of woodworking as a hobby over a career in "End Grain"!
Plus in this issue learn:
- How to build an elegant, versatile tote suitable for hauling everything from hand tools to handicrafts. Striking joinery and bent lamination and make this project one to carry with pride.
- About a traditional Danish soap finish with Christopher Schwarz. Both safe and simple, the soap finish will give your next project a soft and subtle sheen!
- About finding and restoring old woodworking machinery - just don't get too addicted to this satisfying area of interest and neglect building with Jameel Abraham.