The cover story for our October 2017 issue is Christopher Schwarz's Gateleg Table — it might look like something out of a contemporary furniture store, but the form has been around since at least the 18th century; his version features a painted poplar base and a stunning wide-board walnut top and leaves.
James Hamilton shares step-by-step instruction for his MegaSled — a crosscut table saw sled that handles almost any typical task, plus — with the addition of a handful of clever accessories (coming in the November 2017 issue), it does just about everything except vacuum the shop. Learn all about André Jacob-Roubo's Parquetry Jigs in an article from Don Williams, and how these period hand-tool appliances can help you create top-notch parquetry in your shop. Build a Charles Rennie Mackintosh tea table that bridges Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau with the help of Michael Crow. And, find out what woodworking books have inspired 10 of today's up-and-coming craftspeople.
Plus, we take a look at Oneida's Dust-Free Router hood, Kreg's Accu-Cut circular saw attachment and Corradi Rasps in Tool Test; in Letters, our editor shows you how she sharpens smooth plane irons with a slight camber using only stones; George Walker shares how small design changes make a big impact in furniture design in his Design Matter column; in Arts & Mysteries, Peter Follansbee writes about the tools you need for spoon carving; Bob Flexner shares 10 fixes for common finishing problems in Flexner on Finishing; and in End Grain, Jonas Jensen shares how to be an excellent builder…in your imagination.