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W ood"W"or~er
Volume 4, Number 6
April/May 1985
Issue 24
Contents
4 The Joy of Oak by Martin R. Zschoche
6 Letters
7 A Popular Woodworker Profile by Dianne L. Beetler
Museum Is Woodworking Legacy
12 Focus On Carving by William H. McMaster
In-The-Round Carving: Carving The General Shape
16 Musical Instruments by Thomas B. Stevens
Building Harpsichords - Part III
20 Diskett Organizer by Hugh Foster
Building Computer Furniture Series
22 Antique Restoration by Martin R. Zschoche
What To Do and When To "Make-Do"
24 Book Reviews by Alan Mark s
26 Marketing by Lowell T . Christison
Identifying your market
27 Out of the Woodwork by John B. Klein
28 The Fourth Corner by Bill Farnsworth
A- Movie Review . . . Sort Of
30 Show Review by Ken Donnell
Guild of American Luthiers Convention
32 Guide to Circular Saw Blades by David M. Camp
34 Calendar & Announcements
Events of Interest to Woodworkers
35 Boatbuilding by Clifford G. Hurst
Before You "Messel' With Your Vessel, Read This
39 Handicrafts by Handy People by Deborah R . Upshaw
Redwoods United, Inc.
43 Chompers and Chewers by Daniel F. Mayer, Ph.D.
The amount of damage they can do to wood!
47 18th Century Rabbet Plane by Chri s de Firmian
Small Project
50 Shop Tip by B. Beck
The Finishing Touch
51 New Products
54 Classified Market
57 Living With Murphy by A. J . Boardman
Woodworking: Patience and Pleasure
3
 The joy of Oak
by Martin R. Zschoche

Did you know...

In what is now England , oak was con- 'Cowthorpe Oak" in Yorkshire,
sidered sac red to the "god of thunder" England , dated to be 1600 years old, will
because it was so often struck by lightning . hold 70 people in its hollow. A similar oak
Many an English oak is hollowed out in the near Paisley is famed for having sheltered
middle. Sir William Wallace and 300 of his men.
en: !B'tQ.U~ ou Dafc
d1 ong to tlu oafc, tlu b old oafc,
CW'" I'zatft wlcJ in. tlu g'-UnwooJ long;
cJIu.' fualth. and. u.nown to Iili. Gwa.J gum c:l!OWn,
d1nd ftu fifty auu 0 dumg
Clluu. ' fa" in. ftu [..own wfun tlu UIl go down.
d1nJ tfu fiu. in. tlu wd fadu out;
d1nJ Iu ~dft ftu mlgftt on a wUJ. mi.dnlgftt,
CWlun tfu douu tftt.ougft ftu ~ ~ut.
Old English battleships required be-
tween 2000 and 3500 full-grown oak trees
in their construction. That translates to
more than 900 acres of oak forest per ship.
In 1810, it required five men the labor
of 20 days to fell a 400-year-old oaktree.
A further five months and two sawyers
were necessary to convert the tree to
boards.
In some parts of the world, galls (oak
apples) caused by insect infestations of oak
branches are sometimes used as articles of
commerce or for ceremonial observance s.
Bark from oaks in Portugal, Spain
and France is used to produce cork.
The large, fleshy acorns of some oaks
are often used for fattening hogs in certain
parts of Africa, North America and the
Orient.

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Letters
Coming Unhinged
I just finished building 10 folding
screens to use as dividers to separate a
room into two sections. The screens are
larger than normal, and for this reason I
used 1-118" stock. Having finished them, I
went to buy the necessary hinges, but all I
could find were 3/4" ones. Do you know of
a source for larger, double-acting hinges
for folding screens?
John A. Rainey
Ormond Beach, FL
Readers, do you? Just write us. Thanks!
Finishing Techniques Revisited
Regarding the final article in the Robert
Briggs Finishing Techniques series
(Popular Woodworker, Aug/Sept. 1984,
Issue 20, p. 10), I would like to add a few
comments of my own.
Regarding compressor size, a 3hp or
larger is nice, but expensive. The key fac-
tor is to match the gun's air consumption
rate to the compressor output, usually ex-
pressed in cubic feet per minute (CFM) at
some specified pressure. The idea is that
the compressor must be able to keep up
with the gun and be able to produce more
CFM than the gun uses.
Inaddition, for occasional use, one does
not really need a top-of-the-line DeVilbiss
J.G.A. gun. (The cost can be rather shock-
ing.) Some of the less expensive Sears
models will do an acceptable job and allow
the use of a smaller compressor.
Lacquer is much easier to apply and
flow-out improves if thinning is done cor-
rectly. I usually thin 50%-100% depending
on what I'm doing and wish to achieve.
Quick-connectors are indispensable on
hoses, though I find some types have a .
tendency to self-disconnect, especially
when spraying over a broad tabletop-very
upsetting. DeVilbissmakes a bayonet lock-
type connector, and it's a dandy. They also
make a handy little no-drip attachment for
their guns, which is a frustration saver for
any gun .
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As far as gun adjustments go, I find I like
to cut down on the flow control and
pressure when spraying stain. Otherwise,
maximum flow and 50 psi is good for
lacquer.
Spitting and sputtering usually result
from a loose or cracked pick-up tube, or
loose and worn packings . Spray guns can
be rebuilt. With a siphon-type gun , the
vent hole in the top must always be kept
open.
Finally, the better quality lacquers
(Sherwin Williams, Mohawk, etc.) will
rarely present a problem with an un-
dissolved flattening agent (gypsum).
Cheaper quality lacquers may give you
chunks or specks of white in the finish
coat. If this happens, return the product
and move up in quality. By the way, both
Sherwin-Williams and Mohawk market a
medium-rubbed effect , satin lacquer par
excellence. Give it a try.
Richard Cain
Custom Refinishing Service
Belle Mead , NJ
Robert Briggs Responds
Mr. Cain, your comment on matching
the compressor to the gun is good advice.
It is true that a lesser gun can work and is
less expensive, but only by $50-$75(which
a craftsman in business can save up in a
very short time). Having done it both
ways,I would still rather have the great gun
and make up the extra cost in the saved and
increased quality of the finished product.
I second your comments on quick-
connectors and anti-drip tubes, and find
your other points equally well-taken. Also,
I have used your approach to thinning and
found it works quite well, especially in
humid weather when applying heavy coats
renders a blushing problem. To the
DeVilbiss no-drip attachment, I say,
"Bravo!" As for Sherwin-Williams and
Mohawk, I have tried both products and
found them equal to the task. Your point
about not using cheap lacquers is especial-
ly well-taken , and I thank you for writing .
Robert Briggs
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
continued on page 56
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Woodworker Profile

Museum Is
Woodworking
Legacy
by Dianne L. Beetler

Henry Moore once stated that in order years ago when he re-created his farm- much com ment, he made them a perma-
I to complete all his planned miniat ure stead near DePew, Iowa. It included a nent part of the project.
woodworki ng projec ts, he would have to barn, corncrib, hog house, machine shed
live as long as Methuselah . And though and double garage. " The small towns, the farm s as they
this Marengo, Iowa resident died last year Modestly he described the farm replica were, and other scenes are going to be a
at age 72, he left behind a permanent as " pretty crude." When he first displayed thing of the past before too long," Henry
legacy: almost 200 miniature buildings it at the International Livestock Exposition stated . He felt strongly that his miniature
displayed in the Barn Museum in South in Chicago , he hadn't had time to build the re-creation s of rural bu ildings would
Amana, Iowa. farmhouse-so he created the remai ns of pr ese rve th e atmos phe re of bucol ic
Woodworking had fascinated him for a burned home. The ruins aro used so Americana .
years. As a nine-year-old farm boy, he had
attempted his first project, a toy barn .
"My smallest nail was a shingle nail," he
recalled, "and the boards split and fell in a
heap."
Unable to forget his first failure, Henry
was empathetic when encouraging young
people in woodworki ng. "There isn't a
person living who doesn't have the ability
to do anything he wants to do, if he would
just get ready and do it," he declared.
Henr y began repro ducing historical
buildings in a one-inch to one-foot scale 17

Thefirst time Moore made this New Salem

cabin. he accidentally omitted one window. He
gave away that cabin and built another one.
accurate in every detail .

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 Moore roofs a Lilliputian house while spectators
marvel at his intricate work .
This dedicated woodworker
spent painstaking hours making
Isurehis work was historically
I accurate.
Whenever possible, he measured the
building he planned to reproduce. He also
sketched it, photographed it, and exam-
I To build a granary, he used 2 ,290 wood ined any available blueprints. Then he
went home and drew his own blueprints
piece s and 200 screws, and drilled holes
before reproducing the structure. Occa-
for 9,8fJ7 nails for a barn . When construct-
sional1y he had only photographs as pat-
li ng log cabins, he carved each log indivi-
terns; and to recreate the main street of
a ual1y. Once, he spent 18 hours gluing
Cylinder, Iowa as the village looked in the
together 4,664 pieces of wood to make a
1920's, he worked from memory.
~oodpile ; and in two months, he used
His favorite project was the village of
8,000 nails and 4,100 pieces of wood to
I New Salem, Illinois, where Abraham Lin-
produce a farm scene.
I Often he would work al1 day at his shop
coln spent his early adult years . Henry
devoted six months to this display. Because ered another picture that revealed the win-
in the Barn Museum, and then go home to
he was living in South Dakota at the time, dow. Promptly he got rid of his first cabin
~ork in his shop there. But whether at
he worked from photographs in library and built another.
orne or away, he always had a project
books . One of his most ambitious projects was
going.
When he built the Samuel Hil1 Log reproducing the Belle Helene Plantation
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Cabin in New Salem , he did not realize near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Along with
Theblacksmith shop is part ofMoore's
reproduction ofthe main street of Cylind er. that a tree in the photograph hid one win- his labor, he invested $2 ,000. In addition
10wa. He spent /8 hours constructing the wood- dow. After completing the cabin, he was to a 1500-pound, lemon-colored planta-
pile of 4.664 pieces of wood. thumbing through a book when he discov- tion mansion surrounded by a veranda , he

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Henry Moore works on one ofthe 16 slave
cabins that he built for his replica ofthe Belle
Helene plantation.
also built 16slave houses and the general
store. He had planned to construct a
church, blacksmith shop, sick house, kit-
chen, overseer's house , hen houses, and
numerous outhouses, but ran out oftime.
His other projects include: a 19th-
century California logging camp, the
DePew, Iowa creamery, the Stove Wood
House in West Decorah, Iowa, and The
Little Brown Church in the Vale in
Nashua, Iowa. Because the belfry of the
Little Brown Church in the Vale had
louvres with eight different angles, Henry
proclaimed this project his most difficult .
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As a miniaturist, Henry used much bet-
ter tools than the large hammer, nails and
rusty saw he began with as a boy. "I use
just as much equipment as you would need
to build a new house," he claimed. Two
table saws, two band saws, three sanders,
three post drills, three mitre boxes, a
J shingling mill, and numerous hand tools
comprised his stock.
His wife Charlotte was a tremendous
help. She sewed curtains for the buildings,
dressed the human figures used in the
displays, and arranged the exhibits. The
rest, Henry did himself.
For materials, he used more than 2,000
melon crates to build his miniatures. But as
crating became difficult to find, he turned
to clear pine for siding and cedar shingles
for roofing. And frequently people gave
him wood. He especially enjoyed using old
wood, such as the l50-year-old white pine
flooring from an old home, to create his
miniature replicas of historic buildings.
Henry never sold any of his projects.
"The minute I sell something," he ex-
plained, "I have established a price.'In-
stead, he preferred to display his work in
the two-story Barn Museum for thousands
to enjoy.
Established in 1976 in South Amana,
Iowa, the Barn Museum (formerly a horse
barn) is billed as "the largest collection of
rrurnatures in America created by one
man." It contains almost all of Henry's
miniatures, although two are on perma-
I
nent loan to Hessenpark Museum near
Frankfort, Germany. I
The Barn Museum features Moore's re-
creation of a typical Amana village. lIt
includes a four-story granary, large heifer
calf barn, hog powder manufacturing
house, book bindery, and various homes
and outbuildings of the historic Amana
Colonies established 130years ago.
A man who knew how to overcome
I
adversity, Henry did not let the amputati6n
of one leg stop his work. The night he ~r
rived home from the hospital, he caused
his wife great consternation by "balancing
on an old chair not fit to sit on and cutting
shakes with a butcher knife."
Certainly this craftsman's most out-
standing contribution to the field of wooa-
working is his dedication to detail. Ev6n
such particulars as a clothesline or grape
trellis are not omitted. "He was definitely
a perfectionist," said his wife. I
Despite his meticulous and tedious
I
work, Henry was never bored; rather, he
was amused by his own attention to detail.
"You have to be touched in the head to do
this," he said once, adding, "you wouldh
call me ordinary." But then, Hen iy
Moore's work isn't ordinary, either.
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Focus On Carving
by William H. McMaster
In-The-Round
Carving
Basic Approach
In this article we shall begin the carving
of our caro usel horses. The carv ing tool
used is a 6mm No.3 gouge of the type
described in Issue 17 (Popular Wood-
wo rke r, Fe b ru a ry/ Ma rch 1984 , pp.
22-23) . Thi s type of gouge can be used
with one hand, like a pencil.
Woodcar ving creates its form s by sub-
tracting material. As the old saying goes,
"When carvin g a horse, all you have to do
is remove the wood that doesn't look like a
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Carving The General Shape
horse ." Thi s is exactly correct; however,
you must first know what a horse looks
like and second, the wood must allow you
to end up with the desired effect.
The first aspect of this problem was
discussed in the previous article (Popular
UVodworker, February/March 1985, Issue
23, pp. 38-39) in this series on in-the-
round car ving.
Addressing the second part, we find that
woodcarving from a pattern is a form of in-
teractive sculpture. As our computer
friends would say, wood is not always
"user-friendly." Indeed , it may have ih-
ternal defects; it may split while beihg
carved; a delicate piece may break off; ~d
there may be a disturbing grain or color
change at the wrong place. I
Therefore, you must be flexible as you
proceed and not commit yourself pte-
maturely. Do not freeze your design. Af~er
all, your pattern should bejust a guide, ahd
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you will most likely find the need to make
some small deviations as you carve. I
The secret is this: Proceed slowly, pro-
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gressing through the major forms to t e
minor shapes and finally to the detaili ng.
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It has been correctly stated that you should
put off the details until you have nothihg
left to carve. I
You are now ready to proceed . Work
completely around the carving as you ~o,
keeping all parts at approximately the
same level of development. Each partlis
dependent upon its relationship to the
areas nearby. Thus , they should he
developed together. I
At each step, remove the wood most ob-
Working on Muller'soff-side mane with (j 6mm
No.3 gouge
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To follow the carving of the two carousel
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shapes. Notice that the guiding pattern is
slowly being cut away. As it disappears,
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particular area ; instead, work on both
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Musical Instruments:
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by Thomas B. Stevens

Building
Harpsichords- Part ur
The Keyboard and Registers

Keyboard
Making the keyboard is , in many
respects, the most difficult of the wood-
working steps in producing a good harp-
sichord. The keyboard is the link between
the player and the musical action. It must
feel and respond just so, or the musician
won't be comfortable playing your instru-
ment despite its other enchanting features.
The key is a lever on a fulcrum, the
simplest of mechanical devices. The trick
is to get 50 or 60 of these levers working
smoothly, reliably, quietly and accurately
in a space 6-114" wide per dozen keys.
On the modern piano, the octave span is
approximately 6-112". On historical harp-
sichords, the octave span varied anywhere
from as little as 6-3/16" to as much as
6-5/8" depending on time, nationality and
maker. The drawing you selected as the
basis for your instrument may not show ~
I
complete octave, or perhaps the keys are
so roughly made that the illustration shoJs
different measurements from octave tb
octave. I
The 112 "-1"drawing included in this ar-
ticle is based on an octave span an
keyhead size which is generally accepteU
I
today as the norm for harpsichords (6-114('
octave span). Use it as your guide to
prepare your keyboard drawing. I
The keyhead on your naturals should be
118 of an inch shorter. This is because yo
will later glue an 1/8" decorative arcade tb
the key front and you want the finished key
top to come out at 1-3/8". Number thb
keys. I
Note that the front tail portion of the
"D" is a bit wider than the adjoining note I,
and that the front portion of the tail on the
"0" isa bit narrower. These adjustmen~
are necessary to allow for proper spacin
for the fingering. However, you should
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correct for this by the time the tails reach
the point where the jacks sit. It is vital thdt
the position of the key tails and the positioh

Aligning and positioning the sharp s.

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a b
Sc~lt 1/2 in. t.o 111 inch .
bf the upper and lower registers align ex-
kctly to each other, with the openings on
~he registers centered over the key tails .
This will ensure that the jacks will be
located correctly to pluck the strings.
I A 6-114" octave span should have 52"
tails at the jack contact point. That would
be 12 notes with 13/25" for each, for an oc-
tave span at the back of the keys (where the
jack sits) of 6-1/4".
Keeping these points in mind, draw your
keyboard plan on Mylar. Clearly show the
balance pin and guide pin positions neatly
centered on each key tail. Trace or other-
wise transfer it to your keyboard blank.
I As you recall from the previous article
(Popular Woodworker, Feb/March 1985,
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Harpsichord keyboard octoue
9 it level with its balance rail both at the front
c d e f 9 balance pin positions through the keyboard
61/4in .
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Issue 23, pp. 26-29) our keyboard blank is
made from the best straight-grained aged
basswood , lime or poplar we can find .
The keyboard frame should be built to
conform to the specifications in your
working drawing using straight and clear
aged maple or beech. Be sure that when
you assemble and glue its mortises, the
keyboard frame lays perfectly flat and
true.
If your instrument calls for a back pin
guide rail as shown in my drawing, it can
be made from maple. Rabbet along its
length to within 1/4" of its top and bottom.
Then face this opening with a 1116" maple
strip.
Once the drawing is transferred to the
two manual harpSlchords~~~~M
usp a shovp couphnq
systpm to pnqaqp both
kpyboards
front hold down scr ew
some kpyboards Will havp a
second mor tised nm mstpad of a back qUldp pin
key blank and the frame and back pin
guide rail are made, you will temporarily
assemble them to each other. Position the
keyblank correctly on the frame and shim
and back. Using brads, tack them firmly to
each other.
Next, use a drill press to drill all the
blank and into the balance rail. If your
keyboard calls for a second mortised guide
pin instead of a back pin guide rail, drill
those as well .
After you have drilled all the pin posi -
tions, mark out the center of each tail in the
end grain of the blank in preparation to set
the back pin guide rail (if you need one) .
Position the rail on the frame with the thin
side towards the keyboard blank end grain.
Mark it.
Now flip it over onto the keyboard blank
so the thin side of the mil and the end grain
of the blank are flush . Temporarily tack
them in this position . Now remove the
blank and attached rail from the frame ,
and take the rail and blank assembly to
your band saw.
Using a thin blade, cut a perpendicular
kerf at each mark on the end grain of the
blank and attached rail , cutting just
through the thin side of the rail and
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simultaneousl y indexing the endgrain for
insertion of the back pin.
Now take the rail off the blank and cut
your keys apart on the band saw. Using the
pins you purchased from your supplier, set
the balance and guide pins. Be sure they go
in straight and true. (I use a maple block
drilled slightly oversize to guide and set
them to proper height. ) If you have a back
rail , the se pin s should be thinner-just
smalle r than the kerf you cut-and can be
pushed into the endgrain usually without
prior drilling.
Mortise the keys using a mortising tool.
(It is rela tively easy to grind your own, or
you can order one from your parts source.)
Note in the drawing that the mortising on
the guide mortises is different than for the
balance point.
With a cabinet scraper or sandpaper,
smooth the sawn side of the keys. Find the
cent er of the keyhead on the naturals and
glue the arcades flu sh to the top and bot-
tom . Th en tr im the exce ss off the sides,
and put the keys on their pin s on the
keyboard frame.
The natural key tops are made in ebony,
bone or your choic e of materials. They are
made in two pieces, both 1/8" thick. The
tail portion is 7/16" wide (more in the "D"
and less in the "0") and long enough to
slip under the nameboard .
The head portion is 1-3/8" X 13/16".
Th e head must be cut very accurately and
perfectly rectangular. The sharps must be
7/16" wide at the bottom and taper on both
sides to 5/16" wide at the top. They must be
Undercutting the sharps using a step upjig.
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1/2" high including the bone slip (if you
choose to use one). Their length will
depend on your choice of instrument.
Before gluing on the tops, align the keys
evenly by tapping the pins lightly. Be
careful not to get lost or you can make it
worse instead of better. Once it is as good
as you can make it , glue the heads to the
naturals, barely overhanging the arcade
and spaced as evenly and truly as you can
manage.
Once set , you can glue the tails portion
of the naturals, once again spacing as even-
ly as possible to their adjoining tails and
the bare sharp levers. The seam where the
two join wiIllater be accented by two score
marks using a very sharp awl and steel
rule. This creates the appearance of
three score marks and effectively dis-
guises the seam .
Once the naturals are in place, glue
down the sharps after determining the
back end position. Set them evenly spaced
between the naturals. Any slight overhang
which shows the raw lever can later be
scraped, planed or sanded flush.
To balance the keys, undercut them , add
pieces of lead wire, and make a fulcrum
using one of your extra pins. Then balance
the individual keys with a penny set the
front end of the key. Because the sharps
tend to be fairly uniform , you can usually
trim them a set amount and use a little lead
in the tail to finish the job. I
Because the naturals are more intricate,
I
they need to be undercut individually. ~e
sure the chamfering leaves a central str ip
which is to full thickness on the natural s.
Otherwise, the keys will be too springy.
Use as little lead as possible to balance the
keys. Shift the lead along the tail until the
I
key balances. Then mark, drill and tap in
the lead piece. I
Before you return the keys to the fram e,
set your felt punchings, key end felts arid
jack end felts. Now level the keys usirlg
thin paper punchings on the balance pin~.
The next step is to ease the keys so that
Balancing a sharp using a penny, fulcrumand
lead wire.
they ride up and down freely with no.side
motion or wobble. Use your balance din
mortiser and a tool made from a balance
pin set in a dowel lightly sanded to giv6 it
tooth . Work the se tools to pres s the wood
fibers back. A little graphite may help in
the final stages.
The kerf cuts in the back rail should ot
be enlarged. Instead, file the back rail pins
into an oval shape until they slide nicely.l A
sharp pencil will smooth the ker f ahd
graphite it. I
If the key is too loose, twist the oval pin
and you have increased its effective
diameter. If your mortise becomes tbo
large, a slice with a knife, parallel to the
mortise, with a thin spline forced ahd
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Finish the keys by gently rounding the
edges of the covers and sharps, dyeing the
visible portions of the levers black. Finally,
I sand and oil the tops.

Registers
The registers need to be made so the
jacks sit directly centered on their respec-
tive keys. This is best accomplished by cut-
ting all the registers from one piece and
then separating them . Using your dado
Iblade , cut the required number of slots to
the correct thickness of your purchased
!jacks. These cuts must be 3/16" deep, each
Iindexed precisely 13/25 " apart . Depending
on the tools in your shop, there are a
Inumber of different jigs you can build to
acco mplish this.
The next step is to rip strips out of the
underside that conform to the width of
your jacks and which barely break through
Author undercutting naturals. Notice the enlarged
the dados to correspond to the number of mortice on the underside ofthe key in the guide
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In the next issue I will discu ss the balance pins. undercut natura l , keyboa rd ready
I musical action .
for positioning the sharps.

IDrilling the balance pin positions in the blank

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Cleaning the register slots. Note the bottom
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April/May 1985 19
 In the previous article of this series
(Popular Woodworker, Feb/March 1985, Building Computer
Issue 23), I discussed the Flemi sh harpsi-
chord-makers of the 17thcentury. During Furniture Series
this period, the French were also building
instruments. However, the French instru-
ments of the 17th century were, by most
accounts, not particularly good ones .
Around the beginning of the 18th cen-
Diskette
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were finding their way into homes in
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France and had a remarkable influence on
builders and musicians there . In a short
time, the 18thcentury French harpsichord- Sturdy, useful and attractive
builders made the Flemish school their containers
own.
Expanding on it, they used parts scav-
by Hugh Foster
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enged from old Flemish instruments, or
they modified and enlarged them . From
this marriage came the wonderful French
18th century instruments.
In the 17th century, the French often
veneered their instruments. In the 18th With all the current interest in home Chintzy plastic cases for these floppy
they were always painted, frequently or- computers, we woodworkers should ex- diskettes cost from $20 to $70, and most
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nately. Unlike the Flemish tradition, these
instruments were usually decorated by
specialty shops and not by the builder.
The French builders had a tradition of
more careful craftsmanship in the making
of instruments. The keyboards, case fram-
ing and other hidden details were meticu-
lously executed. The final effect was one
of supreme craftsmanship and a recogni-
tion of the harpsichord as both a musical
instrument and a decorative piece of
furni shing .
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I have chosen this binning material for
the "dividers" which , in keeping the
diskette s far enough apart, allow one to
select from among many program disk-
ettes without having to touch them all. It
will support single or double sets in a
single "slot," and provides storage that is
not only organized and safe, but spatially
economical. A 20" organizer will hold as
I many as 78 diskettes.
The binning strip is 2-3/4 " wide , so I
have made these organizers by cutting
sides that are 3-lI4" wide x 21" long. The
length of the front and rear is the onl y
"critical" dimension in the project-the
inside width of the project should be
15-13/16" before the binning strips are glued
in. This is so the diskettes and their sleeves
may be easily removed and replaced.
In most instances, I used lI2 " stock, so
6-7/8" is the correct width for the fronts
and backs. Fronts , backs and sides may be
mitered , dovetailed or joined by whatever
means strikes your fancy. 1/8 " masonite
may be fitted for the bottom by either rab-
beting or slotting the vertical members.
(Because not much weight must be sup-
ported here , lI8" material is plenty.)
, I have used 20" as the inside measure of
most of these bins. That length gives the
most economical use of binning strips, and
is a length that is easily integrated into
custom computer furniture for quality
home systems.
After you have cut some 3-1/4" x 21"
I sides, 3-lI4" x 6-13/16" fronts and backs,
land appropriately sized lI8" masonite bot-
toms.join the fronts, rear s, side s and bot-
toms using whichever construction tech-
~ique you have chosen. Glue in the inserts
:which you have cut to length with scissors.
Then clean up the excess glue and sand as
necessary. In most cases, regular Watco
oil provides a satisfactory finish.
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mortgage his home for it , and instructed
me to use 1/8" oak plywood which was
readily available.
I reconstructed the drawer faces from
3/4" white oak, copying the exact moulded
edges from existing drawers. The sides ,
tops and bottom s employed the 1/8" oak
plywood with simplified but adequate
joinery. Finally, the cardholder pulls
needed to be replaced on all the drawers,
since commercially available hardware did
not match the antique pulls,
Here again, if exact copies of the hard -
ware were required , it would have been
necessary to make them by hand-and at
quite a cost. All in all, it was more
economical and in line with the customer's
wishes to "make-do" with available
materials in a professional way, rather than
recreate the exact drawers or refuse the
work.
In another example of antique restora-
tion , the situation was quite different . It
concerned a large, oval, marquetry-laden
table in need of restoration due to water
damage and subsequent bubbling and
veneer loss. The table was quite old , hand-
made and valuable, and the customer
sought to spare no expense in its
restoration.
Old matching burl veneer was
readily at hand for the repair.
And so began the very slow and
meticulous job of lifting old
sections, cleaning, gluing and
pressing with weights.
Numerous hours of work over many
days, followed by a complete refinishing of
the top, produced a restoration as clo se to
original standards as possible. This piece
and its owner demanded and received the
best care.
Are there specific rules to follow in your
restoration? In general, the answer is "no."
Rather, there are only principles to serve as
guidelines. Mu seum-qualit y furni ture re-
quire s exact reproduction in order to main-
tain its value. In addi tion, its owners are
usually will ing to pay for your services.
But cert ain pieces of lesser value would
never be res tored to usefuln ess unless
some compromises in exactness are made.
In the case of a high-qualit y piece and an
owner who wants you to do a "quick and
dirty fix-up," I personall y refuse the work
in deference to the value of the piece and
my own sta nda rds of qualit y cra ftsman-
ship. Th ough in no instance do I co ndo ne
sho ddy workman sh ip, I am a rea list
regarding th e var iatio ns requ ired for
restoration work.
Ultimat ely, much dep end s on your own
standards for quality, standards which may
need constant review and upg rad ing.
Restore to exact standa rds where war-
ranted , making compromises as excep-
tions . Practice and experience will soo n
guide you to appropriate decisions. Above
all , employ quality work. Regardless.

April/May 1985 23

by Alan Marks
How to Recognize and Refinish Anti-
ques for Pleasure and Profit by Jac-
quelyn Peake, Harper & Row, 10 East
53rd Street, NY, NY 10022, 1984, $15.95.
I would say profit takes precedence to
pleasure in this book, though its author
derives considerable pleasure from being
able to spin straw into gold, as it were. And
for a small fee, the price of her book, she
will share the secret with you or anyone
else with some basic tools and a living
room at his disposal.
From this delightfully written and en-
thusiastic book may come the impetus for
creating an enjoyable hobby and ultimately
a means of supplementing one's income.
Certainly few pursuits afford such a wide
variety of experiences as collecting, restor-
ing, and selling antiques.
One chapter deals with the question of
when a piece of furniture ceases to be con-
sidered merely "old" or "second hand"
and assumes the rank of full-blown anti-
quity. That's useful information. And
where does one find bargains in antiques?
How does one identify them? How do you
know how much to bid at auctions? How
does one ascertain the age of a piece? What
characterizes the various period furniture
styles? Answers to these and other ques-
tions concerning the amateur can be found
in the pages of this book.
All in all, however, the book deals rather
superficially with the several topics under
discussion. The chapter on general repairs
is extremely general, like the one on
refinishing techniques and chair seat
replacement. How a mere verbal descrip-
tion of a complicated activity like hand-
caning a seat could ever suffice to guide a
reader without a single illustration is
24
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beyond my comprehension. But I found ,
on the other hand, the chapter on repairing
frames and mirrors quite informative, as
well as those on starting up an antique shop
or selling through other means.
I question a few of her recommended
procedures, such as veneering with con-
tact cement and plugging gouged surfaces
with wood filler; but I enjoyed the author's
lively style, and her book succeeds in be-
ing what she intends it to be: an inspiring
introduction to "...a fascinating world, as
exciting as a treasure hunt.as scintillating
as fine old wine, and as stimulating as a
new love."
The Caner's Handbook by Bruce
Miller and Jim Widess, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 135 West 50th Street, NY, NY
10020, 1983, $25.50
Were I a restorer, I would number this
reference volume among the indispen-
sables in my shop inventory. It contains ex-
cellent "photos, clearly written instruc-
tions, and good illustrations . In fact, I have
never read such a thorough and informed
documentation of hand-caning variations
or of methods for installing machine-
woven caning. Nor have I ever encoun-
tered before such an exhaustive discussion
of fiber rush, wicker, and splint weaving,
variations of Danish cord weaving, or even
more exotic, Shaker tape or rawhide
weaving.
That such information may exist in scat-
tered form is indicated by the bibliography
in the rear of the book. Alongside the
bibliography may be found a list of mail
order suppliers eager, no doubt , to supply
catalogs on request. My guess is that the
majority of this information is now
available between the covers of a single
book for the first time. Its publication
should be considered a real event.
Encyclopedia of French Furnitu1re
D;sign by Jose Claret Rubira, Sterhng
Publishing Co., lWo Park Avenue, N1:Y,
NY 10016,$14.95, paperbound.
This huge book contains not a single
paragraph of written text by its author,
. I
Fully 416 pages long, it harbors more than
3,000. finely executed, detailed line draw-
I
ings in pen and ink. Perhaps these are Jose
Claret Rubira's life's work. The man must
. I
possess the patience and dedication of a
saint. ' I
It covers the earliest known examples of
French furniture down through the l~te
Empire period , and includes prime piec~s
from all major French collections, bdth
I
public and private, museums, and public
buildings.
Because the drawings completely lack
dimensions and the furniture is shoJn
mostly in perspective, without a set ofto~,
front, and side views, it would be impossi-
I
ble for a cabinetmaker to accurately
reproduce the pieces. However, this ne6d
not prevent him from enjoying and learh-
ing from the illustrations. Important caA-
ings, escutcheons, marquetry, and major
pieces of molding are shown in detail. I
found it all fascinating. I
Nobody seems to have surpassed the
French in tastefully ornamented opulence.
I can only compare looking through the~e
pages to examining snowflakes under l'a
microscope: never a duplication, with
each piece a new kaleidoscopic twist I n
man's infinite design capacity. Restorerk,
I
antique merchants, collectors, and artists
will want to own it. And if ornamentati n
enjoys a comeback to the extent I antici-
pate, this book will provide a unique source
of inspiration for woodworkers as well...
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Identifying your
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by Lowell T. Christison

When it comes to selecting a market
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most likely to shop. Can he afford what
you have to sell? And can you afford not to
know?
Where are the ducks? So as not to run
afowl (sic), take a gander in the referen ce
...5hophelpet
section of your library. Ask for the Stan-
dard Rate and Data Service (monthly)
publ ication or the Editor and Publisher
Market Guide (annual) publication. Either
should answer your questions concerning
the client ele of the market you wish to
enter.
For instance: What are the age groups
that con stitute the largest part of the
retailer's customers? What is the mediaA
family and per capita income a particulat
store serves? How much discretionar~
household and per capita income arb
available in this marketing area? What arb
some trends in personal taste among th6
majority of shoppers at this site? I
Along with the above, these studies will
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specified SMA (Standard Marketin~
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Once you have located a suitable
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ting. Will your product match the general
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among nearby items of obviously lesser
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salespeople that you are willing to do on~
of-a-kind or custom jobs that can b~

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by Bill Farnsworth
Have you ever noticed that there are no
great movies about woodworkers? Artists
like Michaelangelo and Van Gogh have
had their stories immortalized by
Hollywood; and epic biographies, from
kings to cowboys, have been filmed for the
popcorn-munching crowd. Yet the only
woodworker I ever remember seeing on
the screen was Geppetto in Disney's
Pinocchio, and he played third billing to a
puppet and cricket.
Recall that image of Geppetto for a
minute. He is characterized as a sincere
but slightly goony little man, who eats and
sleeps among his tools and woodshavings
with only his cat, goldfish and crafty
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creations for company. Being a careless
and absent-minded sort, he not only loses
his son twice to gypsies and child-
abductors, but also manages to get himself
swallowed by a whale. That is the image of
woodworkers Hollywood has portrayed to
the general public. Not exactly Patton or
Rocky, is it?
Every now and then, some curiosity-
seeker spots my "woodworks" sign over
the shop door and wanders in . Most seem
to expect my co-workers and me to be
slouched over our workbenches, busily
tinkering-away with mallets and chisels on
such arcania as toys, clocks and puppets.
Sometimes we will inadvertently delight
them by using a shopmade wooden plane
or hand-cutting a dovetail joint; but the big
power tools and stacks of plywood and
particleboard that mostly fill our shop and
hours tend to disillusion them. You never
saw a 4' X 8' sheet in Geppetto's shop, did
you?
The reality of most woodworking does
not coincide with the cartoon ideal of the
world according to Disney. I learned long
ago that reality of any sort rarely conforms
to the ideals we try to impose on it. As
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through the process of frustration: '
Whether amateur or professional , if we
are fortunate we nevertheless manage tol
retain a bit of that childhood vision of the l
goony little Geppetto as we ply our craft.
It is an image worth holding onto. What th l
Pinocchio story represents, in part, is the
human desire to breathe life into one'sl l
work: to make the products of our laborl
meaningful, vital, and as purposeful as i
we were conceiving and nurturing our own
offspring. I
Most of the activities in our lives and
work are tedious and mechanical , and it isl
a rare job these days which allows even th I
imaginary access to fulfillment beyond a
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dollar return. Connecting that idealized
vision to the reality of one's situation is J
major creative effort in itself. In thisl
mechanized and increasingly computer
ized age, finding meaning and just plain
fun in one's work is often the most difficul t
work one has to d? I
Today's woodworking reality and
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market economy leave little room fo~
professional Geppettos. By this I don't
mean solely toymakers, but in a broade~
sense that variety of person whos
imagination and creative vision are
coincident with what he does. Yes, I kno I
a few exist-I speak with them frequently
at crafts fairs and galleries.
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 Most make their wonderful wares as a
sideline activity to other more lucrative
work , or they are subsidized by the income
of spouses. Yet a handful do what they do
I because they simply refuse to subjugate the
ideal to the real and usually learn to live on
the cheap as a consequence.
The rest of us learn reality through
frustration, and accept the compromises
necessary to surv ive at some point above
the starving-artist level. We choose to
express our idealized visions as a sideline
to the realities of survival and market
demands, or we eventually give them up
entirely and become cynical pragmatists.
We are lucky if we can keep any glimmer
I of romance alive in our work.
Such a statement may seem to come
from the hardened soul of a cynical
pragmatist, and I certainly have been
accused of being one before. My
negativism is a veneer I've glued on to deal
I with the choices I've made as
I woodworker-choices that were in tum
made to deal with landlords, I.R.S.
officials, bank loan officers and accounts
payable departments. I've had to tum away
from Disneylike visions of woodworking
and tum instead to making lots of plywood
boxes and such.
Even so, it is tough making a living in
this business. As I have noted from time to
time in this column, if I weren't such a
stubborn blockhead I'd probably go into
some other line of work for a paycheck.
IBut I've kept this shop going thus far, and
I suspect that "third billing to a cricket"
woodworker image is part of the reason
why.
Not too far beneath one's cynical skin
usually lies a thick layer of frustrated
idealism. Like many others, I bought that
dream-vision of the woodcarver creating
!wonder with his chisels and planes. How
close to that ideal I ever can approach
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imagine no finer profession: one had to be Gary Cooper, he got both the girl and
both engineer and artist, visionary and fabulous success at the end. In contrast,
pragmatist, with an overview of the large the character I came to play became a
project and an eye on every detail. I put in woodworker ultimately forced to compro-
two years of study in architecture, with mise not only for clients and cost-
considerable success, and seemed to be on efficiency, but for other architects as well.
my way...until I simply dropped out of it to I became a woodworker somewhat by
seek other paths. The real and the ideal had default, but have remained one by choice,
locked horns then , too. in part because there is some truth to the
It seemed at the time there wasn't much Geppetto myth the general public wants to
room left in the modem world for rugged, believe. No, I don't make clocks or
individualistic architects like Howard puppets, and I don't usually sleep amid my
Roark. Even if there were, such indivi- woodshavings. But every so often a piece
duals would be forced by the demands of of work leaves my shop that I'm terribly
clients and cost-efficiency to make design proud of, and it has a piece of my brain and
compromises, which the Roark character my heart in it along with the usual blood,

I remains to be seen, as I tend to be more

cautious when chasing dreams these days.
At-one time I planned to be an architect,
I
,With an idealized image of that role
something on the order of Ayn Rand 's
'fi ctional hero Howard Roark in The
would have abhorred.
Gary Cooper played Hollywood's ver-
sion of Howard Roark. When the world
refused to accept the visionary archi-
tecture of that epitome of uncompromising
virtue, Roark went to work as a stonecutter
sweat and tears.
More often than not, these kinds of
items have lost me money, or perhaps as
gifts and home projects they were never
intended to tum a profit. It doesn't matter.
The pride comes from knowing that I've

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They were making sweet music in On guitars and mandolins, the tapere 1
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breathed a bit of life and myself into
inanimate wood. And that spark of
imagination-made-real counteracts all the
other compromises, hard knocks and
tedium.
Perhaps it is not coincidence that I, like
Geppetto, have a cat named Figaro. (My
real, live boy named her. I seem to take on
the trappings of my only movie role-model
where I can.)
All in all , it's a good life, this role called
woodworker, despite the frequent intru-
sions of gritty reality. The work is honest
and useful. And now and then I still can,
with all the gooniness of a cartoon
dreamer, step outside and wish upon a
star.
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gathered from throughout the U.S.A. and
as far away as Australia and Denmark to
share ideas and renew friendships. Almost
every type ofluthier was exhibited: lutes,
violins, harpsichords, guitars, banjos,
mandolins and dulcimers.
Special Woodworking
Techniques
The field ofluthierie encompasses many
aspects of woodworking , and the
workmanship and design of these in-
struments were ofthe highest quality. The
woods were handsome, the joints tight,
and the finis h work impressive.
These works of musical artistry encom-
passed two and three-dimensional carving,
joinery, inlay and marquetry, bending,
turning and veneering. For finishing ,
polyvinyl glues, epoxies, cyonacrylates,
plastic resins and hide glues all had their
place. Nitrocellulose lacquer was the most
common finishing material; but oil and
spirit varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs
and hand-rubbed oils were also evident.
working, was accomplished with artistry.
One Special Lecturer
Among the most memorable of the nine
lectures, held in the mornings and evd-
nings, was that presented by Micha cil
Dresdner on musical instrument finishe J.
As you know, finishing is a subject that cah
give woodworkers (especially luthierJ)
headaches. But due to his considerable
background in luthierie and furniture
restoration, Michael was able to provide ~
sound answer for every finishing question.
One engaging idea he expounded wds
the possibility of cyonacrylates as a futuk
finishing material (when the price comes
down). And what about removink
polyurethane finishes which are barely
affected by strippe rs? Mr . Dresdn ~r
advised: I
" Find a spot where the finish has lifted
from the wood (a crack is a likely locatiOlh
and the finish will peel off like a layer J f
wrap. " ThiIS occurs due to Ia
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characteristic of the finishing materia l,
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~hereby it has poor cohesion to 'he wood
but excellent cohesion to itself.
I Amateurs and Professionals
Though there was little difference be-
tween the quality of work displayedby the
amateurs and the professionalsat this con-
r ention, an interestingdifference between
the groups themselves was noted: The
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amateurs seemed more inclined toward
b dical experimentation, while the pros
attempted to keep a keen eye on the
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marketplace.
I This year, the pros seemed less pres-
~u red by economics than in times past.
Perhaps this was due to an improved
economic climate in the nation. Or, it
could have resulted from an improved
attitude toward the professional's bread
~nd butter-repairs. Indeed, repairs used
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to be looked upon as a necessary evil.
Now, most professionals are deriving a
significant if not dominant portion of their
incomes in this manner.
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Seven course Renaissance lute by Robert
Cooper. Curly maple, sitke spruce, and ebony
were also the woods used in this exquisitely
crafted instrument. Ofparticular note is the
rosette (soundhole cover) which wasflawlessly
carved.
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Who knows? Perhaps you will be ex-
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by David M. Camp
Choosing the right tool for the job at
hand is one of the most important aspects
of woodworking . You wouldn't use a chisel
to drive a woodscrew, nor would you put a
drill bit into a router and try to bore holes.
So why would anyone want to rip lumber
with a crosscut blade? In the next two
issues of Popular Woodworker, we're go-
ing to discuss the choices to be made when
considering circular saw blades.
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Guide to
Circular Saw Blades
Why Pay for Carbide?
The original blade that comes with most
table saws is usually a plain, ordinary steel
combination blade. Chances are it's not
only plain and ordinary but, if it has been
used for any length of time at all, is prob-
ably outright dull! Hardened steel blades
require frequent sharpening-so much, in
fact, that this can lead to frequent replace-
ment. Instead of replacing the saw with a
Hook angle
similar blade, however, the serious wood-
worker would do better to invest in a set o~
carbide-tipped blades. I
Carbide blades not only stay sharp
longer, they cut through hardwoods with
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less effort on the part of both operator and
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machine. What's more, the wood is left
with a clean, smooth edge, usually read~
for gluing. I
It's the tooth itself that is responsible for
these miracles. More than just a serrated
. I
disc, these blades have individual teeth
made of tungsten carbide, an alloy made
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from carbon and tungsten and bonded with
cobalt, which is one of the most durabl~
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substances made by man. When these
teeth are brazed onto a hardened steel sa
body, the result is the most durable blad~
possible.
More Than One Blade
Unless nothing is cut but particleboard,
the well-equipped shop is going to need
several different blades for different pu+
poses. There are excellent carbide-tipped
combination blades available, and they cah
be very useful. Along with being fine fo~
cutting many of the softer woods, they ar~
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perfect for plywood. (After all, because of
thee criss-cross gram
zrai pattern, any cut madeI
in plywood is a combination of ripping and
crosscutting.) I
Unfortunately, combination blades are
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blades which are made for these specific gullets do not consume much of the space
I I'ications.
app . around the blade's circumference, it is
Get th e most from you r g rinder . Grea tly
Differences in Design possible to have up to 60 and even 80 teeth im p roves per fo rma nce and fi nish by trui ng and
restorin g surface of worn grinding wheel s.
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I Gullets are the curved valleys that follow without tearing.

eac h tooth , acting like a scoop to clean
bhips and sawdust from the cut.
I The hook angle , or rake of the tooth, is
fhe angle b~tween the face of the tooth and
the center line ofthe blade. A larger hook
~ngle means the tooth is taking a bigger
bite, and a larger gullet is needed to clear
I around 40 teeth. Their alternate top bevel
the sawdust.
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With a hook angle of 20'-30', and the
larger gullets which that entails, rip biades
are able to cut material at a faster rate of
speed. They usually have about 24 teeth
with a square top grind for faster chip
removal.
In most cases, combination blades have
teeth have a small hook angle of about }j'
to prevent tearing when crosscutting.
Every fifth tooth is usually a square top
" raker" with a large gullet in front to assist
in ripping. Clearly, there is some compro-
mise involved in the quality ofboth opera-
tions but, in certain cases, this may be
acceptable.

Shape of Tooth Grind

Carbide teeth can be ground in several
different configurations. These shapes
play an important part in how well a blade
performs certain functions.

Triple-Chip or Uni-Chip
This configuration performs similarly
to the square top profile, but leaves a
somewhat smoother surface. Some manu-
facturers offer it on "glue edge" rip blades,
as well as blades designed for paneling,
plastic laminates and other materials with
prefinished surfaces.

Square or Flat Top

This style of grind tends to stay sharp the
longest, because the entire surface of the
tooth is being used. For the same reason,
it tends to tear the fibers of the wood, leav-
ing a rough surface, and so is primarily
used on rip blades.

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 Combination
Th is is the configuration that is most
common on combination blade s. It has
four teeth with an alternate top bevel pro-
file to cut across the grain , followed by a
square top raker to assist in ripping.
Alternate Top Bevel
The points on this shape of tooth act to
score the cut and remove very littl e
materi al , leaving quit e a smooth finish.
This is the best profile for cutting across
the grain . Unfortunately the points tend to
dull more quickly.
Hollow Ground with
Inverted "V'
This style works in much the same man-
ner as the alternate top bevel grind . It too .
uses the points to score the material, and
its most common application is for fine
cutting on veneers and plastic laminates.
In the next issue, we will
discu ss what is available. We will provide
a list of saw blade manufacturers (com-
plete with addresses) and discu ss the
specifications and special feature s they
have to offer, including the efforts of some
manufacturers in the area s of noise reduc-
tion and thinner kerfs. All to help you pick
the right blade for your need s.
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Events ofInterest to
Woodworkers
Apr il 1985. Elmira, NY. I
Chemung Valley WildlifeCarvers Show & Sale. For
moreinformation writetoChemungCountyHistorical
Society, 415 East Water Street, Elmira, New York
14901.
April 1-5. Mem phis, TN .
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National Hardwood FlooringInstallation Schoolisof.
feringa trainingcourse in proper sandingtechniques!
including how to break down and clean a sanding
machine. For information contactNational OakF100rl
ing ManufacturersAssociation, (901) 526-5016. I
April 4. Santa Ana , CA.
OrangeCounty Woodworkers Association's monthly
meeting. (Open to all woodworkers) For more infor-
mationcontactOrangeCountyWoodworkers Associa-
tion, P.O.Box 2, Placentia, CA 92670.
April 4-30. Seattle, WA. I
A showofdesksmade of wood. Contact CherylPeter"
son Sechrist, Gallery Manager (206)625-0542.
April 6. Anaheim, CA.
ReliefCarving 1 coursebegins. For more information
contact Jim Nash, 1220E. Ball Road, Anaheim,CA
92805 or call (714) 772-5444.
April 6. Anaheim, CA. I
PowerToolBird Carvingcoursestarts. Forfurtherin-
formation contact Jim Nash 1220 E. Ball Road,
Anaheim, CA 92805 or call (714) 772-5444
April U-14. Plymouth, NO.
Woodworking World-The New England Show &
Seminar. The Showwillfeature Wooden BoatBuilding.
For information contact \V.A.N.A. at 35 MainStreet,
Suite 6, Plymouth, NH03264or call (603)536-3876.
April 13-14. Saugerties, NY.
Hands-on workshop: Makinga Shoji Screen taught by
Robert Meadow. For more information contact The
Luthierie,2449 WestSaugertiesRd., Saugerties, NYI
12477 or call (914) 246-5207.
continued on page 38
Pop ular Woodworker
 Boatbuilding

Before You
"Messel" With Your
Vessel, Read This
I
by Clifford G. Hurst

For the craftsman seeking to broaden his environment. For this reason , mo st boat s on wooden boats, does. Rot is the sing le
expertise in working with wood, the con - are constructed using a grid of interlock- greatest cau se of degeneration of wooden
struction of a boat can be an educational, ing pieces. boats; but by proper forethough t and crafts-
useful and enjoyable adventure. Welcome Between the se piec es vari ou s sealants, manship, you can greatly reduce a boat ' s
aboard! bedding compounds or caulking com- susceptibility to thi s danger.
With visions of mist in your face, you're pounds are applied . Compounds fill any The sec ret of pre venting dr y rot is air
all set to sail forth on your project. But gaps between pieces of wood when the c irculation. How tempting it is, when
before you commence this new woodwork- wood dries out , but rem ain fl exible building a watertight boat , to build an air-
ingjourney, it is wise to examine some of enough to give as it swells again when wet. tight one, too . Don't! Instead, provide
the primary differences between boat- Sealants serve to keep water on the sur face plenty of ventilation to all enclosed places
build ing and other forms of the trade. of the wood , preventing it from penet rating on board. Youcan do this with a liberal use
(Don't be embarrassed to learn; we're all in too deeply into the grain. This helps of dorade vents and cowl vents. Include
the same boat when it comes to beginning reduce the likelihood of- louvered doors and caned drawer or closet
a new project. ) fronts, and install opening por ts wherever
Dry Rot: The Curse
Making the Boat Watertight po ssible.
of Wooden Boats
To make sure all horizontal places on the
Unlike our land-bound projects, a boat Actually, dry rot is a misnomer; dr y
boat have some means of draining water :
must float. This means keeping water wood doesn't rot. But damp wood will , and
1)fit toe rails with scuppers ; 2) make floor
out-and out from all directions. Building
timbers with limber holes in them to let
a watertight hull is only half the battle. The , ....

water pas s along the bilge ; and 3) all ow

deck , cabin top, cabin sides and cockpit
must also be protected. And the mast part - some means of pumping out and spo nging
the lowest point of the bilge without dif-
ner, shaft log , portholes , ve nts a nd
assorted thru-hulls must be designed and
installed to shed water properly.
To make a boat watertight , you must Good desig n and p roper construction ofTh is
build it to allow for the expected movement hatch and companionway door serve 10 keep
of wood as it swells and shrinks in a marine water out bUTallows air 10 circulate f reely.

April /May 1985 35


ficulty. In sum, guard against the entrap-
ment of moisture at every opportunity.
The specialized woodworking
skills involved in building a boat
SUMMER SESSIONS:
June 3rd through June 21st
Frank Cummings
June 24th through July 12th
Hunter Karlher and
Sam Maloot, Vlslling Artist
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fall into two categories: working
with compound curves and
working with mechanical
fasteners.
July 15th through Aug. 2nd Aug. 26th through Sept . 13th
Bob Trotman Dan Rodriguez
Aug. 12th through Aug. 23rd Sept. 16th through Sept. 27th
Skip Johnson Bob Kopl
A boat builder must learn to work with com-
pound, irregular curves. These pieces of oak will
become cabin sides and coaming ofa 25'
catboat.
Boats are an amalgam of compound , 1')
regular curves . Unique to boatbuilding is
the concept of fairness or fair lines-s6
you must learn to work with and create fair
curves. Rarely in boatbuilding will you
have use for T-squares or miter gauges l
Instead, you must learn to cut long I
gentle curves with table saws and cir-
cular saws.
To make the wood conform to shape, I
much of it will be steamed. Other woods
yo u will back ou t, disc grind , o ~
spokeshave to fit. Use battens to guide you
in determining fair curves , marking you I
stock , and guiding your tools.
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l pril/ May 1985
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INIT IA LS
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LOGOS and
TRADEMARKS
Reproduced
joints are limited as well. Mostly, the parts
of a wooden boat are held together with
mechanical fasteners : screws, rivets,
clench nails, ring nails, drifts and bolts.
Select fastene rs which will not rust (e.g.
bronze , copper, monel, stainless steel or
galvanized steel). And use only noble
metals to fasten a boat.
Proven techniques have developed over
the years which guide the proper fastening
of a boat. For instance, stagger planking
Planking is nearly complete on the same 16'
sc rews to avoid splitting the frames ; catboat
countersink to no more than one-third the
therefore, you must construct yours to
thickness ofthe piece being fastened; and
withstand the worst. That is why safety
bed the driven end of a drift with cotton
factors of three or more are commonly
and white lead before driving it home.
used in designing. Do not reduce them .
One Final Point The above are generalizations and , as
Pretty as they are, boats are not meant to with any generalizations, err by omission.
be looked at; they are meant to be used , But by heeding their basic premise of safe-
ty when deciding whether or not to build
inviting at times, the sea can also turn your own boat, you won't be sorry-and
harsh and hostile. As a builder of boats, rock yours.
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Center at (203) 775-4526. continued 'On page 46

38 Popular Woodworker
 Handicrafts by Handy People
Redwoods United, Inc.

by Deborah R. Upshaw

"Our product is people, but our offices, and whole sale and ret ail outl et), aged, finished product. We bega n with
hfeblood is wood. Without wood , the 120 th is organization has three retail stores redwood planters."
people we work with would be idle and in the area and operates a preschool as
relegated to a lifetime of daytime well for youngsters aged two to six - At Work
t~levision ." 30070 o f t hem disabled . With comprehensive training, many of
I So states Leon Burliner, Executive Unlike directors of similar programs the functions the workers perform are sim-
Director and Founder of Redwood s which depend entirely on industry for sub- ple, repetitive tasks. For instance, they
United, Inc. , a program for handicapped contracting work , Burliner had a different sand or band planters, assemble spinners,
persons whose disabilities range from plan of action. He recalls, "I decided to ex- face clocks and tran sport materials from
cerebral palsy and quadraplegia to mental periment with manufacturing products one work area to another. Those with more
impairments as severe as schizophrenia. from raw materials all the way to a pack- . agility perform such sophisticated tasks as
: " We are a rehabilitation social service
agency," Mr. Burliner explains. Now in its
<:lth year, Redwoods United , Inc. allows
developmentally disabled citizens to ex-
J erience self-sufficiency.
I This unique group of woodworkers,
located in the redwood country of northern
I
California, busily engages in the produc-
I
tion of redwood planters, redwood burl
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clocks and tables , bowls, pen sets, wind
sbinners, and many more goods.
How It Began
I In 1971, Leon Burliner was asked by key
citizens
I
in his coastal community to com-
mence this unique program. With $7000
and an abandoned, weather-worn school-
house, he went to work.
Today, Redwoods United , Inc. operates
on a budget of $1,300,000 and serves 120
people (" wor ke rs") . Besides th e
schoolhou se facility (now housing a pro-
duction factory, warehouse, administrative
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Client assembles a planter using a banding tool.

IApril/May 1985 39
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operating power sawsand other more com-
plex machinery.
In planter production, workers begin by
milling wood on a portable saw mill.
When the wood (90% redwood, 5 % fir,
5 % maple burl) comes into the warehouse,
they run it through a 60" resaw and then
through a planer. Boards are cut to the pro-
per length on a whirlwind saw which is
operated with a foot pedal. It is considered
one of the safest saw blades to use.
Next the workers cut grooves in the
boards with a hand dado machine. Follow-
ing this, they send boards to the angle
room to be cut on radial arms saws at the
correct angle. The bottoms ofthe planters
are made in the angle room by workers
who staple scraps of wood together and
drill them with a drill press.
In the banding and sanding room,
workers use a banding tool to fit 1/2"metal
strips around the planters (the strips hold
the boards together). Others sit around a
large table sanding rough edges on the
planters with files or sandpapers blocks.
Some dip planters into a large vat filled
with redwood stain. Once the planters dry,
Myriad of wooden gifts inside Eureka retail
shop. Wind spinners, their newest product, hang
from ceiling.
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Close up of client using the banding tool , whicJ
attaches metal strips around planter boards.
1
program which involves everyone," he
clarifies , confirming that safety .IS aIways
I
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a foremost consideration in everyone's ,
mind. "On one occasion, we had gone456
consecutive working days without a single
accident. Safety has to be a very high
priority with our management and labor
force. Besides," he adds, " nobody kn0fS
disability better than people who are
already disabled." I
Production I
If you have ever driven through the red-
wood country in northern California, you
I
have seen beautiful tables , clocks, and
other projects made from redwood bUfls
the bands are wiped clean. At last ready for
for sale. Such items are among the prod~c
shipment, they are wrapped in heavy
tion inventory at Redwoods United , Inc.
cardboard.
For tables, the burl slabs are cut on an
Safety Alaskan saw mill, kiln dried and sand~d
Safety is a foremost consideration in any with an orbital air sander. Then the edges
I
woodworking endeavor, but especially so are carefully burned with a torch a?d
at Redwoods United. On a daily basis, brushed with a wire brush. I
band saws, table saws, swingline saws and Burl clocks are cut into patterns on a
l
a variety of other woodworking power band saw. Some are cut into recognizable
tools are operated. How do they do it? shapes like dogs, eagles, an outline oft~e
Mr. Burliner is proud to explain . "We U.S.A. , etc. Many of the burl clocks,
have a very intense and attentive safety however, are left in their natural s~aPI'
' POPUlar WOOdworker\
Recently, the governor of California was a 700-lb . , four-foot high apple? That's ex- A mighty job for a mighty crew. Thanks
dresented with a burl clock cut in the shape actly what this group did on a contracted to concerned people like Leon Burliner,
df his state. job for Apple Computer Company in Palo the developmentalIy disabled members of
I This unique plant contains another Alto, California. Working with chain saws our society are given opportunities to
room in which these diligent workers and power sanders, they carved the giant become productive and proud. Redwoods
I
douse tables, clocks and other burl items apple (with a big bite in the middle) out of United, Inc. not only enriches their lives.
J, ith Envirotex, Crystal Sheen or other a solid piece of redwood. It improves our world .
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similar finishing products. The controlled
Hot and dry temperature of this room
I
allows the wooden products to dry
1 .
roperly.
Final steps include attaching table legs
to tabletops with metal dowels (smalI
J ieces of rebar) and putting faces on
cllocks. The burl tables, which selI from
I
$110 to $450, are sold to customers alI over
+ e western states, including Alaska and
Hawaii. They are also shipped abroad to
I
England , Germany and Japan.
Marketing
Leon Burliner clearly takes pride in
directing this worthwhile organization.
I
Soon he plans to develop 10,000 color
6atalogues
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'iIIustrating their. products for
distribution to stores throughout the U.S.
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~ou realize that the unit price of the pro-

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ducts is quite reasonable, this is truly a
lremendous profit. The burl clocks range
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Someday a series of eerie ticks, inter-
sJaced with periods of ominous quiet, may
shatter the stillness of your home. Some
at~ribute these sounds of the deathwatch
b~etle to a foreboding coming of the
Shrouded Figure . Actually, the tap ping is
merely the lovecall betwee n prospective
mates of these wood-infesting insects .
I Of the 1,000,000 different species of in-
sects, hundreds of varieties use wood as
I
food and/or shelter. In Nature, these wee
creatures convert wood to soil, but become
pests when they infest wood which man
sJws, cuts and crafts into useful products.
1"",.,,,
th wood.
bee egg-layin galleries and damag
I
t prill May 1985
I
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II The
amount ofdamage they can do
. ~"" to wood!
Termi tes, carpenter bees, carpe nter
ants, powder post beetles, false powder
post beetles and roun dhead borers. All at-
tack wood by eating it or nesting in it. ..and
all have tremendous reprod uctive power.
Don't Panic!
For the most part, ifthere is no evidence
of insect infestation (obvious holes in the
boards) when you buy your wood, you
generally don't have to worry. But should
you discover your wood has become room
and, er, board, to hundreds of tiny un-
invited guests, it's best to be able to
recognize it and know what to do- which
usually means calli ng in the exte rminator
to fumigate.
Damage 10 wood by subterran ean termites.
by Daniel F. Mayer, Ph.D.
In general, more wood resin
equals less insect damage.
Because hea r twood co ntai ns co n-
sidera ble chemical resin, it is highly resis-
tant to insect invasion. Slow-growing hard-
wood species usually have a higher natural
resin conten t than fast-growing softwoods.
In order of susceptibility to insect at-
tack, hardwood hea rtwood is the most
resistant, followed by hardwood sapwood ,
softwood heartwood and softwood sap-
wood (the most vulnerable.)
"I Can't Believe They Ate
the Whole Thing"
What te rmite s ca n do to woo d is
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Damage 10 wood by dampwood termites.
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workers scurry back and forth from the more discriminating in their diet , seekink
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These insects enjoy dining on houses and
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Unlike termites, powder post beetles
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that resemb e an ornate carving.. Workers through which adult beetles emerge. Over
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flce of infested wood and expel their fine reduced to a fine powder. Baseball bats, ax
skwdust borings through these slits. Thi s
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aht condominium. Treatment is usually
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Someof the 250,000 species of
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Powder post beetles attack both sea-
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False powder post beetle adults attack a
variety of woods . They bore into new and
seasoned wood and lay their eggs in egg
tunnels. Adult exit holes are 118"-3/8" in
diameter, slightly larger than powder post
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sheathing, belongs to this group. For con-
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The old house borer is a roundheaded
borer. It often riddles structural wood
(seasoned softwood sapwood) leaving tun-
nels tightly packed with powdery frass.
Other members of this group attack struc-
tural wood and furniture. Fumigation and
residual insecticide sprays are used for
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control.
Last, enter the furniture beetle. Hungry
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and softwoods. In fact, any piece of an-
tique furniture has more than likely been
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46 Po pular Wood worker

Small Project
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18th Century
Rabbet Plane
Have you ever needed to cut a rabbet
joint, but found you couldn't cut it safely
with a machine? Howaboutjust wanting to
but the joint by hand? Try an 18thcentury
~abbet plane! Once an obligatory tool
b ade by most old world cabinetmakers,
~oday this plane enhances the versatilityof
the modern woodworker.
I Usually madeof beechor birch, a rabbet
plane can be constructed from most any
Idense hardwood. When choosingwoodfor
la plane block, select a quartersawn
Istraight-grained piece. While figured
'wood is attractive, it is harder to work and
I .
more prone to irregu Iar movement.
The thickness of the plane body and the
width of the blade are the same. For a
general use plane, 1" stock (13/16") is a
good thickness. Though the length of the
finished plane is 9-1/2" , start with a 14"
I mouth, drawa line at an 80' angle that con-
IStock should be at least 4 inches longer than the
I inished length. so that guide blocks can be
clamped to it. Accurate boring ofthe wedgeslot
'angles is essential.
by Chris de Firmian
block to support guide blocks for boring to the bottoms to keep them from slipping
the holes. while being clamped.
After jointing one edge, rip the material Now, on the angled surfaces , draw two
at 3 ", which is the finished height of the lines that coincide with the lines defining
body. More than that would make the the 3/8" wedge slot on the top center of the
center of gravity too high, resulting in a plane body. When boring, be careful not to
plane which is awkward to use. drill into the bed or sides of the wedgeslot.
With the body cut to size, layout the
wedge slot, mouth and throat. The blade
rests against the back of the wedge slot, Wood Toy
known as the bed, at a 45"angle. The bed
angle meets the sole 10" from the back
Parts &
edge of the 14" block. The length of the Patterns
wedge slot on top of the plane is 1-1/4".
Draw the front of the wedge slot at a 50' *Largest Selection
angle. This allows for wedge taper.
The throat is a 1-1/4 " circle, with the * The "Standard of the
center 4" from the front edge of the plane Industry"
and 1-5/8" from the top. The mouth open- since 1972
ing is 3/16". From the front edge of the
nects with the throat circle. Last, 1-1/2"
above the sole, draw a line parallel to the Wholesale
sole connecting the bed and throat.
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After all parts are laid out, drill the 1-1/4"
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plane with a scrap piece of woodto prevent Toys. Inc.
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The wedgeslot is 3/8" wide and should be
bored with a 5/16" drill bit. To bore ac-
curately, you'll need to make guide blocks.
Guide blocks should be 6" long, 1-1/2"
high, and the same thickness as the plane
body. Cut the end of one block at 45"and
the end of the other at 50'. Glue sandpaper
47

The next step in building this tool is to
chisel the sides of the slot clean. An ex-
tremely sharp chisel will be needed for
cutting into the end-grain on the front side
of the slot. The top front edge of the wedge
slot should be chiseled down and inwarda
bit to prevent it from chipping when the
tightened wedge is driven out. After the
wedge slot is finished , cut 4-1/2" off the
back of the 14"block, leaving the plane at
its finished length of 9-1/2".
The wedge is 3/8" thick and has a j'
taper. The tip of the wedge is cut at an
angle to help guide the shavingsup into the
throat. The notch cut in the top of the
wedge makes for easier handling, while
the small cut-away o~ the blade side of the
wedge leaves room for a mallet to tap the
iron without hitting the wedge.
An iron can be made from an already
tempered piece of steel such as an old
metal file, or from mild steel and then
tempered. The easiest method is to make
an iron from mild steel. Using a hacksaw,
file and grinder, shape a piece of 1/8"steel
into the blade shape.
To temper, place the shaped iron into a
cast-ironpot filled with coal. Heat the coal
and blade end of the iron with a gas torch
until the blade turns a red/orange color
(approximately 500' E) . Immediately
after it has turned color, drop it into a
bucket of oil. Old motor oil works fine.
This rapid coolingof the bladetempers the
steel.
If you don't wantto attempt the temper-
ing, use an electric grinder to shape an old
metal file into an iron. This method works
Iron Shape
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fine, but requires muchtime and patience'
Grind a littlebit at a time, beingcareful no!
to overheatthe bladeend ofthe ironas this
will ruin the tempering. If the metal turns
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blue, it has beenoverheated.Keepa cupof
water nextto the grinder forcoolingoffthe
iron, and don't worry if the blade. is a bitI
overheated. Nowsharpen the bladeat a 3cr
angle.
. Next, place the iron and wedgeinto thd
plane body. With the blade 1/8"abovethd
sole, tap the wedge until it is snug. The~
place the sole of the tensioned plane ove~
a piece of 120-gritsandpaperthat has been
I
taped to a flat surface. Slowly move the
plane back and forth over the sandpaper
until the sole is perfectly flat and free o~
any mill marks.
Cut the two top corners of the plane'into
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iounds. With sandpaper, file or router,
I reak the top edges of the body until it feels
comfortable. Seal the plane with oil and
~ax, making sure the sole is well
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lubncated.
I To set the iron, sight down the sole of the
assembled plane. Tap the iron tang gently
~ntil the blade is slightly protruding
I
through the mouth. With the blade in posi-
I
tion, give the wedge a good dri ving tap
t sing a wooden mallet. The tightened
~edge
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holds the blade firmly in position.
To loosen the wedge, give the heel of the
plane a sharp blow. Although this method
of adjusting blade depth seems awkward at
first, after a little practice it becomes easy.
To make a rabbet joint that runs with the
grain , clamp a straight piece of wood onto
the board you want to rabbet. Position it so
that the wood acting as a fence coincides
with the shoulder edge of the rabbet.
Holding the plane body against the fence,
plane until the desired depth of the rabbet
is achieved .
To make a rabbet joint that runs acros s
the grain , make a saw kerf along the line
where you want the rabbet to begin. Make
the cut as deep as you want the joint. The
saw kerf keeps the endgrain from tearing.
Clamp the fence along the saw kerf and
plane from both ends to avoid chipping.
A rabbet plane also works well for
cleaning up and adjusting machined joints.
After using this plane just a few times ,
you'll surely appreciate the versatility it
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'Shop Tip

The Finishing
Touch
Three Techniques for Three Finishes
by B. Beck

Shellac ShelIac comes in clear, orange, and dif- ShelIac is easy to apply, resists heat, and
When it comes to finishing your work , ferent consistencies. Choose the one that can be polished to any degree of luster!
here are three techniques I have found ex- best suits your purposes. (By the way, the This makes it possible to highlight th~
tremely beneficial. Using shellac is the orange can be used to tint the clear, forms you have created with wood. On~
first. especially if an antique effect in your finish word of warning: Alcohol dissolves'
is desired.) shelIac, so do not use this finish on an~
surface that may be used to serve alcohod
such as a tabletop or bar. Otherwise,1
because shelIac gives such a hard , elasti
finish, it can take a lot of wear and is eas I
to touch up.
Saw Blades
Economy Quality Value
Using shelIac takes time; each coat must
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You could pay 50 to 100% more and not used in the sun , it may take only two 0 I
get better blades. Made from the finest three hours to dry. But do not use it on wet
steels with sharp, filed, milled or preci-
12" sion-ground teeth for accurate sawing, days, as moisture will add a white film to
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completely dry with clean rags and apply unde rcoat will never dry! One way to test mixing one part clear shellac, one part
r ax. You now have a professional shellac the readiness of the first coat is to press orange shellac, and four parts wood
inish that will LAST. your fingernail into it-hard. The coat alcohol.
Varnish should be as sturdy as any fully dried piece Apply the first coat and allow at least 24
How do you go about varnishing to of fini shed wood in your home . hours for it to dry. Then rub it with "000"
attain the perfect finish? By following the One problem ofletting your finish dry in steel wool until it is smooth, "beautifully"
~uggestions listed it will be easy- and the the sun is the danger of blistering, so don't smooth. Next , apply four more coats ,
~esult will be another professional job. try to hurry the job. But if you were rash following the same procedure of drying
I Take your time and sand the wood care- and blistering did occur, there is a remedy: (24 hours for each coat) and rubbing.
Press down the blisters with the pad of When your final coat is ready, rub it
,fully. Next, coat the raw wood with a your forefinger or thumb. This will work with boiled linseed oil. The linseed oil
sealer coat of good shellac, carefully
~elected. Thin it first with two parts wood if you can get to the fini sh before it has must be applied patiently, not hurriedly.
~lcohol to one part shellac, allowing it to dried. When it has been completely absorbed by
ry thoroughly on the wood. Whoops! Too late? Chip the blistering the wood, wipe it dry with fresh rags. Your
I Next, rub down the wood with medium- out and touch up the holes with some finish now has that "antique patina':"'"
grade steel wool. The result is a satin- finish applied with a small camel's-hair priceless and elegant-and the surface may
I mooth finish. On this, brush a quick-
brush . Later, when all has dried, sand the be waxed for a satin mirror fini sh .
drying synthetic varnish, one which is spot s mooth using extremely fine
~ecommended for use on furniture. Ifyou sandpaper.
When you write
r ork out in the sun, the shellac will dry in Antique Patina
only four or five hours, longer for working
1
For that "priceless antique patina" look,
asking for
indoors. If you have not yet made the deci-
sand the wood entirely smooth before even information from
~ion about what finish you want, antique or
beginning to apply the finish. This is
~atin, you must decide at this point. For a
known as " raising the grain ." Use "000" suppliers, say
satin or antique fini sh, use a satin or dull
I
varms . h
.
steel wool and take time to do it right.
Next, wet the surface with water to bring
you saw it in
I Neverapply a second coat until thefirst out the grain . Let the wood dry com - Popular
one has completelydriedand hardened. If pletely, and then sand it down again. You
'you do not observe this precaution, the are now ready for the finish. It is made by
Woodworker!
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120l South 6th Street, Hopkins, MN
55343, (612) 933-1201.
I This new generation knife plane com-
NewTable Saw Accessory
I Bryco introduces the Mortise and Tenon
Jig to clamp your work in place and assist
you in accurately and safely making return
end cuts on moulding, half lap joints,
spline grooves for miter joints and more.
For more information contact: Norman
Bryden, Bryco, Inc., Tool Mfg. Group ,
402 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign, IL
61820, (217) 356-5009.
New
Products
24" Rolling Bed Planer
bines the energy-efficient performance
benefits of knife planing with the design
benefits of a wide belt sander. A conveyor
through-feed system eliminates many con-
ventional knife planer adjustments, and
specially designed acoustical geometry
reduces planer noise levels. For more in-
formation contact: Powermatic Houdaille,
Morrison Road, McMinnville, TN 37110,
(615) 473-5551.
"Merle" Adjustable
Corner Clamp
MLCS, Ltd. has developed a new clamp
for woodworkers. Among its many unique
features is that the "Merle" clamp forces
work into square. Excellent for clamping
picture frames, cabinets or anything which
requires 90-degree corner clamping. In-
dustrial quality tool made of cast
aluminum and steel. Retail price $34.95,
available from MLCS, Ud., p.o. Box 53,
Rydal, PA 19046.

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continued from page 46
May 10-11. Las Vegas, NV.
INCA powertool demonstration. For more informa-
tion contact Christian or Jeri at (702) 871-0722 or write
Imported European Hardware & Tools 3820 Schiff
Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89103.
May 13. Anaheim, CA.
Hand-Rubbed Oil Finishingclass starts. For more in-
formation contact Jim Nash, 1220 E. Ball Road,
Anaheim, CA 92805 or call (714) 772-5444.
May 13-17. Toledo, OH.
Sprayfinishingtechnologyworkshop. Formore infor-
mation contact Judy Jennings at (419) 372-2436.
HOLDING THINGS TOGETHER
.J,.3T
May 14. Tempe , AZ.
Swapmeetat Wood World in Tempe. For more infor-
mation please call Bill Gran (602) Z77-8003 or Bob
Swansonat (602) 893-1225.
May 14-16. Madison, WI.
Wood Adhesivesin 1985: Status and Needs. For more
information contact Forest Products Research Society,
2801MarshallCourt, Madison, WI 53705 or call (608)
231-1361.
May 15-19. San Francisco, CA.
ACCCraftfair. Formoreinformation contactAmerican
CraftEnterprises, Inc., P.O. Box10, 256MainSt., New
Paltz, NY 12561.
May 18. Rexdale/Ontario, Canada.
Indepth seminarsin marquetry and inlayandtablesaw
techniques. For moreinformation contactw'A.N .A.,
ai
35 MainStreet,Suite6, Plymouth,NH03264, or call
603-536-3876. I
May 18-19. Santa Rosa , CA.
California CarversGuild Show. For moreinformation
contact California CarversGuild, P.O. Box 1195, Cam-
bria, CA 93428.
May 19-21. Gleneden Beach, OR .
AllIndustry MarketingManagement Conference. For
moreinformation contact: CharlesE. Link, Executive
Director, Western Building Material Association, P.O.
Box1699, Olympia, WA 98507orcall(206)943-3054.:
May 25-26. Dayton , OH.
Outdoorfine art and craftsshowand woodcarvers ex-
hibition. Contact Richard Belcher, 4849 Delba Dr.,
Dayton, OH 45439or call (513) 293-1506; or contact
DeEarnest McLemore, 142 Riverbend Dr., Dayton,
OH 45405 or (513) 228-1115.
May 25-26. Portland OR.
Bonsai Show. Will feature displays, demonstrationsand
marketplace. FormoreinformationcontactDiane Gerlt

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Since 1881 at (503) 228-1367 or writeto theForestry Center, 4033
SW CanyonRoad, Portland, OR 97221.
May 30-June 1. Berea, KY.
Woodturning andJoineryprogram. Formoreinforma- I
tion contact James R. Hall, CPO 758BereaCollege,
Writ e or call for a catalog and prices Oil Berea, KY 40404 or call (606) 986-8083 or (606)
our 8 eccentric and 12 screw types of 986-9341 eXI.347.
time and labor saving clamps.
" Colt Clamps Are An Inve.Im.nl - Nol An Exp.n....

COLT CLAMP CO., INC.

33R Swan St., Batavia , NY 14020
716-343-8622 JA"AJ-I~S~
WAT~~STOJ-l~S
America's best selling new
sharpening stones . Rapid cutti ng
Wood Moisture Meters act lon produces razor sharp edges
in minutes by hand.
Incl. Case, Batteries. and Pins
for ' I.." and ' I.. .. Measuring Deoth, SET OF THREE $39.50
Size: I ". 2'\1;". 5Vi ' WATERSTONES POSTPAI D
Set includes a 1 20 0 grit med ium stone for esta blishing a sharp beve l, a 60 0 0
Only $110 grit finis h stone for ho ning an d polishing th e edge, and an 8000 grit Go ld
fi nis hing sto ne for pr od u cin g a fina l edge of unsu rpassed qual ity . Med iu m
Pocketslze stone is 2 ~ " x 8 " x 1 3/8". F inish sto nes a re 2Y.!:0l x 7%" x }'z" .
MINI-L1GNO
GREEN COARSE STONE $19.50
POSTPAID
Moi sture Ran ge 6-20%, Thi s 200 grit silicone carbide watersto ne pict ured above featu res an extremely
indICates in 1% steps fast cutting action suitable for grinding out nicks in blades and reshapi ng bevels,
yet is hard enough to resist ra pid hollow ing common to most manma de coarse
Bertery-sate ON-OF F sto nes. Complements the set of waterstones above . 3" x 8%" x 2 ".
swrtch between pins

True pocket meter WIth MAKITA BLADE SHARPENER

protective cap over pins
Handy shape to press
pins into wood WIth ease
Case in high tmpact plast ic .
For mor e det ails see brochure
also from Lignoma t:
Lignometers:
H30: 4-30 % H60: 460%
HT100: below 4% above 100%
different electrodes available
unique accessories for moisture
meters to mon itor air or kilndrying .
Call us tolltree 800-227,,2105.
lLgnomat P.O. Bo. 30145
$195.00 POSTPA ID Model 9820-2
Sharpens jo int er & planer knive s up to 16" long
with great speed and accuracy . Medium grit
Ja pa nese waterstone rotates in gravltv-Ied water
ba th for safe work on your edge tools.
OPTIONAL ACCE SSORY JIG (shown in u se at
left) for ch isels & pla ne irons . . $12.5 0 Postpaid .
NEW GREEN WHEEL
fOl' 9820-2 $35.00 POSTP AID
12 0 grit silicone carbide wheel rapidly re-shapes
bevels an d grinds out nicks in HSS or carbon steel
blades. Also sharpens ca rbide planer kn ives.
M e / Vi sa use rs o u tsi de Georgia
ORDER TOLL FREE
(800) 241-6748
( O rd e rs O n ly )
Or se n d c hec k. m on e y o rder, o r
Tel: 800-227,,2105 M e /Visa info t o Highland Har d ware.

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Pric es a re Po stpa id in U.S. S end $ 1.00
f o r o ur too l ca ta lo g ( f ree with o rde r) .

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WORKING
WITH WOOD
Show

MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL
June 14-16, 1985
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Show Schedule
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR, as hundreds of exhibitors from across the U.S. and
Canada, display and SELL the finest in tools , machinery, hardware, lumber, veneers ,
saw blades and cutters, abrasives, finishing products, kits, magazines, books and a
wide variety of woodworking and woodcarving accessories. Even BIGGER than last
year's show - a must for all amateurs and woodworking professionals!

CUSTOM FURNITURE
AND CRAFTS
By the most talented area craftsmen ,
on display and FOR SALE.
The finest for home or office.
SHOW SPECIALS
Come prepared to BUY and SAVE.
Discounts will be offered by many
exhibiting companies. A great chance
to save money!

FREE SEMINARS
A rare opportunity to meet and learn
from the professionals. Fascinating
lectures and demonstrations by inter-
FREE DRAWING FOR
VALUABLE PRIZES
All tickets holders are automatically
entered!

nationally recogn ized woodworkers .
ADVANCE TICKETS
DEMONSTRATIONS Are good for all three (3) days of the
Of the newest machinery, tools, acces- show .
sories and techniques. Learn the latest!

------------------- ADVANCE TICKET SALES

Save $1 .00 off regular admiss ion price. ($5 .00 at the door !) Advance tickets
are good for all three (3) days of the show .
Please Print!
Name: Phone: _
Address: _
City: State: Zip : _
No. of Tickets x $4 .00 = $ Total enclosed .
Make checks payable to:
U San Franc isco, CA JENNIFER-DOUGLAS PRODUCTION . Inc.
20 Harold Avenue , Suite 38-48
[J Seattle . WA 20 Harold Avenue , Suite 38
San Jose , CA 95117 San Jose, California 95117
For more information. call: (408) 243 -3555 Tel : (408) 243-3555 or 243-3556
Must be postmarked by: Feb 10th tor San Francisco & Ap ril 5th lor Seattle .

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MAKE WOODEN TOYS - PROJECTS 100's
plans , kits , hardwood parts (toy, craft, furni-
ture). Catalog $1.00. Cherry Tree Toys,
Belmont , Ohio 43718 .
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PEG-1000 WHOLESALE - 10 pounds Poly-
ethylene Glycol green wood stabilizer $17.00.
FREE wood finishing guide and products cata-
log from General Finishes , Box 14363, West
Allis, WI 53214. Phone (414) 774-1050.
SHAKER OR MUG PEGS $10.50per 50, bean
pot candle cups $11.75 per 50, little people
$7.50 per 50, smoke stacks $12.50 per 50,
maple wheels 1" $4.25, 1 1/2" $6.50, 2" $14.25,
2 1/2" $23.50. All per 100, axle pegs per
100-for 1" to 1 1/2" wheels $3.00, for 2" to
2 1/2" wheels $3.50. Add $3.50 for order to
$35.00. Over $35.00 add 10% of order. Much
more in our brochure-$I.OO. Free with order. K
and K Woodcrafters , RD 4, Box 270APW,
.Scotia, N.Y. 12302
TOOLS
WOOD MOULDING KNIVES made for Belsaw
type molders. Wanager Custom Knives, 536
East B, Kingman , KS 67068, (316) 532-5391
MARQUETRY BLADES - finest European
made , flexible , durable, won't clog . For pow-
er or hand held saws. Double-cut 34 TP.I., size
" 0", 5" long , limited quantities, $10.00 per
100 - postpaid. J. J. Hildreth, 3153A Mt. Veeder
Rd., Napa, CA 94558.
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OHIO WOODWORKERS - We have a unique
place for you to shop and browse. INCA Wood-
working Machinery, Konig Woodturning Lathe,
RBI Woodplaner and Precision Scroll Saws,
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, Freud
Blades, Cutters and Bits, Foredom Tool, Hand
Tools, Carving Tools, Toy Plans and Parts ,
Books, Magazines, Hardwoods, Craft Plywood,
Veneer, Finishes, Glue and other Supplies.
WOODCRAFTERS SUPPLY CO., 20 Arcadia,
Columbus, Ohio 43202.
THE TOOL GUY-Used tools of all kinds-
specializing in woodworking tools. Over 600
planes in stock, 500 chisels, 100hand saws,
braces, bits, wood rules, etc. Stanley planes
#55 with cutters-$350, #45-$100, #2 -
$125,#3-$30,#4--$15,#5--$20,#6-$30,
#7- $40, #8-$60, #98 and #99 side
rabbet-$80. Mail orders and want lists
welcome. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call for
appointment or come by. Dave Paling, (415)
334-7295,227 Ney St., San Francisco, CA
94112.
FREE - Woodworking Machinery Catalog. Best
prices in USA, McKilligan Supply, 435 Main
St., Johnson City, NY 13790. (607) 729-6511
Filter Bag Fabric for dust collection systems
(80 inch width, $10/running yard ppd.) Standard
and custom filter bags . 1 HP blower, bag and
dust collection system design information for
small woodworking shops, $350. Barter Enter-
prises, Box 102C, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669.
(207) 963-70_2_3 _ $9.75; F.O.B. Alaska Music Spruce, 9006 Firn- I
The New Wood Products Catalog is here
from P.S.C. Beautiful Furniture. You build from
kits or order finished. Send $3.50 to: P.S.C.,
P.O. Box 1214, Aurora , Ohio 44202.
Over 300 Router Bits
Plus 150 Carbide Tipped Saw Blades
fro m 7" to 16" . are now available to
y ou through o ur ill ustrated c ata lo g .
Designed a nd manufactured sp e -
ci fi c ally for the professi o na l w oo d -
worker. these Bits and Blades a re of
th e h ighest qual ity. and are available
at the lowest p ric e s to the trad e .
Send $2 fo r your brochure.
Nimrod Tools
P.O. Box 54, Cedarhurst, N.Y. 11516
SHAPER CUTTERS - Save 50% - buy direct
from manufacturer , 40 profiles, many matched
sets including panel cupboard door and rail
coper , 15 shapes in Carbide. Corob , 75
Webster , Worcester , MA 01603.
15"x6" Industrial Wood Planer, 2 h.p. motor,
movable cutterhead , stationary bed, $749.95.
Carbide tip planer knives set of 3, $199.95,
plus much more, table saws, band saws,
jointers, shapers, sanders, etc. Andreou Indus-
tries, 22-69 - 23rd Street , Astoria , NY 11105,
(718) 278-9528.
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WOODS
BRIARWOOD - Greek briar. Plateaux, ebau-
chon and souche. Highest quality, bargain
prices. Write for information and price list. J.
Mariner, P.O. Box 175, EI Dorado Hills, CA
95630 .
MAKE SMOKING PIPES. Materials , Special
Tools, BOOK: Guide to Pipe-Crafting at Home.
PIMO Inc. PW45, Box 59211, Chicago , Illinois
60659.
EBONY & ROSEWOOD: Fingerboards, 6/4 &
8/4 turning squares, violin fingerboards, tail-
pieces, chinrests, serving music and wood in-
dustry since 1977. Larry Kass Wood & Music
Products, P.O. Box 4111, San Rafael, CA
94913 , (415) 459-3585
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Black Oak , White Oak, Tan Oak, Black Wal-
nut, Pacific Madrone, Fremont Cottonwood,
Burls. Lumber is KD S2S or rough. Starting un
der $1.00/B.F. Cal Oak Lumber, P.O. Box 689,
Oroville , CA (916) 534-1426 or Concord, CA
(415) 676-1990
WORLD'S FINEST SITKA SPRUCE for violin,
viola , guitar , cello , bass in hand split billets.
Seasoned 5-12 years; reasonable prices from
dale , Juneau , AK 99801. I
WATER TUPELO, the carving wood of cham-
pions . Close grain , sands easy, blocks cut to
your size. Send $5.00 for 3x4x12" sample.
Kent Courtney, 625 West Main, Broussard,
Louisiana 70518.
TUPELO AND CYPRESS CARVING BLOCKS
Send $5.00 for each sample 3x4x12" . Also
receive our woodcarving catalogues and one
issue of THE CARVERS JOURNAL, 625 West
Main, Broussard , Louisiana 70518
EXOTIC WOODS : Blackwood , Burls,
Cocobolo, Ebonies, Rosewoods, Snakewood,
Tulipwood, Ziricote, others. Logs, planks, tur-
ning stock . Gilmer Wood Co., 10426 NW.
Laidlaw, Portland, OR 97229or (503)292-4182.
Dulcimer Builders' Supplies precision milled
and fine sanded dulcimer and hammered dul-
cimer woods . Cherry, Walnut , Padauk, Koa,
Rosewood, Birdseye & Curly Maple, Sitka
spruce , W.R. Cedar , related hardware and I
strings . 54 cent stamp for brochure . Folkcraft
Instruments, Box 807PWW, Winsted, CT
06098. (203) 379-9857.
Desert Ironwood, Mesquite, Mesquite Burl-
beautiful for turning; knife handles, pistol grips.
Also dimensional lumber. TreelineHardwoods,
807 S.3rc1 Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 . (602)
624-6828.
HARDWOOD LUMBER, turning squares, gun-
stock blanks , carving blocks. Free price list.
Midland Walnut Co., 705 Hwy. 71 W., Savan-
nah, MO 64485. Phone (816) 324-3612 I
PURVEYORS AND SAWYERS of fine woods-
Sitka Spruce , Rosewood, Mahogany: instru-
ment stock - Quilted Maple, Yew, Cherry, Teak,
Koa, Walnut, bookmatched and more...Sunfree
Woods, 219 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA
98225, (206) 671-8123.
COLORFUL WOOD BANDINGS: Domestic,
Imported woods, Approx. 36" lengths. Various
widths . Send SASE for details . Loeffler-Valac
Industr ies, 2557 Forbestown Road, Oroville,
CA 95965

FOR SALE
77 BEAUTIFUL BARN PLANS. For horses,
wprkshops,garages, homes, Catalog $4.00.
(ryefundable). Ashlandbarns, 990PW Butler-
creek, Ashland, OR 97520.
I P, Spencerport, NY 14559.
C~BINET DOOR MANUFACTURING BUSI
NESS. Well equipped shop with good lease,
good history, excellent potential, $32,000
down, $67,000 total. Write: 1909 Parklane,
Ellensburg, WA 98926
I Wood Crafts. Veteran Craftsman has ex-
QPALITY FURNITURE HARDWARE, Chair
cane, and lamp parts. Complete selection,
p~omPt delivery, reasonable prices, Catalog
cqsts: $2.50 3rd Class or $3.50 1st Class.
Pfxton Hardware, Ltd., 7818 Bradshaw Rd.,
Dept. PW1, Upper Falls, MD 21156.
I ing bandsaw puzzle boxes. Set of four different
BEAUTIFUL AND EASY WIPE-ON WOOD
FINISHING explained in FREE wood finishing
gJide and products catalog. General Finishes,
Box 14363G, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214.
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~usicallnstrument Kits Dulcimers, EASYas-
0 5264-PW Live Oak View; Los Angeles, Calif.
sembly, solid hardwoods - Cherry, Walnut,
~ammered Dulcimers, Banjos, Mandolins,
Books, Records, and more. Brochure 54 cent
s~amp. Folkcraft Instruments, Box 807-PWK,
1 insted, CT 06098, (203) 379-9857.
FREEINFORMATION anatomically accurate,
tJchnical visual reference blueprints of Ameri-
can Bald Eagle, Red Tail Hawk, Great Horned
q WI plus future releases. Send SASE to Denny
Rogers, Dept. PW, 309 Daisy Lane, Normal,
11161761 . BOATS. Illustrated BOATBUILDER 'S
I DIRECTORY , 7th Edition only $8.00
WOODEN TOY PLANS
."~I-";;'_. Sturdy designs - Complete
,_ ........ ""'-dimensions &: instructions.
Logging truck 21" - Steam
train 5 cars 46" - $4 each .
Send $1 for catalog - modem tru cks,
pull toys , rocking horse and more .
D&E CRAITS
eue N. CO AST HWY.
NEWPORT , OR EGON 91365
~OOdcrafts. Veteran Craftsman has exper-
ienced $1000 Craft Shows, will send plans for
6 1best selling wood items for $5.00 Bennett
~oodcrafts , Rt. 8, Box 680-S, Pensacola, FL
32506.
I other hard-to-find items. Send two dollars for
Swing: Comfortable old time platform family
I~wn swing. Detailed, illustrated plan with
Jrtaterial list. Send $5.00 to: Edward G. Mason,
8322 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154
I doorknocker, buffalo, and cricket.) Send check
MONEYMAKING WOODCRAFT PLANS,
KITS. Earn extra income, start own business,
Ptofit at craft fairs with "Easy-Make" toys, gifts,
horne accessories. Everything explained. Free
b~ochure. Williams, 32R Titus, Glen Cove, NY
1i1542.
~ake Money Woodworking. Earn extra in-
come, start own business, profit at craft fairs
rlJaking distinctive gifts, toys, decorative novel-
t\es, household necessities. Everything ex-
p,lained. Free details. Williams, 32P Titus, Glen
Cove, NY 11542.
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WOOD CUTOUTS (fun or sale) patterns and
complete instructions for original designs to
dress up yard, patio, garden...A) farmer-boy
"scarecrow"; B) 5 popular woodland birds; C)
parrot in hanging ring; D) bobbing blue heron;
E) calico mother hen with chicks; F) parading
skunk family. $3 each or four for $10. (Check
or m.o.) Fourth Dimension, 85 Helmar Drive
Woodworkers: Make $100.00 every Saturday
with.your shop scraps! Complete instruciions
$3.50. Pinetree, Box 7440 , Oregon City,
Oregon 97045
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perienced $1000 craft shows. Will send plans
for six best-selling wood items for $5.00. Ben-
nett Woodworking, Route 8, Box 680-S, Pen-
sacola, FL 32506
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Bandsaw Owners Produce $100 a day mak-
styles for $5.95. Bennett Woodworking, Route
8, Box 680-S, Pensacola, FL 32506.
Wood Toy parts and inexpensive kits for
Groups, YMCA's, Scouts , Camps, Bible
Schools etc. Catalog-$1.00. Kits for "Kids',
90041
Plans for over 100 items for your shop-50
for lathe & major tools, portable hand sander,
sharpening fixtures, photographic equipment ,
novelties , etc. Special : Buy four, one FREE.
SASE To: Wood-Met Services, 3314 W.
Shoff, Peoria, IL 61604.
~uild it!
BOAT KITS & PLANS - CANOES, KAYAKS,
DINGHIES ROWING CRAFT, POWER
BOATS , CRUISING AND RACING SAIL-
postpaid. BOATBUILDER, 512 Viewmont
St., Dept. W, Benicia, CA 94510.
Bandsaw Owners: Produce $100 per day
making bandsaw puzzle boxes. Plans $5.95
includes 4 styles. Bennett Woodcrafts, Rt. 8,
Box 680-S, Pensacola, FL 32506.
94 FULL SIZE WOOD PLANS $12.00 (Set 1)
40 patterns for kitchen items, puzzles, toys. (In-
cludes 8 antique car plans.) (Set 2) 30 patterns
includes: parrot and tucan plant hangers , doll
cradle, antique style pull toys, plus more! (Set
3) 24 patterns includes: hobby horse, clown
bookcase, crayon caddy, candle holders, puz-
zles and shorebirds . $4.00 each set (buy all
3 sets and receive bonus plans for woodpecker
or money order to Faris Brothers, 209 Division,
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Erlanger , KY 41018.
WANTED
,Retail Dealers Wanted for "SWISS Made"
carving tools. World's finest carving tools now
available to qualified retail stores. Write for
details: Woodcraft Distribution Services,
'General Manager, Dept PW01, Box 4000,
Woburn, MA 01888.
CUT OFFS WANTED All types & sizes of flake-
board , plywood, hardboard, vinyl-faced , etc.
Large lots only. Also surplus & rejects. Amer-
Ply, 123 Dowd Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. (201)
352-8111
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PUBLICATIONS
FULL-SIZE STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRU-
MENT PLANS. World's largest selection for
guitars, banjos, dulcimers, violins, antique and
other instruments. Also related books. Cata-
log 50. Peregrine Co., 7322 Hart, Mentor ,
Ohio 44060
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MISCELLANEOUS
Instruction In Wooden Boat Building and in
Yacht Design: Two distinct programs, each
of 12 months duration. Equal opportunity
enrollment. For further information write: The
Landing School, Box 1490P, Kennebunkport,
ME 04046.
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Free 112 page catalog for woodworkers, wood-
carvers, upholsterers , antique restorers, In-
cluding many unusual and hard to find items.
Van Dyke's, Dept. 50, Woonsocket, S.D. 57385
DECOY EYES - from West Germany. Clear &
colored glass. Sizes 4 to 12mm. Now offering
newly developed line of quality plastic eyes.
Large stock for immediate delivery . Write for
brochure. Brookwood Products, 169 Schan
Drive, Churchville, PA 18966.
Genuine hand woven rush seats made to
your dimensions, P.O. Box 667, Santa Rosa,
TX 78593, (412) 636-1348 or (412) 425-5412.
Quality Custom Handcarving to your specifi-
cations. Send drawing of design for quotation.
P.O. Box 667, Santa Rosa, TX 78593, (412)
636-1348 or (412) 425-5412.
SHOP COUNSELOR WANTED for Maine
Boys Camp. Fully equiped wood working shop,
dates June 19 - August 21. Contact S. Hirsch
Camp Androscoggin, 733 West St., Harrison:
NY 10528 or call (914) 835-5800.
MUSIC BOX WORKS - Add life to your crea-
tion with your choice of 700 popular and clas-
sical tunes. Send SASE for free tune list. Music
Box World, Dept. PW, Avon, NJ 07717
Decoy Carving Supplies: Glass eyes, feet,
kits, books, brushes, paint , color charts and
complete catalog to: Christian Hummul Co.,
P.O. Box 1849, Dept. PW. Easton. MD 21601
CAMP WEKEELA for Boys/Girls , Canton ,
Maine; seeks dynamos to teach woodworking
and crafts programs, June 17-August 18. Con-
tact: Eric/Lauren Scoblionko, 144 South Cas-
Col"m'"" Ohio 43209, (614) 235 .6 '
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Super Woodcraft Patterns, Windmiils,
Wishing Wells, Flying Duck, Pheasant,
Weather Vanes, Bird Houses, Feeders, Bath .
Whirligigs, Jigsaw cut-outs , many more.
Catalog $1.00. Crafter's PW. 11840 north us.
27, Dewitt, Michigan 48820.
 Focus .On Carving Figure 2: Estab/ishing the tilt of Muller's
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES D There were photographs dele ted
from William H. McMaster's third
head. Notice vise block bolted to the hold-
ing tab.

Woodworkers: Let me show you how to article of his "In-the-Round Carving"

make up to $100.00 a day with your shop
scraps! Complete, illustrated instructions
$3.75 . Pinetree , Box 744B, Oregon City,
Oregon 97045.
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MAKE $15.00 HOURLY building customer lug-
gage/cases at home . Huge nationwide de-
mand . Fill mail orders . We supply materials ,
instruct ions, everything! Free details . Custom
Case, 9329 De Soto Ave. , Dept. C395-50,
Chatsworth, CA 9131 1-4991
series (Popular Woodworker, Feb .!
March 1985, Issue 23). We neglected
to delete references to them in the
article itself, and thus (rightly)
received several letters to that effect.
Here, then, are the remaining photos:
NOTE: Figures I and 4 have been published
in Issue #23.

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A Rich Idea
Whil e the article on guitar-making Figure 5: The working area showing the
(Popular Woodworker, Oct/Nov. 1984, Benchmate holding Rosebud and tool layout.
Excess tools are in drawers.
Issue 21, p. 34) was intere sting, I hope it
hasn't dissuaded anyone from trying his
hand at making musical instruments. The
craft need not be as exactin g as was
described.
Working to a 1/32 rather than 1/1000",
II

using locally bought spruce and mahogany

instead of 20-year-old wood , and using

"store-bought" rosettes rather than mak-
ing them myself, I have managed to build
instruments that look good and sound well.
I would like to say to your readers , " You
can do it , Charlie Brown! " Making
musical instruments is an absorbing and
rewardin g pasttime well worth trying,
where one can aspire to the levelsof crafts-
manship of an Ervin Somogyi , but need
not be up to that caliber initially.
Ed Rich Rive rside, CA

56 Popular W oodw or ker .


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Woodworking: Patience and
Pleasure
I tested router table. See how in
by A.J.Boardman
I I am not patient. When others view a
piece of woodworking with comments
I
like, " Oh, the patience that must have
taken!" I find their statements reveal their
orientation, not mine.
I It has been my experience that people
involved in virtually any activity fall into
one of two categories: they are either
product-oriented or process-oriented.
I In the first case, production is the goal.
Get the job done so the next one can be
started . In the second instance, it is
J rimarily the "doing" which commands
priority, completion rating second and
resulting, at time s, in mild
disappointment.
I Of course , being the human beings we
are, ambivalence plays a part. Depending
on relevant conditions, we are sometimes
eager to complete a job, while at other
I
times we seek only to savor each step .
Then too, one's orientation can switch
right in the middle .
I Take, for example , a golfer. Typically
rhapsodic, he strolls down the first fair-
way, stroke by stroke enjoying the game ,
the fresh air, the camaraderie of his com-
panions. But should the game go poorly,
the sight of the clubhouse at the end of the
trail can suddenly have an astonishing ef-
fect on his thirst .
I Of course , at the outset of the game he
'l0uld have scoffed at the absurd sugges-
tion that patience was required to play the
round . But towards the end he is fantasiz-
i~g about sinking that last putt .
And so with woodworking. Certain
projects provide varying degrees of
pleasure . Some of us love joining and
I
abhor sanding; others , vice versa. And
sometimes we just want to get the whole
thing done.
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Myself, I'm definitely process-oriented.
I hold that one can derive great enjoyment
from the craft while simultaneously grow-
ing in skill at a truly satisfying rate (and
still actually complete projectsl)
Now, some might argue it's all well and
good to relish the progressing parade of
process if one is simply regarding wood-
working as a hobby. But for the profes-
sional who must produce in order to sur-
vive, it's another story. Yet look what can
happen when the emphasis is placed solely
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For one thing , anxiety to complete a
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ultimate increase in time spent due to surface and fully
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Other manifestations of at least tem- with ease and ac-
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diminish quality. Incomplete or unclear router ta ble you can cut rab bets or
grooves on narrow boards. Mak e
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the point it should be sharpened, omission them. Ev en rout
of a grade of sandpaper, use of an incorrect decorati ve pat-
te rns on curved
but handy tool-you get the picture.
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router ta ble is available for a limited
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why not blend both process and product?
If you assume that every step, from con-
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d4l. WOODEN TOY PATTERNS AND PARTS.
Catalog features over 300 wood toy designs and
parts with free printed bonus patterns as well! Pat-
lerns are full-sizewith step-by-stepdirections. Love
~ullt Toys & Crafts. $1.00 refundable
~ 48. BEAUTIFUL CLOCK KITS. This catalog
features a wide variety of antique reproduction
clock movements. dials, tools , books and ac-
bessories for the do-it-yourselfer. If you plan on
building a clock, check out this oompanyl Mason
~ Sullivan. $1.00
190. FOR THE WOOD CRAFTSMAN. Excep-
tional, 116-page catalog features top quality tools .
books and accessories for the wood craftsman. A
great variety of equipment. specialty tools and in-
structional information are available in this full-color
catalog. Garrett Wada Co. $1.00
192. VENEERSAND HARDWOODS. Select from
101 varieties of veneers and hardwood lumber.
Catalog highlights include colorful wood and art In-
lays & a full-color wood selector for easy wood iden-
tification.. Bob Morgan Woodworking. $1.00
201. COMPLETE STENCILER'S GUIDE. This
catalog describes 18 Adele Bishop stencil kits and
supplies-Presto-Dri Japan paints, Stencil-Fab tex-
tile paints, professional brushes , Mylar stencil
sheets, cutting knives and the definitive stenciling
book, " The Art of Decorative Stenciling ." Adele
Bishop. $2.00
246. BEAUTIFUL WOOD FINISHING. Full color
" How to Beautifully Finish Wood" booklet enables
anyone to create professional finishes the first time
with all types of wood. One applicat ion of Watco
Danish Oil seals, primes, finishes, hardens , pro-
tects and beautifies. Eliminates pre-staining.
Watco-Dennls Corporation. FREE
294. MUSIC BOXES AND MUSICAL
MOVEMENTS. Choose from 700 popula r and
c lassical tunes to go into your selection of items in
our full color catalog. We feature disc players,
figurines , multiple time swiss movements, unique
and exclusive Items. World of Music Boxes. $1.00
310. TROWELING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS.
Check out this illustrated booklet for the home han-
dyman in need of a quick, ready reference guide
when working with ooncrete, block , brick, mortar
joints and gypsum wallboard. Marahalltown
Trowel. $1.00
12. CALIFORNIA REDWOOD PLAY SWINGS.
All heart vertical-graln California Redwood swing
'sets, gyms. clubhouses, slides, horse and trapezes
re featured in beautiful full oolor when you send
for this brochure. Southern Woodcraft. lnc. $.50
i313. CONCRETE. SimPlest8p-by-stlilpinstruction
booklet includes 20 home and yard projects. Useful
nd decorative ldeas illustrate use of firm 's line of
ncrete and mortar mix, sand mix, blacktop , and
blacktop sealer. Sakrate, Inc. $.50
318. BECOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. il-
lustrated booklet packet with information oovers:
How your home can fight the energy crunch ;
building a solar water heater, easing your way to
alternative energy; buying wood stoves; plus much
more. Alternative Energy Handbook from Rodale
Press . hlc. $1.00
326. EVERYTHING FOR WOODWORKERS I
This loo-page catalog features new unique tools
and accessories, a complete library of craft books,
one of the world's largest veneer selections, inlays
and overlays, quality bench and workshop tools
plus a variety of wood kits. Albert Constantine &
Sons, Inc. $1.00
327. DECORATING WITH CERAMIC TILE. A
new 16 page color brochure featuring photos of in-
teresting ceramic tile applications in kitchen, bath,
dining area, and family rooms. Also included are
tile and fixture appliance color coordination
schemes as well as pertinent product information.
Amerlcan Olean Tile Company. $.50
328. PRE-eUT CEDAR HOMES. Offered in 42
distinctive styles. these beautiful cedar homes have
fabricated walls which are capable of resisting
winds up to 150 m.p.h ., and require up to 50 per-
centless insulation due to the natural insulating fae-
tor of the wood. Every home looks like an original
and never needs paint ingl Pre-cut International,
Inc. $5.00
331. HARDWOOD FLOORING INSTALlATION.
Manual describes the simplest metnods of achiev-
ing successful installations of various types of oak
and other hardwood flooring. Covers Installation of
strip and plank flooring; also bloek and parquet pro-
duced from tongue and groove strips. National Oak
Flooring Institute. $.50
347. WATER GARDENING. This beautiful color
catalog features hundreds of water lilies and other
pond plants . How-to information for tub gardens,
bog gardens. pond building and pond care makes
this offering a thorough guide for your water
garden I Van Ness Water Gardens. $2.00
348 . REDWOOD GREENHOUSES. Here lire
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quality , shatterproof . fiberglass coverings . These
models are pre-cut and pre-drilled for easy
assembly, and bolt together for strength as well as
stability . Santa Barbara Greenhou.... $1.00
368. SOLAR PANEL GREENH(i)USE. Colo r
catalog offers 12 reasons to consider a unique ther-
mal greenhouse that uses less heat, and saves
energy. Double-pane walls are shatter-proof. re-
quire no foundations . Free-standing and lean-to
models are available factory direct ; five ear war-
ranty . Vegetable Factory GreenhOu.... Inc.
$1.00
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possibly need from Black & Decker, Pronto,
Rockwell. Stanley and more is offered by this com-
pany which boasts 23 y~ars of service. U.S.
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417. 4000 ITEMS FOR THE WOOD HOBBYISTI
This 152-page, full-color catalog features clock kits
and movements , lamp parts. musical Instrument
kits, power tools. shop and hand tools. hardwood
legs , cabinet hardware, inlays. veneers, picture
frames mouldings, hardwoods and morel Crafts..
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