Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2022 i Woodsmith

Some of my favorite toys as a kid were Legos and Transformers. The first for the process of creative building and the second for the way robots could be turned into cars and planes with a few simple moves. Both toys invited a level of exploration and tinkering. It’s in that vein that we present the clock featured on page 56. The movement of gears, the swinging pendulum, and the gentle tick tock are a delight to experience. The design flows from the mind of Chris Fitch. In past issues, he’s come up with a whirligig and weathervane — two other projects that incorporate a sense of motion and transformation. He calls it “kinetic sculpture.” I’ll allow it and look forward to the next one. Chris made the clock…

We always look forward to buying new tools for the shop — the bigger they are the more exhilarating the process is. Here we’re going to look at some smaller items that may not have the thrill of a new table saw but nonetheless make life better in the shop. SHELF PIN JIGS In the pursuit of wanting shelf pin holes to be dead accurate every time, the jig you see here from Kreg Tools is up to the task. It comes in two pin sizes: 1/4" and 5mm. Each section has six holes that are lined with hardened steel sleeves (photo, below left). The jig comes with a removable fence that lets you flip the jig. Also, there’s a bit to drill the holes, and a guide pin that…

With all the options available, choosing the joinery for a project can feel overwhelming. To be honest, it’s something a lot of woodworkers (myself included) obsess about a little too much. An easy way to narrow your choices is by dividing joinery into two broad categories: case joinery and frame joinery. Case joints have flat, relatively wide parts. Think cabinets or boxes. Frame assemblies cover such territory as picture frames, doors, even table bases and chairs. It’s the realm ruled by the mortise and tenon. So when design editor Dillon Baker went looking for the right joinery for his valet chair (page 28), the mortise and tenon was waiting. This joinery option has plenty of strength, but is out of sight once it’s assembled. Instead Dillon chose a showier version…

Originally from Coventry, UK, he completed his Carpentry and Joinery training with the City and Guilds of London Institute. He worked as a self-employed carpenter and for a remodeling company before transitioning to the finer side when joining Woodsmith as a Shop Craftsman. To date: his favorite projects include a modern chess set turned on the lathe and a 14' plywood boat, which he later acquired — perk of the job! If he can escape the honey-do list and home remodeling projects, he coaches his son’s soccer team and gets out on the boat with the family.…

I’ve been looking forward to this project for a long time. You can be forgiven if you’ve never heard of a valet chair before — especially if you work outside the suit and tie world. The idea is to provide a place to stage your next day’s clothes and safeguard the items you carry around in your pockets. Sort of a combination coat rack and night stand. A number of years back, I came across a (the) valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. It oozes Danish modern cool. And I really wanted to build one. What sets Wegner’s design apart (along with our version) is its transforming nature. At first glance you see an ordinary chair. However, the back is shaped to cradle a shirt, jacket, or suit coat. The…

In my opinion, a vanity is the centerpiece of a bathroom. Of course, this could just be me—wood will always draw my eye more than tile or porcelain. Regardless, a bathroom vanity is a great chance to add style and color to an often less-than-glamorous room. The vanity here clearly takes inspiration from the classic Mission aesthetic: thick legs, strong vertical and horizontal lines, and paneled sides for a simple sense of depth. Yet the sturdy design is offset by the bright, carefree color and the open, airy design of the bottom shelf. This project was designed with smaller bathrooms in mind, to light up the room and provide the feeling of a larger vanity without taking up all the space. That said, this colorful piece can be a great…

Most of the materials and supplies you’ll need to build the projects are available at hardware stores or home centers. For specific products or hard-to-find items, take a look at the sources listed here. You’ll find each part number listed by the company name. See the left margin for contact information. ROUTER WORKSHOP (p.18) • Infinity Cutting Tools 2" Dado Planing Bit . . . . . 52-506 VALET CHAIR (p.28) • McMaster-Carr Pivot Bracket. . . . . . . . .8993K61 1/4" Spacers . . . . . . . 92320A662 Thumbscrew . . . . . . 91746A414 Threaded Insert. . . . 95807A300 The mahogany and straight-grained ash need no further embellishment, so I sprayed two coats of satin lacquer and let the wood shine. ROUTER TABLE (p.34)…

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This clock is one of the more unique projects that have graced the pages of Woodsmith. There are several reasons for this. First, obviously, it’s a working clock made out of wood. Second, you have two options in how to build it: download the CNC files, or the full-size patterns for your scroll saw. Both items are found at Woodsmith.com/261. The next thing that stands out about this clock is — holy moly, all them gears and wheels. Not to worry, you don’t have to be a horologist to make this clock. It’s more like a fancy puzzle that moves and makes a charming sound once you’ve put it together. CLOCK GLOSSARY. We can’t go into all the nuances of clock making in these few pages. So I heartily recommend…