CD: Popular Woodworking 2003

Now Available — All 2003 issues on one disc!
Price: $19.96

This new, easy-to-navigate and searchable CD gives you instant access to all seven 2003 issues of Popular Woodworking magazine -- plus it includes a slick way to search all of the issues by keyword. Just type what you're looking for and your computer will fetch the article for you, open it to the right page and highlight your search term.

In 2003, we spent a lot of energy investigating hand tools, including smoothing planes and the differences between Western saws and Japanese saws. We also published many plans of timeless pieces, including several important Arts & Crafts reproductions from Limbert and Gustav Stickley. Also in 2003, we published plans for several critical Shaker pieces, including a beautiful trestle table, a two-door chimney cupboard and John Wilson's landmark piece on building Shaker Oval Boxes.

So if you like Popular Woodworking now but you didn't subscribe in 2003, we think you'll like this new CD. Or if you did subscribe, you might want to have all the issues on your laptop so you can search them easily -- it sure beats riffling through paper copies.

On this CD, we've put all seven issues we published in 2003 in pdf format. All of the advertisements have been removed. It's just more than 400 pages of pure woodworking content – and completely text-searchable – for $19.96.

The CD is in stock now and ready for immediate shipping. The CD works with both PCs and Macintosh computers running Adobe Reader 6.0 or later (Reader is a free program). Simply click 'Add to Cart' to order your copy of this exclusive disk now, or call 800-258-0929 and mention item #PW2003.

Here are some of the highlights of the projects and techniques on this CD:

Handsaws: East vs.West
Japanese pullsaws have eclipsed the traditional Western handsaw in the American shop. Is this because the pullsaw is better? We find out.

Shaker Trestle Table
Without sacrificing the perfect lines and proportions of Shaker furniture, we've devised a clever way to make this trestle table astoundingly rock-solid.
By Glen Huey

Limbert Tabourette
This historical reproduction of a rare table is easier to build than it looks, thanks to an unusual rabbet joint we show you how to make on your table saw.

Essential Shoulder Plane
Learn to set up and use one of the greatest joint-fitting tools ever made.
By Lonnie Bird

Sam Maloof: Legendary Rocker
Get an inside look and personal tour of Sam Maloof's new shop, which was moved to make room for a highway. Now 87, Maloof still works in the shop every day.

Sharpen, Set Up and Use Smoothing Planes
If you hate sanding, you're going to like smoothing planes. Properly tuned, they can greatly reduce (and almost eliminate) sanding in your shop. A complete primer.

Built-in Basics
Transform any bookcase design into a built-in that will hug the wall, sit perfectly level and survive the occasional climbing child. It takes just a little planning and a few tricks. Plus, we show you how to make a built-in bookcase with one sheet of 3/4" plywood one sheet of 1/2" plywood.

The Golden Formulas to Good Furniture Design
Learn simple rules that allow you to design furniture that pleases the eye. If you can add and multiply, you're halfway there.
By Lonnie Bird

24-hour Workbench
Most woodworkers need a bench that is sturdy, versatile and economical. Look no further – we've developed the perfect one that can be built with only 24 hours of working time in the shop.

Building Shaker Oval Boxes
Many people are charmed by the simple curves and utility of the classic Shaker oval box. They are easier to make than you think – once you know the tricks. This article is the landmark and definitive description of the process from the man who has spent years researching the original design and adapting it to modern practices.
By John Wilson

16 Dumbest Workshop Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. Check out our list of the 16 most common (and avoidable) mistakes, and find out how to steer clear of them next time you're in the woodshop.

Gustav Stickley Magazine Cabinet
Reproduce a Stickley classic using plans developed from a vintage original. Subtle tapers and gentle curves lighten the look of this simple and useful bookshelf.