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Lacer, Alan
lathes, selecting, 83:78–83:83
on lathes, 98:88–97
sharpening gouges, 80:16–80:23
spalted wood, 77:50–77:53
turning a rolling pin, 79:24–79:34
turning bocce balls, 81:18–81:23
turning table legs, 82:42–82:46
vessel by, 87:50
Lacewood
qualities of, 94:96
lacewood, characteristics and uses, 28:62
Lacewood, qualities of, 94:96
lacquer finishes
adhesion, 2:10
catalyzed, 58:82
compared to enamel, 71:94
crackle, creating, 72:18
cracks in, 53:68, 60:46
lumpy (orange peel), 60:44
nitrocellulose lacquer
blush repairs, 56:62, 56:92, 70:26
characteristics, 56:90
fish eyes (finishing flaw), correcting, 56:92
troubleshooting, 56:92
padding, not a true lacquer (See padding lacquer)
pre-catalyzed, 40:13–40:14
spraying solid color, 71:94–71:96
stripping, 50:72, 73:56
volatile organic compounds in, 77:110
Ladders
rolling
source for, 86:66
Ladders, rolling, source for, 86:66
Laguna
bandsaw
reviewed, 110:79, 110:84–86
bandsaw LT 14SE
reviewed, 104:37, 104:79
bandsaw LT 14SE, reviewed, 104:37, 104:79
bandsaw LT 16-in.
recommended, 97:26
bandsaw LT 16-in., recommended, 97:26
bandsaws
recommended, 90:26–27, 90:118
reviewed, 88:88–89, 88:90–91, 111:75,
111:78–79
Laguna Tools
bandsaw
reviewed, 91:24
bandsaw, reviewed, 91:24
bandsaws, recommended, 90:26–27, 90:118
contest winners, 109:12
machine giveaway, 105:24
lamb's tongue carving pattern, 13:32–13:37
Lamb, David, furniture design, 42:52
Lamello
plate joiners
reviewed, 90:83
Lamello, plate joiners, reviewed, 90:83
laminates, plastic. See plastic laminates
laminating. See also bent lamination
compatible wood combinations, 1:6
dissimilar woods, 52:10
glues for, sources, 38:32, 75:12
oily woods, 1:6
resinous woods, 1:6
slippage during, preventing, 44:26
veneers, 46:29
waterproof glues for, 1:6
wood to Du Pont Corian, 10:7–10:8
Lamination
bent
process of, 86:49
bent, process of, 86:49
for veneer, 87:86
gang, 95:78
press for, 89:73
Lamont, Brian, portable power miter saw stand, 66:96
LaMontagne, Armand, 8:72
Lamps
Arts-and-Crafts style, 110:40–50
shades for
stained-glass, 110:44–46
wiring, 110:48–49
lamps. See lights and fixtures
Lancelot wheel, source, 46:55
Landis, Scott
dust collection, 41:16–41:18
dust collectors, 24:46–24:53
ecological wood use, 38:68–38:71
profile of Cecil Pierce, 43:41–43:43
profile of Tom Lie-Nielsen, 43:41–43:45
safety, 41:18
workshops
heating, 27:10
layout for, 41:13–41:15
lighting, 30:22–30:26, 41:16
location, 41:12–41:13
setting up, 41:12–41:18
Landon, Gene, on ***-beading drawer fronts, 75:11
Landrey, Greg, secret compartments in furniture,
51:48–51:51
Lang, Robert
Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, 94:18
Lang, Robert, Shop Drawings for Craftsman
Furniture, 94:18
Langsner, Drew, carving bowls, 36:49–36:53
Lap joints
half-, 110:44–45
test cuts for, 85:79
with tablesaw, 92:56, 92:57
Lapping
machines for
reviewed, 89:76–81
machines for, reviewed, 89:76–81
process of, 89:76, 89:77
lapping plates
characteristics and using, 52:36
sources for, 63:16
Larson, Travis, crosscut sled, shop-made,
75:38–75:43, 78:17 correction
laser guides, 74:16, 83:26
lathe chucks
adjustable type (See adjustable chucks)
buyer's guide, 43:62–43:67
cup, 1:44–1:45, 13:20, 13:54, 18:63, 19:37
for conical interiors, 13:20–13:21
for making birdhouses, 13:19–13:21
for napkin rings, 1:44–1:45
Glaser Screw Chuck, source, 2:6
glue, for turned frames, 3:49–3:51
hollowing, 29:55
jam type (See jam chucks)
mounting wooden, 12:8
rim chucks, 78:102–78:104
screw type (See screw chucks)
three-jaw, shop-made, 74:96
types, 43:63–43:67, 55:91, 62:97
Lathe tools
gouge
using, 85:62, 85:64, 85:65, 85:100–103
gouge, using, 85:62, 85:64, 85:65, 85:100–103
parting tool
using, 85:62
parting tool, using, 85:62
skew chisel
using, 85:62–63
skew chisel, using, 85:62–63
Lathes. See also Turning
16-in. variable-speed
reviewed, 91:32
16-in. variable-speed, reviewed, 91:32
bed height of
raising, 91:45
bed height of, raising, 91:45
bowl heavy-duty, 96:32
centers for
live, 91:44
centers for, live, 91:44
chucks for
4-jaw, 91:44
chucks for, 4-jaw, 91:44
cushions for, 91:45
direct-drive, 95:33
drawer for, 109:28–31
dust collection for, 91:44
features of, 97:60–63, 98:88–94
height for, 98:93
live centers for, 99:12
mini-
heavier, 111:51
recommended, 90:120
mini-, recommended, 90:120
motors of
by brand, 98:90
motors of, by brand, 98:90
parts sources for, 91:45
recommended, 98:95–97
recommended 2001, 92:104
reviewed, 98:88–97
sanding on, 103:22
sliding-headstock, 97:14
small
recommended 2003, 97:64
small, recommended 2003, 97:64
stabilizing, 98:91
steadying, 85:100
stiffening, 109:28
tool stand for, 109:28–31
weight for, 91:45
lathes
buyer's guide, 41:94–41:95, 48:102–48:105,
55:90–55:94, 62:96–62:100, 69:102–69:106,
76:86–76:90, 83:78–83:83
bowl lathes, 76:90
duplicator lathes, 76:90
mini lathes, 58:12, 59:12, 62:100, 69:106, 76:90
mini lathes reviewed, 52:55–52:59, 78:68–78:71
buying advice, 38:16, 53:12, 54:10 correction,
83:78–83:80
cutters, formed, making and using, 16:19–16:23
developments in, 83:81
direct current (DC) drives for, 7:8, 34:68–34:69
disc sander for, 26:52–26:53
drive belts
leather, 16:6
vibration problems and, 54:20, 56:10
drive center, shop-made, 36:24
dust collectors, shop-made, 80:65
faceplates
centering on burls, 81:16
for turning small objects, 47:30
mounting, 47:14
reverse mounting, 74:30–74:32
screwless attachment for, 47:14
foot-powered, 8:38, 9:3, 54:68–54:71, 60:14
correction
French polishing on, 44:61–44:63
gauge for, shop-made, 44:26
Jet Professional Woodworking Lathe reviewed,
77:94
jigs
"crotch center," using, 13:52–13:55
for horizontal boring, 52:20
for tapered pegs, 16:34–16:35
for turning beads, 46:22
mini lathes, 58:12, 59:12
reviewed, 52:55–52:59, 78:68–78:71
plywood, 27:48–27:49
replacement parts, sources, 42:39
sanding drum, 22:12
scrapers, from files, 23:6
speed and power, 83:80
speed-changing on, 34:12
spring-pole
history and use, 8:36–8:41
plans, 8:40–8:41
steadying, 7:8 (See also steadyrest, lathe)
techniques for using
a foot-powered lathe, 54:69
making clean cuts, 37:44
tool rest, supporting wood on, 37:44
tool trays and holders, 7:10, 34:20, 71:38
tuning and maintenance, 42:36–42:39,
51:14–51:16, 54:20
vibration problems, 54:20, 56:10, 60:32, 67:16
Lattice
building, 86:46, 86:47
Lattice, building, 86:46, 86:47
Lauan
discussed, 103:36, 103:42–44
lauan
finishes for, 64:86–64:88
not a true mahogany, 58:78
Lauan, discussed, 103:36, 103:42–44
Lavadie, Roberto, 39:43
Lawton, David, dust collection system, 61:84–61:85
Layout
tools for
storing, 88:96
layout. See also specific shape
dividing a board, 73:58
quick grids, 73:59
tips for accurate, 73:58–73:63
layout tools
buyer's guide, 62:14–62:16
TriScribe reviewed, 82:98
Layout, tools for, storing, 88:96
Layport, Ron
furniture design, 36:42–36:45
hall table, 36:46–36:48
hot linseed oil finish, 36:48
making bull's-eye knobs, 44:49
post-office type desk, 44:44–44:49
Lead
embedding
for weight, 87:86–87
lead paint, reclaimed lumber and, 77:85
lead shot, source, 18:33
Lead, embedding, for weight, 87:86–87
leaf supports, alternative to turnout, 31:4
leather
drilling holes in, 53:22
for pool cue tips, sources for, 58:20
veneering with, 68:54–68:55
LeCoff, Albert, 7:72
on International Lathe-Turned Objects exhibit,
38:52–38:53
LeDrew, Lloyd, edge-jointing jig, 57:72
Lee Valley
air cleaners
reviewed, 103:82–83
Lee Valley, air cleaners, reviewed, 103:82–83
Lee, Leonard
honing with waterstones, 52:34
sharpening drill bits, 49:71–49:75
Leeke, John, Shaker sewing desk, 4:16–4:23
Legs
adjustable, 107:82–85, APR 04:82–85
angled
cutting, 105:78
angled, cutting, 105:78
exterior
water-proofing, 86:49
exterior, water-proofing, 86:49
half-lap
making, 102:55–58
half-lap, making, 102:55–58
laminated
making, 94:60–61, 94:64
laminated, making, 94:60–61, 94:64
leveling, 98:57, 98:86
lumber for, 89:52
marking system for, 92:78, 94:75
rounding over, 94:64
screw props for, 99:56
Shaker candlestand, 106:53–56
tapered
making, 92:50–51, 92:53
rabbeted, 103:59–62
tapering, 110:61
templates for, 105:77, 106:54, 106:56
uneven
fixing, 94:65
uneven, fixing, 94:65
wood selection for, 102:57
Leigh
dovetail jig, 109:52, 109:54–56, 109:59
mortise and tenon jig
reviewed, 104:81–83
mortise and tenon jig, reviewed, 104:81–83
Leigh Industries
router jig FMT, 100:35
Leigh Industries, router jig FMT, 100:35
Leigh Jigs
router dust collector
reviewed, 85:36
Leigh Jigs, router dust collector, reviewed, 85:36
Lemieux, Smiley, table hockey set, 54:72–54:73
Lemmer
sprayer T-55
reviewed, 101:62–63
Lemmer, sprayer T-55, reviewed, 101:62–63
Lenox
bandsaw blades
reviewed, 91:110
Lenox, bandsaw blades, reviewed, 91:110
levelers for furniture, 17:10
levels, accuracy as a straightedge, 83:128
Levine, Aaron
commode by, 86:116
Levine, Aaron, commode by, 86:116
Levine, Paul
concealed cabinet hinges, 46:50–46:53
face frame vs. frameless cabinetry, 46:53
frame-and-panel doors, 65:42–65:43
Levine, Ray, kerf-bent box, 52:31–52:32
Levy, Raymond
building wooden cams and mechanisms,
10:34–10:39
making wooden gears, 36:14
puzzle pattern, 23:46–23:48
xylophone, 17:31
Lewin, Howard, colored-dowel turnings, 26:32–26:35
Lex-Aire
sprayer LX-30C
reviewed, 101:62–63
Lex-Aire, sprayer LX-30C, reviewed, 101:62–63
lid supports
for toy box, source, 11:72
inexpensive, 67:28
sources for, 78:45
lids, for turned boxes, 51:36–51:39
Lie-Nielsen
planes
reviewed, 104:92
Lie-Nielsen Bronze Beading Tool, review, 37:69
Lie-Nielsen, planes, reviewed, 104:92
Lie-Nielsen, Tom, profile of, 43:41–43:43
Light fixtures
for workbenches, 105:36
mobile magnetic, 101:18
Lighting
for display cabinets, 98:79, 98:84
for shops
designing, 87:12
for shops, designing, 87:12
under-cabinet, 95:61, 95:69
lighting. See also lights and fixtures
artificial, in shop, 30:23–30:25
energy-efficient, in shop, 30:25–30:26
for finish work, 52:14
in workshops, 30:22–30:26
natural, in shop, 30:22–30:23
planning a system, 30:26
task, in shop, 30:25
types, 17:42–17:43, 30:22–30:26
lights and fixtures. See also lighting
designing wooden, 17:40–17:46
hardware, 17:44–17:45
parts, sources, 9:8, 19:6, 22:8
quartz-halogen shop lamp, 34:6
rice-paper floor lamp, 30:37–30:41
supplies for making, source, 38:18
wiring, 17:44
Lignomat
moisture meters
recommended, 94:88–89
Lignomat, moisture meters, recommended, 94:88–89
lignum vitae, characteristics and uses, 71:92
Limbert, Charles P.
table after, 102:50–61
Limbert, Charles P., table after, 102:50–61
link belts. See drive belts
Linn, Charles
purple martin birdhouse, 25:48–25:53
wooden lights, 17:40
wooden riding locomotive, 23:20–23:25
Little Wizard Metal Detector
reviewed, 88:30
Little Wizard Metal Detector, reviewed, 88:30
load, shelving and, 75:79
Lobo
bandsaws
reviewed, 88:88–89, 88:90, 90:26–27, 90:118
bandsaws, reviewed, 88:88–89, 88:90, 90:26–27,
90:118
drill press DP-016F
reviewed, 86:68–75
drill press DP-016F, reviewed, 86:68–75
drill presses
reviewed, 90:36–37
drill presses, reviewed, 90:36–37
jointers
reviewed, 90:54–56
jointers, reviewed, 90:54–56
planer SD-0612
reviewed, 108:48–49
planer SD-0612, reviewed, 108:48–49
planers
reviewed, 90:79
planers, reviewed, 90:79
locks
anatomy of a half-mortise, 70:73
cam, sources, 81:65
double drawer, 77:70–77:71
drawer, sources, 77:70
half-mortise, sources, 70:74
installing a half-mortise, 56:43, 70:72–70:74
locomotive
graphics, source, 23:25
wooden riding, 23:20–23:25
Logosal
chainsaw mill
reviewed, 104:40
Logosal, chainsaw mill, reviewed, 104:40
Logosol
sawmills, 112:73, 112:76
logs
cutting and drying, 21:47, 64:20, 81:49–81:50
slabs, 43:59
handling equipment, sources for, 15:40
hewing, 15:37–15:40
milling on bandsaw, 44:10, 58:32, 63:34
squaring on a bandsaw, 56:32
turning, 67:16
Lohr, Jeffry
knockdown armoire, Arts and Crafts style,
46:26–46:32
milling logs on bandsaw, 44:10
seasoning green wood, 45:14–45:16
Louisville Slugger bats, dimensions, 78:12
louvers
jig for drilling shutter-pin holes, 59:72
making, 59:70
sources for, 59:69
lovespoons, 50:62–50:63
lowboys, 38:46–38:51, 66:22
Lubricants
dry, 108:20
Lubricants, dry, 108:20
lubrication, using wax for, 51:26
Lumber. See also Racks; Wood; Wood drying
amounts of
allowances for, 89:48, 89:49
amounts of, allowances for, 89:48, 89:49
beetles in, 105:8
board-foot formula for, 89:47, 108:10
bowed, 89:51
case hardening of, 94:54, 94:55
certified source for, 95:32
color of, 89:53
construction-grade
preparing, 98:10
construction-grade, preparing, 98:10
crooked, 89:51
cupped, 89:50
figure in, 89:53
for exterior use, 88:57, 105:75–76, 105:79
grades of, 89:48–49
grain direction in, 89:52, 98:8, 102:83–88
marking system for, 94:75
planed
hit-and-miss, 89:49
planed, hit-and-miss, 89:49
plantation-grown
reviewed, 102:31
plantation-grown, reviewed, 102:31
pre-milled, 89:52
quarter measurements for, 89:47
quartersawn
making, 112:63
rift-sawn
for legs, 102:57
rift-sawn, for legs, 102:57
riftsawn, 89:52
sources for, 96:92
sticker stains on, 94:16
storage for, 104:36, 107:10, 112:86, APR 04:10
twisted, 89:51
warped, 89:50
wet
gluing, 112:12
wide
"creating," 106:55, 106:57
wide, "creating," 106:55, 106:57
lumber. See also wood
air-dried
buying, 4:7–4:8
making, 9:6, 21:52–21:53
calculating board feet, 82:12
checking in, 5:7–5:8, 84:32
curved, joining, 77:6
distinguishing flat-, rift- and quartersawn, 60:18,
74:76
exporting, 31:10
FAS (firsts and seconds), 4:8
figured (See figure)
flatsawn (See flatsawn lumber)
glossary of terms, 28:26
grading, 28:24–28:25, 84:34–84:42
importing, 10:72
insects in (See insects, removing from lumber)
kiln drying, method, 21:53–21:54
knot and void repairs, 72:16
long pieces, bench support for, 19:12
mail order, 28:27
making on a small scale, 21:44
quartersawn (See quartersawn lumber)
reclaimed (See reclaimed lumber)
riftsawn (See riftsawn lumber)
selecting and buying, 28:22–28:27, 74:76–74:77,
84:34–84:42
spalted (See spalted wood)
storing (See storage, for the shop)
structural strength, 5:7–5:8
Lumber racks
shelf shims for, 87:94
Lumber racks, shelf shims for, 87:94
Lutter, Joseph, 47:22
lye. See also bleach
aging wood with, 51:12–51:14
carbide saw blades and, 56:18
using safely, 50:74, 52:6, 73:56
Lynch, Carlyle, 13:3
country breakfast table, 2:46–2:49
hanging corner cupboard, 8:17–8:21
Moravian candle stand, 11:42–11:47
obituary, 13:80
Lyptus
reviewed, 102:31
Lyptus, reviewed, 102:31