Issue 126, September 2000

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A preview of articles
from Issue #126,
September 2000 of
WOOD® magazine


Woodworking Projects

Workshop dust boom
Catch woodworking debris at its source with our adjustable, ceiling-hung collection arm.
Captivating cupola
Add charm to the roofline of your home or garage (and improve ventilation) with this easy-to-build ornament.
Showcase for anglers
Hunters have display cabinets for their favorite firearms. Now, thanks to our lighted cabinet design, fishermen have a handsome place to store their rods, reels, lures, and accessories.
Three-tiered pastry stand
Serve fresh pies or display colorful houseplants on this elegant server. To make the tiers, we fashioned three plates using a router and templates.
Flight of fancy
This bandsawn box has legs and a beak, too. See how easy it is to make our exotic shelf-top bird using the full-size patterns inside.
Great ideas: Quick adjust dado jig
Cut dadoes to the desired width with the help of this handy shop aid.

Tools & Materials

Routers with clout
In the market for a heavy-duty router? Check out the eight models tested in this survey, and see which ones came out on top.
Products that perform
Give these new items a try: stop collars for drill bits, a precision miter gauge, a 12" compact disc sander, and a load support for vehicles.

Tips & Techniques

Sizing up staves and segments
Learn how to figure the angles when tackling projects having more than four joining sides or parts.
In search of the perfect finish
See how professional woodworker Victor KiNovi applies his own unique finishing approach to enhance his projects.
Talking shop
Discover the secrets behind making the plates in our pastry stand.
Rustic furniture
Watch a craftsman turn tree limbs into fun, functional furniture.
TLC for router bits
Extend the life of your bits' cutting edges with the honing process discussed here.
Improving your carving skills
A pro reveals his tricks for cutting and sharpening.

Features

Wood collecting
Go with the grain and become one of the thousands of people who collect wood species from around the world.

The editor's angle
Editorial Topics: Two more inductees join the Woodworking Hall of Fame and Introducing the WOOD magazine Reader Project Gallery
Talking back
Topics: Static about electricity; Norwood upgrades it portable sawmill; Metric note causes discord; Use a safer solvent; Attention Settee builders; Revisiting our portable planer review; and Customize the panel-cutting sled to cut short, too.
WOOD ONLINE®
Information on membership, step-by-step project plans, classified ads and free projects.
Wood anecdote
Discover the role yellow birch played in colonial America.
Woodworking hall of fame
Find out who this year's inductees are and why we selected them.
Chainsaw safety
Brush up on the dos and don'ts of chainsaw use, including the right way to fell a tree.
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