Issue 128, November 2000

A preview of articles from
Issue #128, November 2000
of WOODŽ magazine

woodworking projects

great ideas: drill-press pocket-hole jig
Bore dead-on screw holes for your pocket-hole joints with this easy-to-make jig.

elegant scrollsawn wall shelf
Rely on our full-size patterns to ensure your success when making this ornate home accent.

well-composed compote
Serve nuts, candy, or other tasty treats in this attractive wood turning. We made ours from three separate pieces that glue-assemble into the glowingly handsome raised dish.

bentwood accent table
Learn how to work with forms while shaping the legs of this clean, unaffected table design.

empire state streamlined train
Relive the days of luxury rail travel by crafting this authenic-looking 1940s display model.

tools and materials

big-time tablesaws
You'll be pleasantly surpirsed by the quality and costs found in this roundup of seven shop-tested machines.

products that perform
The power of a spindle sander in the palm of your hand; smooth convex and concave surfaces with 3D Sander; get every last drip with Drip-It; MasterGage steps up to the Plate; More bowls, less waste.

tips and techniques

a pro's tips for matching grain
Discover six surefire tricks for achieving the best look from the boards you select for projects.

how to flush a mounted door
Follow our seven-step process for creating even reveals when hanging flush-mounted cabinet doors.

tips from your shop and ours
See the latest Top Shop Tip winner as well as some great shop tips.

how to get started in biscuit joining
Become hands-on familiar with this quick-and-easy method for joining wood as we cover the basics.

features

the editor's angle
WOODŽ magazine readers donate 242 incredible clocks.

talking back
Topics: It's deer season; keep 'em standing up; Thanks from The Homestead for helping the autistic; Plunger-router jig alert; A correction and an addition to the keyhole-routing jig; More on the worldwide supply of wood.

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top clocks from our contest
Marvel at the winners from our "It's About Time" contest that included hundres of imaginative and well-crafted entries.

hot off the internet
Comments, answers, and ideas from our WOOD ONLINEŽ discussion groups.

be safety savvy around your tablesaw
Before you cut your next piece of wood, run through our checklist to ensure your tablesaw safety habits are in good order.

what makes wood rare
Why are some soods so difficult or impossible to get hold of? The reasons may surprise you.

master of time and space
When Minnesota craftsman James Borden builds a clock, it becomes something more—an expression of art and philosphy in grand style.

ask wood
Solfing Workshop Mysteries

finishing touches
New auction sales record for decoys; plastic lumber now even smells like wood; houses sailed around the Horn.