Issue 134, August 2001

A preview of articles from
Issue #134, August 2001
of WOOD® magazine

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projects & techniques

patio party center
Entertain in style with this deluxe mobile party wagon. The design includes drop-leaf table extensions, ample storage, and a built-in cooler.

patina-topped jewelry box
Make this popular gift item, and learn how we treated the copper top to create a colorful, decorative look.

street-smart house sign
Help friends find their way to your door with this pleasing plaque.

great grates/pleasing plates
Spruce up your home’s interiors with these wooden air grills and electrical wall plates.

features

the gallery that really sells
Visit Seattle’s Northwest Fine Woodworking store, and discover the secrets behind its enviable success.

Louisiana heritage furniture
Travel to Cajun country, and meet Greg Arceneaux, maker of exquisite pieces in the Creole and Acadian styles.

tools & materials

TLC for power tools
Give your machines long life using these maintenance tips.

through-dovetail jigs
See which of these eight shop-tested models offers the best routing value and performance.

departments

fail-safe router jig
Build this simple shop helper to rout precision stopped dadoes and grooves

new crosscut sled
Check out a nifty crosscutting accessory that provides miter stops every 1/2” over a full 180° range.

in every issue

the editor’s angle
Turn your shop ideas into free tools

talking back
Topics: The ins and outs of arcs; The key to the drawer-lock bit review; Better advice on poor-fitting drill-press taper; Coin map plaques cost more than expected; The spin on saw blades; Desert dustbin has a one-armed cactus.

WOOD forum
Answers to your questions from letters, e-mails, and WOOD ONLINE®.

WOOD ONLINE
You’ve got to see this kitchen renovation; Find out what tools other woodworkers rate tops; Get your hands on WOOD’s best stuff.

shop tips
Helping you work faster, smarter, and safer.

products that perform
Peerless pressure from 110 volts; Make this draft compulsory; No more “three ticks past 1/2”…”

finishing touches
Woodworking workshops debut at Home Depot; Preferred pencil wood; Wood collectors convene; Plant a tree, then breathe easy.