Issue 137, November 2001

A preview of articles from
Issue #137, November 2001
of WOOD® magazine

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projects & techniques

divide and conquer with style
Separate living spaces with showy, lighted, display cabinets.

create architectural art
Partition rooms with pleasing columns and arches for a fresh open look. We'll guide you step by step.

a novel box
Store photos or other favorite keepsakes in this booklike box.

entertainment center/armoire
Build this handsome cabinet to store electronic components or clothing. We cover both options.

a bright idea for turners
Add cheer to your holidays with this novelty turning. It's a decorative Christmas light that doubles as a lidded candy container.

tools & materials

dynamic duos
See which cordless circ saw and drill kits get top honors in our test.

features

double take on woodworking
Travel to Santa Cruz, California, to learn a few tricks from furnituremaking twins Christian and Rober Meier.

what makes wood beautiful?
Color, luster, texture, and figure—all of these give a board its good looks.

departments

the editor's angle
smart design—it's a labor of love

talking back
Topics: Wood details warm up spaces; The right classification for fungi; Plastic rescues unusable burls; The many benefits of planting a tree; Foot level enhances mortising on router table; Black & Decker, DeWalt battery chargers recalled; For a great shine, try toothpaste; Look to the links to drive really long holes.

WOOD ONLINE
Topics: What's new for you at WOOD ONLINE? Get the latest information; Tons of free stuff coming at you; Become a WOOD STORE affiliate and make extra cash; But don't take our word for it

great ideas: bandsaw guide
Correct blade drift by resawing with this adjustable jig.

talking shop: veneered tubing
Use this hollow wood products for columns, kaleidoscopes, fly rod cases, and more.

ask wood
Answers to your questions from letters, e-mails, and WOOD ONLINE

cordless breakthrough
Would you believe a battery-powered router? It's true.

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

products that perform
Low-cost scrollsaw with loads of features; The lowly sawhorse goes high-tech; Sanding sponges speed surface prep.

what's ahead in our next issue
Coming in December—Arched-top cabinet clock; Tabletop reindeer; A feature-packed router table; Contemporary dresser and mirror; Window valance; Fixed-base routers