Issue 140, March 2002

A preview of articles from
Issue #140, March 2002
of WOODŽ magazine

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projects & techniques

gardener's potting bench
Let your green thumbs play in the dirt with this easily constructed mobile workstation.

finishing guide: staining
Color wood to bring out its beauty using this comprehensive look at dyes and pigments.

electronic media storage
Organize CDs and DVDs with this adjustable Arts & Crafts design.

hideaway home office
Build a handsome cabinet that transforms into a deluxe computer center.

contemporary shelves
Display art, picture frames, and more with this stylish home accent.

novelty desk clock
Craft this early-days TV timepiece, complete with a specially designed mail-order face.

features

workshop contest winners
You'll be impressed by the problem-solving ideas of these eight entries.

tool review

110-volt dust collectors
See which of the nine models from our test sweeps up top honors.

departments

the editor's angle
'Twas the last day of the shop contest...

talking back
Topics: Thanks for a charitable article; Give 'em the ol' flush-cutting one-two punch; Into thin wood; Take another look at the display stand; Is Douglas fir really as thick as a brick?; Nettlesome nets; An amps oops; A blast from the past.

safety: how to avoid kickback
Learn the precautions for cutting with a tablesaw, circ saw, and chainsaw.

WOOD ONLINE
Topics: Free seminars just one click away; Discussion groups offer answers and advice; Learn more about lumber; Behind the screen: Don Sindledecker, WOOD Talk Host-at-Large

router bits: keyhole cutter
Use this bit and our template to rout perfect slots for hanging frames.

ask wood
Topics: Don't let good varnish go bad; Osage orange is a wood of extremes; For a smooth finish, here's the rub.

repair shop: fixing an heirloom
Five restoration tricks show you how to give an antique new life.

great ideas: crosscut sled
Improve the accuracy of your tablesaw with this zero-clearance jig.

workshop savvy: glues
Refer to our chart when choosing and using any of seven popular adhesives.

shop tips
Helping you work faster, smarter, and safer

short cuts
Topics: Distinctly extinct carving; Live oak for the future.

what's ahead in our next issue
Planter boxes with railing; Pair of showy pergolas; Blooming trellis; Rubber-band runabout; Say "cheese"; Tuned-in TV Stand; Tool review: circular saws.