Issue 142, June/July 2002

A preview of articles from
Issue #142, June/July 2002
of WOOD® magazine

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projects

sanding-disc organizer
Create simple storage that helps you install random-orbit discs quickly and easily.

ultimate tool chest
Show off your woodworking skills while providing a home for your favorite hand tools.

grand-entrance garden gate
Let this inviting structure welcome guests to your backyard living spaces.

good-neighbor fence
Spice up borders with a builder-friendly design that features durable plastic lattice.

heirloom hope chest
Learn basic frame-and-panel construction when you make this handsome project.

space-saving built-ins
Add style and storage to interior walls with this between-the-studs remedy.

kids' horseshoe set
Put on your game face and make something geared for outdoor fun.

techniques

sign your work in brass
Show pride and class in your handcrafted projects with shop-made nameplates.

guide to clear finishes
Get the lowdown on topcoat choices, including application.

tools & materials

price-busting dovetail jigs
Check out two new router accessories that combine ease of use with a great price.

what makes a great brush
Discover what finish brushes work best for different topcoats and why.

tool test: stowable sawhorses
See which of the 12 tested models lead the pack in features and versatility.

tool test: router lifts
Quickly adjust bit height in table-mounted routers with one of these eight accessories.

products that perform
Check out the world's first cordless router, and beef up your router table with a shaper-type fence.

features

where will the wood come from?
Find out the supply status of softwoods and hardwoods worldwide.

update on treated lumber
The days are numbered for wood with chromated copper arsenate. Catch up on the latest developments.

departments

editor's angle
Walking the walk

short cuts
Topics: A mahogany look-alike makes its debut; Give batteries a safe retirement.

talking back
Topics: More panel designs offer new tales to tell for the storybook lamp; Titebond II gets a new lease on shelf life; Mentoring works great for kids and the kids-at-heart.

shop tips
Tips: Make a bundle before cutting a pile of parts; See if this pushblock tip floats; Block self-centers holes in dowel ends; Level-headed idea hits the bull's eye; Smooth rough joints with a wedge; Soap dish makes tiny glue-ups tidy; Temporarily flatten dowels for drilling.

ask wood
Topics: Make straight edges without a jointer; Rails, stiles, and wood movement; Which is better, red oak or white?

what's ahead in our next issue
Mix-and-match modular storage; Keepsake box; Chaise lounge; Blooming mailbox; 10" mitersaws; Intro to knock-down hardware; James Krenov up front and personal.