Issue 145, November 2002

A preview of articles from
Issue #145, November 2002
of WOODŽ magazine

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projects

simple marking gauge
In a short evening, you can turn a few scraps of wood into an accurate, easy-to-use layout tool.

sit-a-spell hall bench
Looking for a place to perch while you remove street shoes and ease into slippers?

country coatrack
Add zest and function to your home with this "entry"-level project.

arched candle holder
Create a simple yet graceful stand for five votive candles.

mission-style shelf clock
Build it in no time, and admire it all the time.

child-pleasing pendulum cradle
We scaled this playroom piece to comfortably fit popular dolls around 18" tall.

scrollsawn tree ornaments
Multiple layers of thin hardwoods give these festive ornaments a light, 3-dimensional look.

reindeer winter scene
Grace your mantel, sideboard, or table during the holidays with this 3-D winter scene.

one-day workbench
cheap as dirt, solid as a rock

grade A student's desk
This homework assignment teams traditional styling with solid oak.

techniques

marking gauge know-how
See how this traditional hand tool will improve your woodworking accuracy.

give angled corner splines a try
Create a decorative corner spline with a simple tablesaw jig.

dealing with wood defects
Save money by salvaging less-than-perfect lumber with this bag full of tricks.

rubbing out a finish
Enhancing the sheen of your projects is a lot easier than you may think.

tools & materials

battery-fired brad nailers
Catch the latest in three ground-breaking tools that have gone hoseless.

random-orbit sanders
We test 13 models to see which ones provide the finest and fastest results.

shop-proven products
Don't miss these hot new tools

features

is your finish food-safe?
Let us put your mind at ease.

timber framing from the ground up
Now this is how a woodworker builds a house, fancy joints included.

departments

editor's angle
How to get more of a good thing.

sounding board
Topics: Woodworking warriors do battle in the warehouse; Amusing observations from a woodworking rookie; In praise of the Patriot's Plaque.

ask WOOD
Topics: Steel vs. wood for a workshop; The straight story about jointers; Start using stops to hold glass panels.

wood anecdote
Palmetto: An unsung war hero

shop tips
Tips: Set your circle cutter without calculating; Tough wing nut? Put away those pliers; Put a bead in any board; Simple idea for picture-perfect frames; Dowel sizer does double duty.

at your service
Topics: Buy or sell at the right price; Let us help you with a back issue or article; Be a safe woodworker not a sorry one; Subscription assistance; We welcome your comments.

what's ahead in our next issue
Arts & Crafts rocking chair; Dragon pull toy; Cherry wall mirror; Inlaid serving tray; Sharpening machines compared; How to laminate curved shapes; Meet the tray master.