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A preview of articles from Issue #156, June/July 2004 of WOODŽ magazine
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Portable glue/paper towel center
Equally at home mounted on a wall or sitting on your bench.
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Heirloom tall clock
Classic clean lines and eye-catching quartersawn oak combine to make this a project that will stay with your family for generations. |
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Feature-packed drill-press table
Transform your drill press from a supporting actor into a workshop star with this multi-functional accessory. |
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Letter opener
Don't toss your scraps--turn them into something useful. |
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Build-in-a-weekend garden bench
This beauty's so simple to build, you'll be sitting pretty in no time. |
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Wind chimes
Pleasing to the eye and soothing to the ear, this project assembles so easily, you'll want to build one for yourself and several more as gifts.
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Classic turned mallet
After a simple glue-up and a quick turn between centers, you'll have one strikingly beautiful tool in no time. And with its supple ash handle and super-dense morado (Bolivian rosewood) head, you can expect a lifetime of service.
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Epoxy: a pro’s tips
While most woodworkers shy away from epoxy, furniture maker Robert Hensarling find it the adhesive of choice in his workshop, and for good reason. |
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How to show off quartersawn oak
Discover the tricks for playing up eye-grabbing ray-fleck figure in project parts. |
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Building chairs with Sam Maloof
See how a renowned master craftsman designs and assembles his signature furniture pieces. |
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How to deal with wood moisture
Part II: The woodworker's guide to understanding wood: A 4-part series |
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Master the mortise-and-tenon joint
From low-tech to dedicated machines, get to know three ways for making snug-fitting parts.
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Get a grip on four-jaw chucks
Learn the advantages and uses of this problem-solving lathe accessory. |
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Brush on a flawless varnish finish
Seeking the key to silky-smooth results? Just follow these guidelines. |
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Wise buys: Japanese pull saws
Our editors test a Dozuki, a Ryoba, and a Kugihiki |
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BONUS POSTER:
Guide to woodworking glues |
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Shop-tested benchtop mortisers
Seven moderately priced models compete to earn our prestigious “top tool” rating. |
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2004 tool storage contest winners
Check out 13 of the best shop projects from around the nation. |
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Hollow mortise chisels
Get maximum performance from your cutters with these pointers on use and care. |
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Rated: three shop-proven products |
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departments
Editor's angle
Air-dried wood: just as good as kiln-dried?
Sounding board
Topics: Bigger magazines need upsized storage; Article updates
Sanding-drum dust collector
Looking
to add even more functionality to the add-on drill-press table featured on page 52? Consider this integral dust-collecting system that channels fine dust to a vacuum hose during sanding-drum operations.
Short cuts
Topics: A hull of a workshop; When wood pulp (almost) ruled the seas; A bit of a stretch
Ask WOOD
Topics: How to cut rabbets on a jointer; Starting a finish with tung oil spells trouble; Oil-based stain is OK under a water-based topcoat
Wood words
A quick guide to must-know terms used throughout WOOD magazine.
Shop tips
Topics: Convert spiderweb place to storage space; How to ground flying reindeer
Curious craftsman
Just playing around: San Francisco woodworker Barbara Butler creates the stuff of kid's dreams with her fun, colorful play structures
What's ahead in our next issue
Projects to build over several weeks or just a weekend; Tools, Tips, and Techniques |
