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A preview of articles from
Issue #154, March 2004 of WOODŽ magazine
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Dowel chamfering jig
Create precise chamfers with this nifty disc-sander accessory jig. |
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Workshop drawer organizer
Keep small tools and
accessories in this
convenient lift-out box. |
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One bookcase, three classic styles
Simply change the wood type and trim details to suit your taste. We’ll
show you how. |
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Shelf-top weather station
It gives quick readings of pressure, humidity, and temperature. |
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Turned trivets
Behind the complex maze of intersecting grooves that make up these
turned kitchen accessories lies a very simple idea. |
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Traditional oak dining chair
Learn mortise-and-tenon joinery while making chairs that match the
dining table in issue 152. |
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Stackable CD boxes
Teach a youth woodworking with a project that suits his or her interest
and skill level. |
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Cat’s meow scrollsawn plaque
Cut out a pride of kitties and frame them, all from just one piece
of wood. |
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The shelf-maker’s complete guide
Discover the secrets, materials, and hardware you need for good-looking,
no-bow shelving. |
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Wood toning 101
Tweak wood stains, blend mismatched boards, and shade projects with
these finishing tricks. |
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Seat cushions made easy
Make comfy upholstered seats in just six steps. |
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Chair design standards
Thinking about designing a chair but struggling with determining the
dimensions and angles that will guarantee maximum comfort? Then let us introduce
you to the guidelines established by the furniture industries. |
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How to find pearls in burls
To get the most from burls, you need to know how to properly cut and
preserve them. Bruce Hoover, an award-winning professional woodturner from
Virginia’s Eastern Shore, shares his tips on preparing these prized
beauties. |
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A toy maker’s secrets for moving parts
For an education on articulation, check out craftsman Mike Jagielo’s
winning designs. |
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One puzzling woodworker
Learn precision from a master puzzle maker. |
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wise buys: low-cost laser levels
Our editors test: low-cost laser levels |
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review: 10" sliding mitersaws
Take the accuracy of a compound mitersaw, expand its crosscut capacity,
and you’ll see the beauty of these seven sliders. |
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rust busters
Discover which of fourteen products rid rust from cast-iron surfaces and
stop it from returning. |
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7 shop-proven products
These woodworking wares passed our shop trials. |
departments
Editor's angle
A “Way-cool” way to enjoy your shop time.
Sounding board
Topics: Reader devises a different way to slice a thin-strip ripping jig;
Delta updates Unisaw blade guard.
Short cuts
Topics: Here’s looking at you; Test your workshop smarts; In woodworking,
hope springs eternal; Success secrets from the Long Island Woodworkers;
Find just what you want with our online searchable index; Bringing home
the gold.
Wood words
A quick guide to must-know terms used throughout WOOD magazine.
Shop tips
Topics: Jig makes it safe to rout small pieces; Here’s a cute trick
for clamping acute angles; To pull a pen together, reach for the riveter;
Toggle clamp puts a lock on hole spacing; Find empty brad holes with a
stud sensor; Get hole layout right by making copies; This job doesn’t
even start until the paperwork’s done; Put sander on a credit card,
but don’t worry about a bill.
Ask WOOD
Topics: Try the look of ash, and save some cash; A left-tilt tablesaw
looks
like the right way to go; Ease up, clean up when pilot bearing maakes
a mark; Door won’t shut? Check those hinge screws; Skinny biscuits
lead to sloppy joints; Clean that drum sander, and learn not to burn;
Treat your CA glue right, and you’ll bond.
What's ahead in our next issue
Projects for your home, shop, and outdoor spaces. |
