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Issue 155, May 2004

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	A preview of articles from Issue #155, May 2004 of WOOD® magazine Click here to subscribe to WOOD!
*projects & techniques*
	Workshop light support
	Adirondack glider
	Collector's torpedo level
	Traditional oak sideboard
	Three fun-filled kid's room projects
	Working with sheet brass Learn the secrets for cutting and drilling brass parts for wear plates and other project accents.
	Fancy woods, unlikely sources Turn tree limbs, scrapwood, and job-site cutoffs into awesome projects.
	How to install concealed hinges Hang cabinet doors quickly and accurately with these six can’t-fail steps.
	Just-right joinery: waterfall joint
	Success with sanding sealers Prep wood surfaces to perfection.
	Polyurethane glue how-to
*features*
	Wood close-up: black walnut
	The ultimate cheap guy’s workshop Count the ways you can create a fully-loaded work area on a shoestring budget.
	Wood structure and appearance See how cell structure translates into impressive color, grain figure, and strength.
	High school shop-class revival Discover how four unique programs have excelled at capturing students’ interest.
	Golf club pro Meet a craftsman who putters making putters.
*tools and materials*
	Wise buys: powered dust hoods
	Premium vs. low-cost router bits
	Rip fences
	Splitters
	Rated: four shop-proven products
*departments* Editor's angle Free wood, it’s all around you. Sounding board Topics: Adding safety brakes to a crosscutting sled; How to “make do” with smaller Forstner bits; Manufacturer offers our six must-have router bits; Good garden structures make great neighbors; Article updates. Short cuts Topics: One way to get kids started in woodworking; Woodworking class gets A+; The bus stops here; Test your workshop smarts; Toolmaker, woodworker, and artist. Wood words A quick guide to must-know terms used throughout WOOD magazine. Shop tips Topics: Cove-cutting guide is sturdy and secure; Hinge makes continuous sanding easier; Drill gauge stops bits and clears the chips; Sanded ends show that table is square; Solid-wood grommets hide plywood edges; Duct tape prevents chasing plugs; Solution to stuck lids is in the bag; Rubber band turns pliers into a clamp, and makes a standard bar clamp a snap to use; Keep that pesky arbor nut on a string to prevent loss. Ask WOOD Topics: Use the right tools for water-base success; Save money with this edge-clamping method; “Rock the bit” to elongate screw holes; Add weathering to sawn edges of old barn boards; Consider safety when selecting contact cement. Workshop woods Ipé, a tropical beauty that can withstand the weather. What's ahead in our next issue For your home, garden, and workshop; More great features; A tool test.

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