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A preview of articles from
Issue #152, November 2003
of WOODŽ magazine
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projects
& techniques 
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Dual-purpose sanding center
Gain floor space by teaming up two benchtop power tools with these mobile
cabinets. |
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Traditional oak dining table
Looking for a round classic dining table that will serve your family’s
needs for a lifetime? Let this 48"-diameter, pedestal-style design
fill the bill. |
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Lighted showcase
Bring your special glassware, china figures, or other prized collectibles
out of the closet and into the light. |
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3-drawer mobile utility cabinet
Inexpensive materials and basic joinery make for speedy construction of
this hardworking shop cabinet. |
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Slice & serve bread knife
With this star performer you’ll get even slices every time. |
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Super-flexible shop storage
Build any or all of the pieces of this simple wall system that holds
tools, hardware, and more. |
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Quick-and-easy mitered half laps
Make strong, seamless joints in eight steps. |
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Kerf bending
Learn to curve solid-wood project parts using a form and special cutting
process. |
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Time-saving pocket-hole joinery
Try this speedy, clampfree way of joining wood. You may become hooked. |
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Tune your tablesaw to perfection
Improve the quality of your cuts with fine adjustments that make a
big difference. |
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13 tips for flawless plywood cuts
Whether using a tablesaw or circ saw, try these tricks to trim plywood
cleanly. |
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Surefire lathe tool sharpening
A nifty jig slays the sharpening dragon. |
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How to fill open-grain wood
Create smooth finished surfaces with a shop-made slurry or store-bought
paste. |
| features
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Greene & Greene’s modern master
See how one top-notch professional crafts furniture in this beloved
style. |
| tools
and materials
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wise buys: tablesaw tenoning jigs
A tenoning jig firmly supports your workpiece while you make the tricky
cheek cuts with an ordinary saw blade. |
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shop-tested pocket-hole jigs
Choose one that fits your budget and needs from 18 models in four price
ranges. |
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sanding-discs compared
Which brand of random-orbit sanding discs offers the best value? Our tests
provide the answer. |
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5 shop-proven products
These woodworking wares passed our shop trials. |
departments
Editor's angle
Exciting news for tool lovers.
Sounding board
Topics: Manufacturer says use diamonds to hone a stone; A woodworking
mentor reaps multiple rewards; Soldier shares patriotism through woodworking;
Amateur appreciates achievable articles; Project update.
Short cuts
Topics: Del Mar’s judgment day; The great Laguna giveaway; Calling
all woodworking clubs.
Wood words
A quick guide to must-know terms used throughout WOOD magazine.
Shop tips
Topics: Maximize storage with “vertical drawers”; Drywall
scrap saves tiny turnings; Pipe clamp makes a nice vise; How the radial-arm
saw lost its groove; Gauge blocks for faster rail-and-stile setup; Good
fence makes a better cyclone collector; Teach a new trick to your dogless
vise; Finally, a use for that free sample of dental floss; Board jack
keeps workpieces hanging around.
Ask WOOD
Topics: Perfect positioning for drawer fronts; Locate bench dog holes
for infinite variability; Color holds the key to abrasive pads.
What's ahead in our next issue
Projects large and small, tools, techniques, and wood-buying tips. |
