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A preview of articles from Issue #159, November 2004 of WOODŽ magazine
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Special Router Coverage
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Build a do-it-all router-table fence
This full-featured fence and a team of accessories make an unbeatable workshop combination. |
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DIY vs. pro routers: What's the difference?
What's the real difference between a router costing $100 and another costing twice that? The answer might surprise you. |
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Avoiding router burns on wood
Don't let router bits get you or your workpiece overheated. |
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Forming perfect slots with your router
For arrow-straight slots with crisp, clean ends and edges, let your router table, a few shop-made accessories, and a little know-how help you produce on-target results. |
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How to wisely choose a router table
Options and accessories abound for table-mounted routers. We'll sort out what matters most to help your pick the table setup that best suits your needs. |
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Tested: multi-base router kits
Don't sweat whether to buy a fixed-base or plunge router. Get both with any of these eight versatile kits. |
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4 router jigs from 3 experts
For this special issue on routers, we asked a trio of seasoned router experts to share shop-made jigs they have found super handy over the years. |
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Easy-access drill/driver organizer
Build the box, and then apply the quick-reference chart to match the right bit instantly to the right screw.
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Turned salad bowls
Whether you're making several 6" salad bowls for everyday use, as demonstrated here, or a unique figured bowl that's strictly for display, you'll find this method guarantees success. |
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Picture-perfect bookends
Frame favorite photos and support good reading with this pair of easily made bookends. |
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Arts & Craft nightstand/end table
Made to complement our heirloom-quality Arts & Crafts bed in the previous issue, this solid-oak nightstand features matching corbels and arched rails. |
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Easy-to-make desk clock
With just five simple parts and a pattern for cutting the arch, you can build this handsome timepiece in a couple of hours. |
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Kids' lap desk
Here's a project sure to stir youth to action in the shop. It features easy-to-make parts and simple glue-and-screw butt joinery. |
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Techniques
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Say good-bye to power-sanding snafus
Sanders can be your shortcut to success or a source of hasty headaches. Here's how to avoid the most common sanding mistakes. |
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Build a better finish with solvents
Discover which products provide the best solutions for a wide range of finishing challenges. Then learn how to use them safely and effectively. |
Tools and Materials
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Wise buys: mitersaw lasers
Our editors test three mitersaw lasers. |
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Bright ideas for workshop lighting
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4 shop-proven products |
