Issue 161, Feb./March 2005

Spring-action salad tongs
The two halves of this server spring apart in use, yet fold flat for storage.

Centerfinder/trammel
Here's one simple jig that does the work of two.

Super-flexible closet storage system
With choices of three case sizes, three drawer sizes, and two door sizes, you can maximize the storage possibilities of any closet in your home.

Biscuit-joiner jig
Mount your biscuit joiner to this handy jig, and step up to a new level of convenience and precision when cutting slots in 3/4" material.

Square-edged bowl
Discover the turning secrets to safely creating this little gem.

Arts & Crafts blanket chest
Give your comforters, blankets, and pillows a stylish handsome home with this heirloom-quality mission-style storage project.

Tabletop lamp
A surprisingly simple-to-make acrylic diffuser is the key to this walnut-framed beauty.

Banishing burned rip cuts
Whether cutting hard maple or a dense exotic, sidestep scorching the wood by making these adjustments to your saw.

How to clean & lube your tablesaw
Do the moving parts of your most important shop tool offer peak performance with every push of the “"on"” button? If not, perhaps a little TLC is in order.

Tricks for making an acrylic light shade
How to make an acrylic diffuser.

Create super-strong bridle joints
This workhorse provides the muscle and durability to frame-and-panel doors. And the real beauty: You can cut both mating parts easily on your tablesaw without fancy or expensive jigs.

Low-fuss, less-dust sanding
Though necessary, sanding is tedious and boring. Cut to the quick with these time-savers, and you'll achieve smooth results in a hurry.

Change board species with stain
Whether for savings or convenience, sometimes you need alternatives to premium-priced hardwoods.

Mail-order wood
It just might be the best way to go.

Tested and rated: 14.4-volt drills
These tools finesse tiny brass screws into place, muscle big lag screws into lumber, and churn drill bits through the hardest woods.

Get the most from you tool batteries
12 essential truths about the power plants that drive today's cordless tools.

Wise buys: three angle finders
WOOD® magazine editors test a trio of these measuring tools.

Shop-proven products: HVLP system
Spray a fine finish—with little overspray—for about $120.

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