Issue 163, June/July 2005

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A preview of articles from Issue #163, June/July 2005 of WOODŽ magazine Click here to subscribe to WOOD!
*Projects*
	Low-dough, rock-solid workbench Build this workshop workhorse in a weekend, and then add features as you need them.
	Paper-towel holder with drawer Mount this handy kitchen accessory under a cabinet or simply set it on a countertop
	Versatile sliding-door cupboard Divided glass panes and traditional moldings give these stacked cabinets a stately look, while wide sides create deep, ample display room. You can make two cabinets and stack them, or build just one to serve as a base cabinet.
	Six worthy workbench upgrades 50 pounds of added weight Three tool totes Three wide drawers Paper roll holder Surge-protector power strip Glue-up clamp holder
	Matching bathroom wall cabinets Don’t let appearances fool you. Underneath the dark, luxurious finish lies inexpensive poplar and simple biscuit joinery. Plan includes a two-page article on creating a country finish.
	Elegant arched trellis Whether used as a home for climbing plants or a privacy screen for a deck or patio, expect this latticed beauty to capture the envious eyes of your neighbors.
*Techniques*
	Add strength and style to miter joints Dress up mitered picture frames with face keys and you’ll open up a world of creative possibilities.
	How to build flawlessly flat panels Making flat, stable panels from edge-joined stock requires careful preparation and clamping. Even after the glue dries, there’s work to be done.
	A rich country finish in seven steps Don’t be afraid of the dark—dark finishes, that is. They’re a great way to compliment today’s informal furnishings, and they allow you to conceal inexpensive woods, such as poplar.
	Curtis Buchanan's time-tested finishes Curtis’ finishing techniques are country, too—country simple, that is. Although they take time to lay down, they don’t require a high level of skill, aren’t dust sensitive, and guarantee good results even on your very first attempt.
	Designer's notebook: cupboard options Suit special storage needs with a few dimensional changes.
	Gluing woes: prevention and cure Adhesive problems don’t have to make you come unglued. Follow these five tips to avoid sticky situations.
*Tools & Materials*
	Edge plywood with special router bits These router bits help you dress up exposed plywood edges.
	Tool update: lithium-ion batteries What you need to know about the latest in cordless-tool technology.
	Mid-priced tablesaws For $500 to $700, you can choose from a lot of tablesaws. (We tested 11 for this article.) So how do you decide on one? To find out, we put them through a series of tests cutting hardwoods.
	Shop-proven products Four woodworking wares that passed our shop trials.