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A preview of articles from
Issue #165, October 2005, of WOOD® magazine
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Projects |
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Easy-adjust router trammel
Cut perfect circles from 15" to 48" in diameter with
this shop-made accessory. |
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Compact entertainment center
Build your own space-saving cabinet to hold your TV, electronic components,
videos, and CDs. |
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Dead-blow mallet
Filled with 5 ounces of loose lead shot and faced with thick leather pads,
this mallet packs a wallop without leaving a mark. |
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A gem of a jewelry box
A stylish chest made with curly maple and wenge is sure to delight someone
special. |
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Build-in-a-weekend bookcase
Solid wood and simple moldings make a fitting home for books and collectibles. |
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Artist's easel for kids
Two sides double the fun. |
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Take-anywhere hardware bins
Carry these simple made containers to your work area; return them to the
holder when you're done. |
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Straight-tracking crosscut sled
For cutting long or wide stock on your tablesaw, this simple jig is like
having another pair of hands. |
| Techniques |
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Turn pictures into project
plans
Instead of taking photos of your projects, build projects from
your photos. |
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The (almost) handcut dovetail lap joint
Simple, stylish, solid—this reinforcer dresses up everything from
picture frames to cabinet face frames. |
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How to adjust jointer knives
Aligning jointer knives doesn't have to be difficult. Using an
inexpensive dial indicator, a shop-made holder, and these six simple steps,
you can achieve perfection in less than 30 minutes. |
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Stop tear-out while machining
wood
Build these safeguards into the way you work, and keep tear-out from tearing
up a promising project. |
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Woodworkers tell how to pinch pennies
Readers share tips for saving a few pennies that could be put toward that
new tool you've been dreaming about. |
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Four bookcase design options
A few simple changes will give your project a whole new look.
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10 keys to building WOOD projects
From stock selection to assembly, develop the regimen needed to build
flawless projects from plans. |
| Tools
& Materials
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A look at low-cost CNC machines
See what tomorrow's woodworking machines are doing today. |
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Which 10'' saw blades do you need
See how well rip, crosscut, and combo saw blades cut, and choose the type
best suited for your needs. |
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The safest tablesaw on the market
The SawStop cabinet saw is just what the doctor ordered.
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Clamp-on tool guides
We test and compare the performance of eight systems to make your buying
decision a no-brainer. |
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Guide to woodshop work surfaces
Check out the pros and cons of eight materials meant to take abuse atop
your workbench. |
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Wise buys; Detail sanders
WOOD magazine editors test three detail sanders. See how they
stack up. |
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Editor’s angle
Sounding board
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Shop tips
What’s ahead |
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