Issue 175, March 2007

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*Projects*
	Easy-access drill-bit carousel A rotating organizer you can take wherever necessary.
	Cedar-lined blanket chest Install store-bought cedar strips to give your chest’s interior an authentic look and aroma.
	Turned top with a textured surface Special hardware and chattering give this turning a whole new spin.
	Steam-bending chamber and form Use these simple shop projects to bend wood.
	Simply graceful plant stand Only six pieces make up this table, including three curved, steam-bent legs.
	Expandable mitersaw platform Cut boards up to 10' long with the outer rests fully extended.
	Three full-length wall mirrors Choose the style option that best suits your home.
	Four whimsical keepsake boxes Scrollsaw and assemble the dolphin, duck, teddy, bear, or frog—it’s a great way to learn intarsia.
*Tools and Materials*
	Through-dovetail jigs under $350 We tested 10 router-assisted jigs and picked winners in three price ranges.
	Three shop-proven products WOOD Editors test the Sunhill spiral jointer cutterhead, the Lee Valley screw-slot bits, and the FMT mortise-and-tenon jig.
*Techniques*
	Chatter turnings for a textured look Here's how to make and use your own inexpensive chatter tool.
	How to steam-bend wood See a master woodworker use an ages-old method to bow project parts for a special design element.
	Let grain reign Discover the tricks for choosing and using the right piece of wood for every project.
	No-fuss dowel and half-lap joints Turn these two techniques for striking, sturdy corners that don't demand meticulous miters.
	How to prevent mitersaw kickback The next time you find yourself at the mitersaw, follow these pointers to ensure safe operation.
	Make misplaced drill holes vanish Although your first reaction might be to scrap a board after boring a hole in the wrong place, try these tips for repairing it first.
	Steps to center your router’s subbase Eliminate milling mistakes with this fail-safe fix.
*Build a Gift Contest Winners*
	View 24 well-crafted (many original) entries sent in by participants from across the country.
*Departments*
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