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A preview of articles from
issue #179, October 2007
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Bench-tool shop system
Build this mobile, space-saving system using only a circ saw, router,
and drill.
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Nesting tables
Create this stylish compact duo to accompany a sofa, easy chair, or bed. You can build the set in a weekend thanks to the simple construction. Instructions also included for veneering the tops.
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All-in-one storage bins
Add ample, flexible storage to your home or garage. Melamine
panels mean no finishing!
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Kid's biplane shelf
Help a child’s interest in woodworking take flight by teaming up to build this colorful, easy-to-assemble project. Or, just build it yourself for one nifty gift.
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Desk clock
Veneering opens woodworking project designs to a world of exotic
wood species and grain patterns not possible with solid wood. Make this
small project and learn basic veneering—you don’t need special
tools, and it’s easier than you may think.
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Quick & easy shop project: Half-lap jig
Cutting on-the-money rabets for half-lap joints with a portable circular saw and handheld router is a breeze with this two-in-one jig.
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| Tools
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"The best tool I ever brought"
WOOD magazine editors and contributors share their sometimes-surprising
favorite woodworking tools.
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Shop-tested: Miter gauges and sleds
Why spend your hard-earned cash on a miter gauge when one comes free with
every tablesaw? Because today's aftermarket crosscut accessories add increased
reliability and accuracy. With upgrade gauges—and sleds that excel
at cutting panels--costing from $60 to $360, how do you know which one
to buy? To find out, we spent some up-close-and-personal time with 10
aftermarket miters gauges and four crosscut sleds.
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Get into turning for under $600
Setting up a woodturning shop costs less than you think. We'll
tell you which tools and accessories you need.
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Wise buys: Mini lathes
WOOD magazine turning expert Brian Simmons tested 10 mini-lathes, and he recommends three.
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Shop-proven products
Powered tool sharpener, low cost bandsaw blades.
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Finishing school: French polish
French polishing builds layers of shellac into a high-gloss finish
without streaks or dusts nibs. Let us show you the process
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10-minutes miter gauge tune-up
Your miter gauge can be your best friend in the workshop, so
keep it in top-notch working condition with this seven-step maintenance
plan.
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Low-tech, low-cost veneering
Plain woods become dazzling with a thin skin of veneer—no
pricey tools required.
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Specialty fasteners for sheet
goods
The best screws for solid-wood joints may not be your best choice
for projects made from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard,
or plywood. Learn some good alternatives.
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How to avoid jointer snipe
The solution lies in the outfeed table.
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Departments
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8 Editor's Angle
10 Sounding Board
12 Shop Tips
92 Ask WOOD
108 What's Ahead
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