Issue 182, March 2008

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*Projects*
	Shop project: Outfeed/stock support Here's a rock-solid solution to stock support, sent in by WOOD magazine reader John Lanigan, of Concord, New Hampshire. Mount it to a workbench, or add legs from stand-alone support.
	Two wooden puzzles Baffle your buddies with these easy-to-make mind-benders.
	Heirloom hutch Timeless styling and mail-order legs make this project you and generations to come will appreciate.
	Cover project: Sectional tables Build as many as you like; then rearrange them when your needs change.
	Turned toothpick dispenser Even the humble toothpick can have an exotic holder. While turning this clever container you will learn an ingenious technique for making a box with an inset lid.
	Basic-Built project: Tool stand From inexpensive 2x4s, 3⁄4" MDF, and 1⁄4" perforated hardboard; you can build this rock-solid workstation. Basic-Built projects require only a limited number of inexpensive and readily available tools and materials.
	Weekend project: Curvy ribbon clock Build this whimsical eye-pleaser from leftover pieces of veneer. Clock measures just over 8" tall.
*Tools and Materials*
	Wise buys: Dust collector remote switches WOOD Editors test-drive the Shop Fox D3038, Fernbrook Smart Switch DK2202XT, and Penn State's Long Ranger III LR110-3 and Long Ranger Multigate System LRMSET220.
	Shop-tested: Dust collectors under $400 Confused about collector specs? You’ll breathe easier after reading—and heeding—our findings.
	Shop-Proven Products Palm-size belt sander and stackable panel clamps.
*Techniques*
	Just-right Joinery: Mitered half-laps Combine the flowing grain of a mitered joint with the strength of a half-lap using only your tablesaw.
	Make a zero-clearance tablesaw insert Don't accept workpiece chip-out on your tablesaw. Instead, eliminate it by using a zero-clearance insert for every cut you make.
	30-minute frame-and-panel doors Using the straight forward process detailed in this article, you can crank out great-looking doors for a wide variety of applications, including furniture, cabinets, and built-ins. Frames use 3⁄4"-thick stock with 1⁄4" panels in a variety of materials.
	Dovetail showdown: Man vs. machine Which is faster: hand- or machine-cut dovetails? Which method yields better results? Armed with their favorite tools, we let two accomplished woodworkers duel to find the answers.
	How to choose stock project parts No lathe? No problem. You can buy some turned or carved parts for less than you can make them.
	Stops: The pathway to perfect parts Stops can be used on nearly every tool in your shop to precisely position and control cuts, holes, and miters for greater speed and accuracy with less frustration. To demonstrate their versatility, we’ve assembled a collection of ways that stops can speed repetitions project steps.
	Safety: Tablesaw shrapnel Trying to be a thrifty woodworker, George cut the salvaged wood without first checking it for hidden metal objects. Although all of the hardware was removed, he did not consider the possibility that the leg might contain a broken nail or other piece of metal.
	Foolproof inset door installation The right hardware combined with foolproof marking guarantees perfection.
*Departments*
8 Editor’s Angle 10 Sounding Board 14 Shop Tips 90 Ask WOOD 108 What’s Ahead