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A preview of articles from
issue #190, May 2009
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Shop Project: Stowaway Assembly Table
This sturdy stand sets up in seconds, then folds up into a small space.
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Wraparound Tree Bench
With this comfy cedar bench wrapped around a tree, your backyard becomes
a relaxing nature retreat. Simple guides and spacers make
quick work when cutting the angles for the bench components. The bench
shown fits around a tree up to 20" in diameter at the base (ground level). To accommodate a larger tree, we'll show you what parts to
lengthen.
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For the Shop: Air-Compressor Caddy
Build this caddy from one sheet of plywood and a few dimensional lumber
scraps. It holds a small compressor, hose, nailers, fasteners, and other
accessories in one ready-to-roll unit.
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Telephone Stand
Clean, elegant lines conceal the simple, straightforward construction of
this project. It consists of identical front and back face frames
connected by a plywood box that creates two shelves. You'll love the
quick and easy joinery consisting of screws in pocket holes for the frame and glued butt joints holding the box together.
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Kids' Tool Tote
Junior woodworkers will love hauling their own "tools" into the shop with you.
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Quick-and-Easy Sandpaper Cutter
Tear sandpaper to the right size every time with this simple cutter.
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Save Money by Working Around Knots
Get as much clear lumber as possible from knotty woods.
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Wise Buys: Nailer/Compressor Kits
Our editors test combo kits. See if one fits your needs.
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Best Basic Power Tools Under $300
Just getting started in woodworking? These tools get it done without running up the credit card.
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Tool Test: Drum Sanders
For flattening and smoothing wide panels, as well as reducing stock
thickness without grain tear-out, you just can't beat a drum sander. To
help you decide if a drum sander is right for you, and which one to buy,
we tested five models priced under $1,200-two closed machines that
handle stock up to 12" wide, and three open-ended units that sand twice
as wide as their 10-18" drums.
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The Top-Performing Outdoor Glues
Learn which outdoor adhesives have what it takes to stick around after a
brutal winter, soggy spring, and a hot, humid summer.
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Shop-Proven Products
Mortise-making router jig, compact cyclone collector, and more.
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Fast Finishing Fixes
You don't have to live with drips, runs, and smears. Catch 'em and correct 'em with these tips.
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Cut Precise Angles on Your Tablesaw
Set your saw to cut accurate bevels for no-gap joints on projects with
four or more sides.
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Foil Raised-Panel Foul-Ups
Turn out flawless raised panels and frames every time.
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Frame-and-Panel Fundamentals
Learn the basics of building classic frame-and-panel furniture.
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13 Habits of Great Woodworkers
Experienced woodworkers rely on shop routines to help them consistently
achieve top results. Adopt these simple habits to help you get the most
out of your shop time.
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Story Sticks Simplified
Want to abolish measuring errors from you woodworking? Beat them with a
stick: a story stick.
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Departments
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6 Editor's Angle
8 Sounding Board
12 Shop Tips
78 Ask WOOD
92 What's Ahead
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