Issue 204, May 2011
Table of Contents:
| Projects | |
| Federal-Style Wall Mirror Construct this mirror in a weekend, then enjoy it for a lifetime thanks to its ultra-sturdy mitered half-lap joinery and timeless styling. | |
| Shop Project: Grinder Stand A dedicated grinder stand, kept near the lathe or bench area, helps you sharpen your tools and get back to work, saving time around the shop. | |
| Quick-and-Easy Tablesaw Tenoning Jig Rather than paying $50 to $100 for a factory-made tenoning jig, make his one from scrap stock and get equally great results. | |
| Planter Box/Trellis Plant this box wherever you�d like a splash of greenery, and perhaps some added privacy. An open grid inside the box supports plant containers. | |
| Table Lamp | |
| Elegant Dining-Room Chair How to build a classy, contemporary dining or side chair using simplified mortise-and-tenon techniques. | |
| Skill Builders | |
| Joinery: Rout Mitered Half-Lap Joints Loads of glue surface area makes a half-lap one of the most durable miter joints you can make. | |
| How to Sharpen Forstner Bits Are your bits losing their edge? Rather than giving them the heave-ho, try the ol� re-hone. | |
| The Router Bit That Hides Your Goofs To err is human. To hide your mistakes using a flush-trim V-groove bit is divine. | |
| Cut Cleaner with a Jigsaw For cutting curved parts, a jigsaw makes a safe, portable, and affordable choice, compared to a bandsaw or scrollsaw. | |
| Tools & Materials | |
| Wise Buys: Bench Grinders We reviewed three variable-and slow-speed bench grinders. | |
| Sorting Out the Cedars Though five distinct woods share a common name, each has its own personality and best use. | |
| Amp Up Your Bandsaw Elevate your saw from good to great with these performance-enhancing add-ons. | |
| Shop Test: Deluxe 14� Bandsaws Ranging from $695 to $1,495, these saws give you greater power and resaw capability than entry-level models. | |
| Better Your Bench Grinder These simple tips and accessories turn a grinder into one smooth performer. | |
| Shop-Proven Products SawStop hybrid, Ryobi battery charger, and more. | |
| Departments | |
| Sounding Board Shop Tips Ask WOOD What�s Ahead |
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