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A preview of articles from
issue #173, November 2006
of WOOD® magazine
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Fibonacci gauge for project design
For thousands of years, architects and artists have followed
the principle of the Golden Mean to make designs look just right. With
this simple invention you can, too, but without all the math. Let us show
you how to make a Fibonacci gauge and put it to use for your next woodworking
design.
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Hot casserole dish holder
Handle hot casserole dishes safely with this nifty kitchen accessory.
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3-in-1 transition bed
Whether your child needs a crib, toddler bed, or full-size bed,
this design is a perfect match.
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Tile-topped keepsake box
Keep jewelry, photographs, letters and other cherished items
in this stylish case that features an eye-catching ceramic centerpiece.
This project works great as a stand alone piece or part of an Arts &
Crafts collection.
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Magic wand kaleidoscope
Three mirrors multiply a stream of stars, moons, and planets
into an every-changing visual delight.
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Put the Fibonacci gauge to
work
Let us show you how to make a Fibonacci gauge and put it to use
for your next woodworking design.
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10 tune-up tips for project planning
Your benchtop planer takes a beating in normal use. Give it routine
maintenance for glassy-smooth results board after board.
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Design standards for baby crib safety
A crib is a wonderful gift. Here are 10 features that make it
a save one.
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Wood joint torture test
Ever wonder which joints are the strongest? Side-by-side trials
reveal surprising results.
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Create an authentic mission finish
Make quartersawn oak grain come alive. |
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Get the most from you planer
Make your planer more effective at doing its main job—planing
boards to thickness—and multiply its usefulness by putting it to
work in ways you never have considered before. |
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How to rip stock safely
A real-life lessons in safety. |
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Make a custom sanding block
Speed up finishing work on complicated moldings with an easy-to-make sander
that’s tailored to the job. |
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Fix miscut mortise-and-tenon joints
Don’t throw that workpiece into the scrap bin just because you errantly
cut the mortise or tenon. Instead, fix the problem. Here’s how. |
| Tools
& Materials
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Oil vs. film
Let’s settle the debate so you can choose just the right
finish for your next woodworking project. |
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Tested: benchtop planers
Discover which $200-$500 thickness machines took top tool and
top value honors. |
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Wise buys: palm drivers
Our editors test three palm drivers. Find out if one is right for you. |
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Four shop-proven products
These woodworking wares passed our shop trials. |
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6 editor's angle
8 sounding board
12 ask WOOD
20 shop tips
112 what's ahead
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