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Fine Woodworking - November/December 1984 - #49

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Wooden Puzzles by Stewart T. Coffin
Easy to make, but tough to solve

38
A Doormakers' Gallery

42
Building Doors by John Birchard
Frame and panel makes elegant entries

44

Vintage Machines by Tom Howell
Searching for the cast iron classics

49

Used machines and abused buyers by Chuck Seidel

51

Three Tips for Mounting Hardware
Hinging a jewelry box by Sam Bush
Gauge speeds knife hinge installation
by Larry Brusso
Locking up a chest by
Simon Watts

52
Marquetry Mystery by Kit Williams
A story assembled piece by piece

55
Tubular Table by Patrick Warner
A router makes the legs round

58

Chippendale Sofa by Norman L. Vandal
Templates for the basic frame, and design options

60
Getting a frame upholstered by Bob McCarthy

64
Three easy chairs by Roger Holmes

66
Make a Hook Scraper by Tom Vaughn

67

Starting Out by Roger Holmes
Cutting a bridle joint

68
The Finish Crack'd by GregoryJ Landrey
Conservator s fix for a fractured film

74
Making Snowshoes by Henri Vaillancourt
Cold bending the Indian way

77

Chatterwork by Stephen Paulsen
A risky path to a faceted finish

81

Shipping Furniture by Robert Erickson and Liese Greensfelder
Crated crafts arrive intact

84
Freight facts by Marc S. Standig

85
St. Louis Show by Paul Bertorelli
Gateway City draws Midwest's best

86
Black Folk Art

124

Fine Woodworking - March/April 1989 - #75

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Building a Pool Table by Paul M. Bowman
Starting from scratch with nuts-and-bolts joinery

38

Covering the rails and slate bed by Eldridge Tucker

43

Finishing with Oil by Michael Dresdner 
Modern products for an age-old process

45

Blanket Chest by John Dunham
Dovetails and wooden hinge are easier than they look

48

Used machines and abused buyers by Chuck Seidel

51

Sandpaper by Robert Erickson and Jerry Tecklin
A wide variety of gritty choices


52

Abrasives in finishing by Michael Dresdner

55

Tambour-Top jewelry Box by Jamie Russell
Pull the drawer and the top rolls open

56

Complementary Template Routing by Patrick Warner
Tight-fitting curved joints from a single pattern


59

Narrow-Belt Strip Sander by Robert M. Vaughan
Shop-built workhorse for shaping, sharpening and smoothing


62

Kentucky Cupboard by Warren May
Retaining the essence of the country style


66

Reviving Period Hardware by Gregory Landrey and Helen Stetina
Hints for restoring the gleam in the maker's eye


70

Turning Boxes by Kip Christensen
A perfect fit for lids and inlays


72
The Finish Crack'd by GregoryJ Landrey
Conservator s fix for a fractured film


74

Adjusting Bandsaw Wheels by Mark Duginske
Small alignment changes improve performance


75

Making Marble Rolls by Richard Starr
A crooked path to fun and physics


78

Tuning a Japanese Plane by Robert Meadow
Taking the tool to its full potential

82
Freight facts by Marc S. Standig

86
Woodworkers of Saskatchewan by Sander Nagyszalanczy
A tour of talent on the Canadian prairie


86

Fine Woodworking - April 1991 - #87

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Building a File Cabinet by Pat Warner
Router techniques for joinery and decoration

44

Designing with Moldings by Cameron Russell
Dressing up a basic case with classic profiles

48

Tablesawn cove moldings

51

Wooton Patent Desks by Deborah Cooper
A Victorian innovation in office furniture

52

Building the king of desks by Gent Lehnert

54

Using Dial Indicators and Calipers by Robert vaughan
Machinist's tools for woodshop setups and measurements


58

Oscillating-Spindle Drum Sander by Joseph E. Konkle
Shop-built machine tor smoothing curves


62

An Oval Semainier by Reid H. Leonard, Ph.D.
Quick-set veneering a bendable-plywood carcase


66

Auto-Body Tips for Fine Finishes by Scott Lawrence
Swapping elbow grease for a power buffer

70

Queen Anne Furniture by Norm Vandal
History and elements of style


73

Contemporary Queen Anne by Larry Dern
Designing a bedroom set with period elements


76

Hickory and Pecan by Jon W. Arno
America's muscle woods


78

Identifying hickories

79
Power Carvers by Judi R. Bartholomew
High-speed cutting with hand-tool precision


81

Traditional Swiss Boxes by Gottlieb Brandli
Top hinges on wooden pins

86

Making a Child's Rocker by Mario Rodriguez
A tandem Windsor for two toddlers


90

Re:Turning; Works by Stephen Hogbin by Steve Lear
Twenty years of innovation


94

Fine Woodworking - January/February 1998 - #128

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DRESSING UP PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH FACE FRAMES
by Joseph Beals
Frames hide raw edges and provide a solid foundation for drawers and doors

42
RABBET PLANES ARE REAL SHOP WORKHORSES
by Garrett Hack
These versatile tools clean up machine cuts and fine-tune joinery for a perfect fit

48
LUMBER FROM YOUR OWN BACKYARD
by Gus Carlson
Hire a sawyer to reap furniture-grade lumber at great savings

52
DESIGNING A COFFEE TABLE ON THE GO
by Peter Turner
Altering legs, shelf and top leads to a handsome table in the spirit of the Shakers

56
THREE RELIABLE WAYS TO TAPER A LEG
by Gary Rogowski
Tapers can be cut quickly and accurately with a bandsaw, a thickness planer or a tablesaw

60
REPAIRING A WORN FINISH WITHOUT REFINISHING
by Pinchas Wasserman
Alcohol-soluble dyes bite into faded surfaces to restore color quickly

64
A TABLESAW SLED FOR PRECISION CROSSCUTTING
by Lon Schleining
An indispensable jig that makes accurate miters, crosscuts and tenons a cinch

66
THE MANY SIDES OF THOMAS MOSER
by Zachary Gaulkin
He rode the Shaker revival to riches. Does that mean he's no longer a woodworker?

70
A BASIC MIRROR FRAME DETAILED TO YOUR LIKING
by D. Douglas Mooberry
Dress up a molded frame with fretwork cut from a spectacular piece of wood

74
TUNE UP YOUR BELT SANDER
by Sven Hanson
Tips on improving the performance of this shop tool

78
BUILD A BOOKCASE WITH DOORS
by Christian Becksvoort
Structure and details make the difference in this Shaker-style case

80
QUALITY CONTROL TAIWANESE STYLE
by Anatole Burkin
American tool companies have sought ways to improve the quality of their imported machines

86

Fine Woodworking - March/April 1998 - #129

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A BLANKET CHEST WITH LEGS
by John McAlevey
Simple frame-and-panel construction lets you break out of the staid box

38
BORING BIG HOLES
by Robert M. Vaughan
When to use Forstners, Multispurs, spades, hole saws and wing cutters

44
STICKING WITH HIDE GLUE
by Nick Engler
This stuff does some things modern adhesives can't

48
BUILD A WALL SHELF
by Peter Turner
A simple piece with sliding dovetails is a good excuse to make a versatile router jig

51
THE BACKSAW MAKES A COMEBACK
by Zachary Gaulkin
A sharp backsaw won't just make you a better woodworker; it will turn you into a surgeon

54
THE SHOP AS TOOL
by Joe Tracy
Smart design and imaginative uses of common materials make an efficient shop that's a pleasure to work in

58
STRONG, NO CLAMP-UP CORNER JOINTS
by Steve Latta
Tablesawn miters for case work are assembled using clear packing tape

62
WHICH FINISHES ARE FOOD SAFE?
by Jonathan Binzen
Exploring the menu of finishes for woodwork in the kitchen

66
ROUTING SAFE AND SOUND
by Pat Warner
Seven tips to keep your hand-held router under control, your workpiece intact and your first-aid kit closed

70
FRAME & PANEL DOORS: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
by Graham Blackburn
The best way to build doors for a sideboard or an entryway is also the most beautiful

73
MAKING LARGE MOLDINGS
by John West
Cornices built up from lumberyard stock render a custom look without the custom cost

78
JOINT-QUALITY EDGES CUT ON A TABLESAW
by Lon Schleining
The trick is learning the steps in the dance

75

Fine Woodworking - October 1998 - #132

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Wiped-On Varnish
Achieve a traditional look with multiple, thin coats and lots of elbow grease for the final polish 

BY THOMAS E. WISSHACK

40

Break Out of the Bathroom Vanity Box
Think table when building this Shaker-inspired design

 BY IAN INGERSOLL

45

Going Over Edges
Understanding the design implications of edge treatments will improve the look and feel of your work

BY WILL NEPTUNE

50

An Inspired Tool Chest
Duncan Phyfe's personal tool chest begets a handsome adaptation

 BY BILL CROZIER

54

The Spin on Random Orbit Sanders
Recent innovations improve the machines that revolutionized sanding

BY LON SCHLEINING

58

The Bold Charm of Southern Yellow Pine
This old standby is good for more than framing lumber

 BY JON ARNO

66

Time line of a 230-year-old longleaf pine

69

Pegged Post-and-Beam Armoire Knocks Down
Skeleton-and-skin construction is adaptable to a range of styles

 BY CHRIS GOCHNOUR

 
70

Honing Guides Aren't just for Wimps
 This tool guarantees consistent results when sharpening chisels and plane blades

BY MARIO RODRIGUEZ

76

Making Tabletops Without Coming Unglued
How the pros stay sane when gluing up tabletops and large panels

BY ANATOLE BURKIN

79
What woodworkers say about clamps

83

Safe Procedures at the Tablesaw
Guidelines for preventing problems before they happen

BY HOWARD LEWIN

84

Rabbets, grooves and dadoes

89

Fine Woodworking - January/February 1999 - #134

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SOFTEN HARD EDGES WITH A SIDE BEAD
by Garrett Hack
Use a beading tool, a plane or a router to shape this delicate detail

40
- Crafting a shopmade scratch stock

42
THE QUICK, MODERN WAY TO A POLISHED FINISH
by Jeff Jewitt
Combine automotive finishing materials and power-buffing methods to work wonders on furniture

45
18TH-CENTURY SIX-BOARD CHEST
by Mike Dunbar
Copying an original is an excellent way to hone your hand-tool skills

48
THE ALMOST PERFECT BASEMENT SHOP
by Jan Carr
Efficient organization, strong light and fresh air can transform a dreary dungeon into a refuge of calm and productivity

54
BENCH-MOUNTED ROUTER TABLE
by Paul Manning
A three-part table clamps to a workbench, and it hangs from the ceiling when not in use

58
A WORKING GUIDE TO GLUES
by William Tandy Young
Choosing the right adhesive for the job might mean more than grabbing that old bottle on the shelf

60
CHIP CARVING LIMBERS UP
by Craig Vandall Stevens
The simple tools and techniques of an old art easily adapt to a more flexible use.

67
BETTER BATTERIES FOR CORDLESS TOOLS
by Dennis Preston
Nickel-metal-hydride batteries pack a lot of power, keep a charge longer than nickel-cadmium batteries and don't have to be recycled.

72
FRAME-AND-PANEL BED
by David Fay
Design rests on faceted legs with compound curves

74
BEECH: A TOUGH NUT WORTH CRACKING
by Jon Arno
One of the most unruly of woods is also among the most useful

80
DOVETAIL JIG REVIEW
by Gary Rogowski
Router jigs have their place, but don't expect them to duplicate hand-cut joints

81

Fine Woodworking - March/April 1999 - #135

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POP THE CURL IN CURLY MAPLE
by Jeff Jewitt
Woodworkers choose this species for its stunning figure. Here's how to bring out the best in this wood.

38
- Light or dark, how do you want your curl?

41
WHERE FURNITURE MEETS THE FLOOR
by Mario Rodriguez
These four traditional bases change the look and style of the same chest

42
- cutting on the tablesaw.

42
NOT THE SAME OLD GRIND
by Brian T. Derber
Wet or dry? Wheels or belts? A survey of machines that shape and sharpen tools.

48
ANTIQUE TOOL AUCTION
by Garrett Hack
An antique-tool historian looks for a great deal

52
- What to look for in a "new" old tool

54
OVAL CHIPPENDALE STOOL
by Randall O'Donnell
The curved frame and the carved cabriole legs come together with simple joinery

55
MICRO-ADJUSTABLE TENON JIG
by Patrick Warner
Precise positioning permits you to rout a tenon in less than a minute

62
CURVED-LEG TABLE
by Don Kondra
Making a floating top is easy. Designing just the right leg curve is the hard part.

66
- Drawing smooth curves

67
MAKING SENSE OF MOTORS
by Martin Seifert
How to cut through the horsepower hype and compare power tools

72
THREE WAYS TO MAKE CABINET DOORS
by Steve Latta
Construct joints for fine furniture, glass panels or cabinets to go

75
- Cope-and-sick router bits

78
TIPS FOR BETTER SANDING
by Lon Schleining
Whether fairing a curve or flattening a tabletop, the right tools and techniques yield quality results

80


Fine Woodworking - June 1999 - #136

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Smoothing Planes
New planes out of the box, tuned up and tested-a look at the spectrum of smoothers, from $27 to $3,800

BY GARRETT HACK

 

38

Fine tune-up
ON OUR WEB SITE: Watch contributing editor Mario Rodriguez Tune a handplane

 

39

A Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman Style
Wedged tenons and clean lines dignify this oak original 

BY GARY ROGOWSKI

 

46

Sanding Fids
These shop-made tools work like curved detail sanders, without a power cord 

BY KING HEIPLE

 

50

Cabinets Built for the Long Haul
These cabinets, styled after designs from the last century, will last way into the next one 

BY BILL CROZIER

 

52

TLC for Spray Guns
Simple cleaning and lubrication keep a spray gun in top form

BY ANDY CHARRON

 

58

Router-Cut Columns
With two simple jigs, you can make large, wood cylinders without a lathe

BY BILL EWING

 

60

Making tapered columns

 

63

Milk Paint
A traditional painted finish that improves with age

 BY MIKE DUNBAR

 

64

Bowl-Turning Basics
You don't have to be a master on the lathe to turn a useful, handsome bowl

BY RICHARD RAFFAN

ON OUR WF8 SITE the author turn the inside of a bowl

 

68

Use a firm grip and a light touch

 

68

Curved Back Adirondack Chair
Inch-thick mahogany will weath well with or without a finish

 BY SCOTT MASI

 

74

Cabinet Saw Test
A review of 10 heavy-duty cabinet saws from Europe, North America and Taiwan

 BY NIALL BARRETT AND LON SCHLEINING

 

78
Two sliding tablesaws from Europe

 

84

Fine Woodworking - July/August 1999 - #137

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REAL-WORLD FINISHING
by Jeff Jewitt
When you're doing more than tabletops, adjust your technique to the surface at hand

 

40
COMPONENT-BUILT SIDEBOARD
by Seth Janofsky
Separate assemblies make construction manageable, and careful detailing produces a unified design

 

44
OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDERS
by Bernie Maas
For smoothing inside curves, these machines give long abrasive life and a better finish

 

52
JOINERY FOR CURVED WORK
by Garrett Hack
Full-scale drawings and custom-made hold-down jigs are the keys to cutting accurate joints

 

54
PUTTING YOUR STAMP ON FURNITURE
by Timothy Coleman
A hammer and a few steel stamps are all you need to create striking embellishment on woodwork

 

58
TURBINE HVLP SPRAYERS KEEP GETTING BETTER
by Chris A. Minick
We take a look at several units that sell for under $500

 

62
- A spray test of three finishes

 

66
GARDEN GATE MADE OF WHITE CEDAR
by Mario Rodriguez
Jigs simplify construction of this elegant outdoor gateway

 

68
- Yokes prehang the gate; a shopmade latch closes itself

 

73
PAIN-FREE WOODWORKING
by Thomas P. LeRoy
Perfect wood, a dream shop and all of the tools in the world won't help your woodworking if you're hurt

 

74
HEFTY SOFA TABLE WITH A DELICATE TOUCH
by Eric Keil
Understand the quirks of large timber before cutting the first board

 

78
ROUTER-BIT MATCHUP
by Anatole Burkin
We put 17 brands of straight bits to the test

 

84
- The right carbide affects a bit's quality of life 88

Fine Woodworking - September/October 1999 - #138

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SIDEBOARD STRATEGIES
by Will Neptune
With this four-part construction system, you can design and build in any style

 

42
- Finding the right proportions

 

49
THE RUDIMENTS OF RUSTIC FURNITURE
by Paul Ruhlmann
In a parallel universe, rustic makers build furniture with little noise, dust or lumber

 

50
A JIG FOR CUTTING CURVED AND TAPERED REEDS
by John Van Buren
A router, a lathe and a simple pattern allow for variable depth

 

56
PEMBROKE TABLE
by Jefferson Kolle
Drop-leaf rule joints and wood-hinged leaf supports are fussy but fun

 

58
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DRILL BIT FOR THE JOB
by Brian Boggs
Comparing the major bits for precision work: what they do, and how they do it

 

64
FEDERAL-STYLE OVAL INLAYS
by Steve Latta
For efficiency and accuracy where it counts, take advantage of two marquetry methods: stack cutting and bevel cutting

 

70
- Very fine sand makes the best shading medium

 

75
ARCHED TOP CABINET DOORS
by Bill Ewing
Make arched raised-panel doors of any size with an adjustable jig and a router

 

76
- Finding the perfect curve

 

78
STRIPPING FINISHES THE RIGHT WAY
by Jeff Jewitt
Choose the chemical best suited for the finish you want to remove

 

81
- Tips for better stipping results

 

84
A SURVEY OF ROUTER TABLES
by John White
The best tables simplify the job of mounting a router and come with accurate, solidly made fences
86

Fine Woodworking - November/December 1999 - #139

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BENCH-CHISEL REVIEW
by Rex Alexander
To get an excellent chisel you have to spend lots of money, but spending lots of money doesn't mean you'll get an excellent chisel

 

52
MOCK-UPS QUICKEN THE DESIGN PROCESS
by Keith Allen
Same-sized models of chairs can solve problems before they cause a deadlock in the shop

 

58
A SMALL, ELEGANT BOX
by Gary Rogowski
Pinned lap joints and rounded sides refine a basic design

 

60
STRATEGIES FOR CURVED WORK
by Darryl Keil
A vacuum press provides speed and muscle, reducing the need for lots of clamps and forms

 

64
- Choosing the right glue

 

66
TABLESAW KICKBACK
by Lon Schleining
Many have experienced it, but few know why it happens

 

70
DESIGNING TABLE LEGS
by Graham Blackburn
Learn from the past to build for the future: A short history of styles shows the elements of design

 

72
ROUTER TEMPLATE COLLARS
by Pat Warner
Inexpensive, indestructible and indispensable, these little guides add safety and control

 

80
A LOW-COST SPRAY BOOTH
by Jeff Jewitt
Spend your dollars on an explosion-proof fan motor

 

84
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN QUARTERSAWN MAPLE
by Peter Turner
Curved elements and cove moldings help keep a big case from looking boxy

 

86
- Pulls that won't ding the case

 

93
SMALL-SHOP POWER FEEDERS
by Roland Johnson
Consistent cuts and improved shop safety for as low as $250

 

94
NEW-FANGLED WORKBENCH
by John White
With six pipe clamps and some dressed framing lumber, you can make an inexpensive bench that's as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife
98

Fine Woodworking - January/February 2000 - #140

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A WAX PRIMER
by Stuart M. Altschuler
Although it's not waterproof, wax is a simple finish that can be blended, buffed and tinted

 

46
- For best results, make your own wax polish

 

48
CRAFTSMAN WALL CABINET
by Ian Ingersoll
A simple constructioin with a refined door and a tilting drawer

 

52
GETTING AN EDGE
by Jefferson Kolle
Waterstones, oilstones, sandpaper on glass: Different woodworkers use different sharpening methods

 

56
SPIRAL ROUTER BITS vs. STRAIGHT ROUTER BITS
by Pat Warner
Can the old standby straight bits compete with the new, more expensive spiral bits?

 

62
- How to tell an up-cut bit from a down-cut bit

 

64
THE RIGHT BOARD IN THE RIGHT PLACE
by Louis Irion
A guide to selecting the best wood for each part of a piece of furniture

 

66
JIGS FOR THE DRILL PRESS
by Gary Rogowski
Increase the versatility of this basic machine using low-cost, shopmade accessories

 

72
FOUR-POSTER BED LIGHTS UP A ROOM
by Nicholas A. Goulden
Create fine stringing by laminating contrasting layers of veneer and selectively exposing them

 

76
BARBED HINGES FOR FINE BOXES
by Dave Freedman
They're inexpensive, easy to install and quite respectable

 

83
ALL ABOUT BANDSAW BLADES
by Lonnie Bird
There's a blade for each cut you make

 

86
- Wider blades need more tension 89

Fine Woodworking - March/April 2000 - #141

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GLUING AND CLAMPING STRATEGIES
by Lon Schleining
Lots of tape, lots of cauls and lots of clamps make glue-ups easy

44
TURNING A PARKING PLACE INTO A GREAT SHOP SPACE
by Chris Gochnour
Expansion and a thoughtful layout make an excellent professional workshop from a two-car garage

51
GRADUATED DRAWERS
by Chris Becksvoort
A little arithmetic is all it takes to enliven the proportions and increase the utility of a case, a cabinet or a built-in.

56
THINK FINISH FIRST
by Jeff Jewitt
Before you start your next furniture project, consider a finish's appearance, its method of application and its durability

58
BASSWOOD, LINDEN OR LIME
by Jon Arno
By any name, this wood, a carver's delight, proves that it's sometimes good to be weak and bland

64
SHOP-BUILT HORIZONTAL MORTISER
by John f. Matousek
Using a router and two sliding tables, this homemade setup is a versatile joint-making machine

67
BUILDING WITHOUT PLANS
by Craig Vandall Stevens
Rough sketches and quick mock-ups offer an unintimidating way to design your own furniture

70
TRESTLE TABLE WITH BREADBOARD ENDS
by Charles Durfee
Cut all of the joints before cutting any of the shapes
74
- Variations on a basic design

79
DUST COLLECTION FOR THE ONE-MAN SHOP
by Anatole Burkin
How to get the most performance from 1-hp to 2-hp collectors
82
- Three styles of dust collectors

83

Fine Woodworking - May/June 2000 - #142

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JOINTER TUNE-UP
by John White
Table realignment and knife adjustments made easy using shopmade tools

38
WHAT WOODWORKERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIGHT
by Jeff Jewitt
Use or avoid its effects to your advantage

44
MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS
by Anatole Burkin
With new high-tech earmuffs, you can drown out the drone of machines and karaoke while you cut

46
ONE-DRAWER LAMP STAND
by Mike Dunbar
Build this Hepplewhite table and further hone your hand-tool skills

49
SWEETGUM: NEGLECTED WOOD WITH AN ELUSIVE IDENTITY
by Jon Arno
This Dixie star is a master of disguise

56
TENONING STRATEGIES
by Gary Rogowski
Finding your way to a well-fitting joint

60
DUPLICATE SPINDLES BY HAND
by Kim Carleton Graves
Getting good results at turned copies doesn't mean they all have to be exactly alike
68
- Seven rules for duplicating parts

WHERE DOOR MEETS DOOR
by Steve Latta
Minimizing the gap between stiles, choosing and installing appropriate hardware
72
- Installing bolts, catches and locks

76
MASTER A CLASSIC STYLE
by Chris Gochnour
Innovative techniques for making five crucial elements of French country furniture

78
ROUTERS FOR ROUTER TABLES
by Patrick Warner
Choose a fixed-base model over a plunge router

86

Fine Woodworking - July/August 2000 - #143

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BANDSAW YOUR OWN VENEER
by Timothy Coleman
Tips for smooth slicing in any kind of wood

44
A WORKBENCH THAT WORKS
by Phil Lowe
A small top without a tail vise has served this master furniture maker for three decades

51
THREE SIMPLE MOLDINGS
by Lee Grindinger
You can learn to carve without spending a fortune on tools
52
- Making sense of gouges

53
NO-BRAINER VARNISH TECHNIQUE
by Jeff Jewitt
Applying thinned varnish with a paper towel

57
COMPOUND-ANGLE JOINERY
by Will Neptune
Careful tenon layout is the key to cutting and mastering this intimidating joint

60
DUST DETECTOR
by Robert S. Wright
Switch automatically turns on dust collector when machines are running

66
A CIRCULAR SAW IN THE FURNITURE SHOP?
by Gary Williams
This carpenter's tool, used with a sacrificial table and dedicated cutting guides, produces joint-quality cuts with ease

70
FULL-EXTENSION WOODEN SLIDES
by Christian Becksvoort
Shopmade hardware designed to fit any drawer, large or small

74
THE LUYTENS GARDEN BENCH
by Tony O'Malley
Full-sized drawings and accurate templates help break a classic design into manageable parts

78
SHOPMADE DOVETAIL TEMPLATES
by Jamie Buxton
Half-blind joints may be variably spaced or fixed and any size you like

86

 

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Fine Woodworking - September/October 2000 - #144

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SHAPING CABRIOLE LEGS
by Lonnie Bird
Careful layout helps make graceful legs with smooth curves

44
PASTE WOOD FILLERS
by Jeff Jewitt
Oil or water based: how and when to use each type
50
- Adding color to filler

53
PLANNING DIFFICULT GRAIN
by Mario Rodriguez
With a well-tuned plane and the right approach, tackling tricky figure doesn't mean sanding all day

58
DIAL CALIPERS
by J.K. McMurtrey
Bring a machinist's accuracy to your woodworking

62
THOMAS JEFFERSON'S WRITING DESK
by Lon Schleining
Build the Revolutionary War relic used to write the Declaration of Independence

64
TYING DOWN LUMBER
by Gary Williams
How to keep your mahogany off the highway

72
A GUIDE TO DRAWER SLIDES
by John Marckworth
Whether hidden, under-mount or side-mount, your choice depends on the project
74
- Pain-free slide installation

76
LARGE-CAPACITY SLIDING TABLES
by Kelly Mehler
These tablesaw add-ons handle crosscutting tasks up to full-panel width

78
NINE AMATEURS BUILD NEWPORT SECRETARIES
by Allan Breed
A master of period furniture teaches a diverse group the ins and outs of one of America's finest cabinets

84
MICRO-ADJUSTABLE ROUTER FENCE
by Pat Warner
Joiner's fence lets you creep up on a perfect fit
89

Fine Woodworking - November/December 2000 - #145

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DRUM SANDERS FOR THE SMALL SHOP
by Roland Johnson
A review of seven thickness sanders priced from $500 to $2,500

46
A PRIMER ON SEALERS
by Jeff Jewitt
How and why you can benefit from these often misunderstood products used under clear finishes

52
A ROUND KITCHEN CLASSIC
by Thomas J. Calisto
Learn the basics of bent lamination as you build this cherry table

56
DUST-PROOF YOUR CONTRACTOR'S SAW
by Dick McDonough
A shopmade plywood back plate and simple undermount box collect dust at the source

64
JAPANESE PLANES DEMYSTIFIED
by Carl Swensson
Tuning up a new wooden plane teaches you how to maintain the tool for life
68
- Learning to plane on the pull stroke

68
PREVENT INJURY TO YOUR HANDS, WRISTS AND FOREARMS
by Tom LeRoy
Strategies to keep you in the shop and out of the doctor's office

74
KEEPING PLANK DOORS FLAT
by Christian Becksvoort
Five solutions, from standard to stylish

78
SKEW-CHISEL BASICS
by Richard Raffan
Improve your lathe skills by turning rows and rows of beads using only a skew chisel

84
FROM ROUGH TO READY
Katz
faster

75
INSTALLING
by Roger A. Skipper
A one-man system for preparing more stock in less time
88
- Rolling carts for moving lumber

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THE FIRST YEARS OF FINE WOODWORKING
by Roland Johnson
A unique magazine started in an attic helps woodworkers share their passion

46
SAM MALOOF
by Allan Boardman
Reflections of a friend
52
- MALOOF'S CHALLENGING CHAIRS

55
A SHORT HISTORY OF DESIGN
by Grahm Blackburn
A visual guide to woodworking's enduring styles

56
TWO CASES: FOR AND AGAINST CERTIFIED LUMBER
by Scott Landis
Why I support forest certification
64
- Why certified wood will not save the rain forests
by Jon Arno

WOOD CARVING HAS BEEN MY LIFE
by Nora Hall
A European-trained master says learning and teaching are the essence of her craft

68
TOOLS: THEN AND NOW
by Roger Holmes
The popularity of woodworking has helped bring about better tools

71
UNDERSTANDING WOOD, THANKS TO HOADLEY
by Garrett Hack
Knowing how different woods behave makes one a better furniture maker

78
PROFESSOR FRID
by Hank Gilpin
A former student of Tage Frid describes the extraordinary experience of being taught by the Danish master

80
IN MY IMAGINATION, ALL OF MY TOOLS ARE SHARP
by Andy Rooney
A tour of a tool junkie's shop and psyche

86
THE RESURGENCE OF WOOD TURNING
by Richard Raffan
From a nadir in 1975, lathe-made work is a thriving phenomenon

90
A WOODWORKER'S JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
by John Livey
Learning to love hand tools and power tools

96
A KRENOV STUDENT'S NOTEBOOK
by Ross Day
Studying under James Krenov for a year could change your life for good

98
FINE WOODWORKING, THE DOVETAIL AND ME
by Charlie Durfee
Twenty-five years of pins and "tales"

104
MAGAZINE CABINET
by Chris Gochnour
Strong joints ensure that this wall-mounted cabinet can handle a quarter century of Fine Woodworking magazines

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