#128–Jan/Feb 1998

Articles

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  Dressing Up Plywood Cabinets with Face Frames

  Frames hide raw edges and provide a solid foundation for drawers and doors
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  Lumber from Your Own Backyard

  Hire a sawyer and his machine to reap furniture-grade lumber at great savings
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  Designing on the Go: A Coffee Table Takes Shape

  Altering legs, shelf and top leads to a handsome table in the spirit of the Shakers
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  Three Reliable Ways to Taper a Leg

  Tapers can be cut quickly and accurately with a bandsaw, a thickness planer or a tablesaw
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  Repairing a Worn Finish Without Refinishing

  Alcohol-soluble dyes bite into faded surfaces to restore color quickly
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  A Tablesaw Sled for Precision Crosscutting

  An indispensable jig that makes accurate miters, crosscuts and tenons a cinch
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  The Many Sides of Thomas Moser

  He rode the Shaker revival to riches. Does that mean he's no longer a woodworker?
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  A Basic Mirror Frame Detailed to Your Liking

  Dress up a molded frame with fretwork cut from a spectacular piece of wood
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  Tune Up Your Belt Sander

  Tips on improving the performance of this versatile shop tool
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  Build a Bookcase with Doors

  Structure and details make the difference in this Shaker-style case
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  Quality Control Taiwanese Style

  American tool companies have sought ways to improve the quality of their imported machines
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  Returning Your Crosscut Sled to Pristine Condition

  Reduce tearout and improve accuracy by maintaining zero clearance around the table saw blade