#134–Jan/Feb 1999

Articles

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  Soften Hard Edges with a Side Bead

  Use a beading tool, a plane or a router to shape this delicate detail
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  The Quick, Modern Way to a Polished Finish

  Combine automotive finishing materials and power-buffing methods to work wonders on furniture
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  The Almost Perfect Basement Shop

  Efficient organization, strong light and fresh air can transform a dreary dungeon into a refuge of calm and productivity
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  Bench-Mounted Router Table

  A three-part table clamps to a workbench, and it hangs from the ceiling when not in use
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  A Working Guide to Glues

  Choosing the right adhesive for the job might mean more than grabbing that old bottle on the shelf
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  Better Batteries for Cordless Tools

  Nickel-metal-hydride batteries pack a lot of power, keep a charge longer than nickel-cadmium batteries and don't have to be recycled
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  Frame-and-Panel Bed

  Design rests on faceted legs with compound curves
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  Beech: A Tough Nut Worth Cracking

  One of the most unruly of woods is also among the most useful
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  Dovetail Jig Review

  Router jigs have their place, but don't expect them to duplicate hand-cut joints
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  Sharpness Is Next to Godliness

  ... at least for a woodworker