#135–Mar/April 1999

Articles

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  Pop the Curl in Curly Maple

  Woodworkers choose this species for its stunning figure. Here are four goof-proof steps to bring out the best in this premier wood.
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  Where Furniture Meets the Floor

  These four traditional bases change the look and style of the same chest
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  Not the Same Old Grind

  Wet or dry? Wheels or belts? A survey of machines that shape and sharpen tools.
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  Antique Tool Auction: The Granddad of All Sales

  An antique-tool historian looks for a great deal
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  Micro-Adjustable Tenon Jig

  Precise positioning permits you to rout a tenon in less than a minute
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  Curved-Leg Table

  Making a floating top is easy. Designing just the right leg curve is the hard part.
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  Making Sense of Motors

  How to cut through the horsepower hype and compare power tools
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  Three Ways to Make Cabinet Doors

  Construct joints for fine furniture, glass panels or cabinets to go
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  Tips for Better Sanding

  Whether fairing a curve or flattening a tabletop, the right tools and techniques yield quality results
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  How to Use a Combination Square

  A perfect name for a near-perfect tool

Online Extras

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  Tenoning Jig for the Sophisticate

  Cut tenons and sliding dovetails with an MDF jig that clamps to your workbench