#145–Nov/Dec 2000

Articles

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  Drum Sanders for the Small Shop

  A review of seven thickness sanders priced from $500 to $2,500
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  A Primer on Sealers

  How and why you can benefit from these often misunderstood products used under clear finishes
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  A Round Kitchen Classic

  Learn the basics of bent lamination as you build this cherry table
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  Dust-proof Your Contractor's Saw

  A shopmade plywood back plate and simple undermount box collect dust at the source
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  Japanese Planes Demystified

  Tuning up a new wooden plane teaches you how to maintain the tool for life
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  Prevent Injury to Your Hands, Wrists and Forearms

  Strategies to keep you in the shop and out of the doctor's office
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  Keeping Plank Doors Flat

  Five solutions, from standard to stylish
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  From Rough to Ready

  A one-man system for preparing more stock in less time
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  How to Avoid Planer Snipe on Short Stock

  Learn how to avoid snipe when planing short stock by lengthening your wood.
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  Choosing The Right Wood for Chairs and Other Furniture

  Fashion is a poor reason for selecting a wood, but strength, stability, appearance, workability, availability, price, and dimensions are more important factors.
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  Removing and Preventing Rust on Machinery

  Scour a cast-iron surface, then protect it from dampness