#173–Nov/Dec 2004

Articles

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  Tips for Sanding Basics

  Combine power and hand-sanding for good results with no wasted time.
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  18th-Century Pipe Box Provides Elegant Storage

  Simple construction makes this an easy project.
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  Built-Up Moldings

  Construct impressive moldings with just a router and off-the-shelf wood
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  Flattening Tabletops

  Surface large slabs and panels without big machines
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  Five tips for better bandsawing

  Michael Fortune's no-hassle approach delivers smooth, straight cuts on the bandsaw.
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  Fitting Drawers

  You don't need a perfect drawer or case to get perfect results
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  Personalize Your Furniture

  Three decorative carvings that are easy to do and require few tools
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  Ancient lumber from New Zealand and South Carolina

  Lumber salvaged from sand pits and peat bogs is more than 40,000 years old
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  Three Ways to Raise a Panel

  Fire up your router or tablesaw, or raise the panel using hand tools
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  Keep Your Finish Fresh

  All finishes have a shelf life, but you can learn how to keep your leftover products from expiring prematurely
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  Low-Tech Method for Veneered Columns

  Learn how to veneer columns using animal glue and elastic bands.
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  Tool Test: Router Combo Kits

  A pair of bases with an interchangeable motor gets you two different machines for little more than the price of one