#177–May/June 2005

Articles

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  Surviving Glue-Ups

  A guide to stress-free gluing and clamping
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  User's Guide to Plywood

  For furniture makers, sheet goods offer strength, stability, and good looks
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  Shaker Rocker

  Jigs and story sticks ensure accurate joinery.
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  Choosing and Using a Scroll Saw

  Midrange models offer a wide range of capabilities
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  All About Table Design

  A well-proportioned table balances ergonomics with style.
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  Metal Smoothing Planes

  There are several choices between $30 and $300
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  Three Steps to a Flawless Painted Finish

  Pro finisher Paul Snyder explains how to prepare, prime, and apply paint.
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  Pros and Cons of Oil Finishes

  These popular finishes are easy to use, but you need to pick the right one for the job
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  Use Winding Sticks to Ensure Flat Stock

  A matched pair of straight and parallel sticks can reveal the twist and wind in your lumber
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  Tips for Hollowing End Grain

  End grain can be ornery; here are some tools and strategies for hollowing it on the lathe
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  Working with Burl Veneer

  A difficult material requires special handling to achieve its potential
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  Make Your Own Grain Fillers

  Learn two ways to prepare wood for a smooth finish.

Online Extras

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  Cutting Circles with a Router

  Cut perfect circles up to 72 in. in diameter with this adjustable router jig made from plywood

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