#186–Sept/Oct 2006

Articles

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  Seven Joinery Fixes

  Don't scrap a valuable workpiece; make an invisible repair
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  10-in. Sliding Compound Miter Saws

  They're versatile, accurate, and reasonably priced
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  One Fast Finish

  Luster of oil and sheen of shellac-in a day or less
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  Arts and Crafts Side Table

  Versatile design is quick to build, but rewards precise joinery.
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  Copying Museum Pieces

  Bring the right tools, enter with respect, and go home with accurate plans.
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  Get the Most From Your Jointer

  Shop mainstay makes flat boards-and much more
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  Make a Philadelphia Side Chair

  Exercise your carving skills as you tackle one of the greatest American chairs.
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  Furniture Society Convenes

  Studio furniture makers share ideas at Indianapolis conference
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  Woodshop Teacher of the Year

  Dedication to craft earns shop teacher national recognition
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  Using push sticks

  Shopmade helpers are a cheap way to stay safe
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  Fixing Mistakes: How to Replace a Broken Dovetail Pin

  In woodworking, you cannot avoid mistakes. Let’s face it: No matter how skilled we become, we still slip with a chisel now and then or get too aggressive with the…
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  A Lesson in Butterfly Keys

  Q: I want to reinforce a checked board with a butterfly key. What’s the best way to lay out and install them? Gordon Echols, Lynchburg, VA A: A butterfly key will…
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  A Finish For Oily Woods

  Q: I have a teak table to refinish. Will I need a sealer under the finish? What finish do you recommend? Robert A. Funk, Hollister, CA A: Teak has a…
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  Wax Keeps Rust Off Hand Tools

  Q: What should I use to keep hand tools from rusting? I’ve seen suggestions ranging from paste wax to WD-40 to camellia oil. Do any of those substances work better…
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  Plastic resin glue more versatile than label says

  Q: I used Weldwood Plastic Resin glue to laminate curved chair parts. Will it also work for assembling the chair? The label specifies a required pressure, which won’t work on…
• Building With the Optimum Moisture Content

  Q: I’ve read that wood should be allowed to acclimate to the shop before use, but wouldn’t this put moisture back into wood that’s been kilndried to 7% moisture content?…
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  Understanding Handplane Blade Angles

  To get a smooth surface using handplanes, you sometimes need to change the angle of attack to overcome tricky grain.
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  Carve a ball-and-claw foot

  Secrets shared to master this high-class element
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  Fumed finish: authentic Arts and Crafts

  Ammonia technique adds distinctive and permanent color
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  New Wave Rocker

  Tony Kenway's sculptural furniture emits sea-tossed aura.
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  Sharpening a Scrub Plane

  A scrub plane blade has a steep curve. Here's how to sharpen it to a keen edge.

Online Extras

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  Details of a Queen Anne Side Chair

  Get a close-up look at how Eugene Landon made this 18th-century Philadelphia classic.
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  Plan Download: Arts and Crafts Side Table

  Download the full-size plans to build this white oak, craftsman-era side table
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  How to Fume Furniture with Ammonia

  Watch a demonstration of this classic Arts and Crafts finishing technique