#192–July/Aug 2007

Articles

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  What’s the Difference? Natural vs. Synthetic Brushes

  Get the most out of these simple tools with a short brush basics lesson
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  Get the Most from Your Bench Chisels

  Chris Gochnour demonstrates basic chisel techniques for these versatile tools.
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  How Strong is Your Glue?

  We take six types to the breaking point, shattering some common wisdom in the process
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  10 Best Fixes for Finishing Mistakes

  Cures for common problems, and how to prevent them in the first place.
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  A Back for Every Cabinet

  The right choices balance strength, appearance, and efficiency
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  Adirondack Chair

  Build this comfortable, lightweight version of the quintessential American outdoor chair.
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  Mitered Molding Simplifies Traditional Doors

  Power tool technique works for any molding profile
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  Tool Test: Benchtop Drill Presses

  The best do everything a furniture maker needs
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  Center Guides for Drawers

  Shopmade guides ensure smooth action for wide drawers
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  Elegant Veneered Boxes

  Veneer creates striking patterns, yet construction is straightforward.
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  Understanding Figure in Wood

  How it happens, what to call it and how to work it
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  Maple-Leaf Marquetry

  Create this intricate design using double-bevel techniques
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  Fine-Feathered Illusion

  How Jacques Vesery turns and carves his textured creations
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  Workbench for Any Height

  Noden adjustable bench raises and lowers worksurface to help you work comfortably at any level
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  Avoid Color Mistakes and Learn How to Fix a Blotchy Stain

  Prevent stain and dye problems with a washcoat of shellac and learn how to repair a bad stain job
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  Sharpening a Curved Scraper

  Q: How do you tune a curved scraper without leaving flat spots when filing? Jeff Steifel, Pittstown, New Jersey A: First, flatten the old burr on the edge by laying…
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  Mixing Small Amounts of Finish

  Q: I’m new to woodworking and to mixing dyes and finishes. When instructions say to add a very small quantity of a desired color to a finish--say, in “2% or…
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  Cut a Lengthwise Groove in a Dowel

  Q: For a frame to hold glass shelves, I need to cut grooves 1/4 in. wide by 1/2 in. deep along lengths of 1-in. dowel. What’s the best way to…
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  Cutting Half-Blind Dovetails: Tails First

  Q: I am trying to create a new drawer for an old dresser, and I’m concerned about cutting the half-blind dovetails in the lipped drawer front. When I make through-dovetails,…

Online Extras

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  Assembling an Adirondack Chair

  Watch the chair parts go together and learn a simple technique for cutting and shaping the arms.
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  Testing Wood Glues

  A scientific approach to measuring the strength of various adhesives from yellow glue to epoxy
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  Radial-Arm Drill Presses

  Our exclusive online review examines two benchtop models that offer extra reach and tilting heads
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  Dead-Flat Assembly Table - Build a Sturdy Base with Storage

  Build a sturdy base with plenty of storage and find tips for installing full-extension drawer slides
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  Build a Torsion Box Assembly Table

  Build a torsion box for a flat and rigid workshop tabletop
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  Working with Mixed Media

  Looking back at 30 years of designing and building furniture from wood, metals, glass, and found objects
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  Cut Aluminum on the Bandsaw

  Make custom aluminum parts for your furniture with a standard bandsaw blade and a few tricks
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  Quick Tip: Texturing Aluminum

  Use a rotary tool and ball grinder to create a decorate surface on aluminum furniture parts
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  Turn a Windsor Chair Leg

  Watch a pro turn this classic leg design, download full-size plans, and build the whole chair using expert advice and how-tos.