#196–Jan/Feb 2008

Articles

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  My Dream Kitchen

  Norm's 20 essential tips for making cabinets to suit a modern lifestyle
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  Kitchen Cabinet Tips from Norm Abram

  Two smart suggestions that make it easy to build strong, square kitchen cabinets
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  One Editor’s Foolproof Finish

  Beautifies, protects, wipes on, dries quickly, enough said
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  The right edge for your tabletop

  Go beyond router-bit profiles for custom edges that stand out.
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  Mill Lumber Safely

  A bandsaw and a jigsaw make the process less intimidating
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  Pennsylvania Spice Box Plan

  Small chest is a craftsman’s showcase
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  Finish Recipe: Pennsylvania Spice Box

  A step-by-step guide to a shellac finish
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  Authentic Shaker Knobs

  Turn and attach a classic knob in minutes
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  Wood Planes Made Easy

  Make a smoothing plane to rival the best metal ones on the market
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  Setting the Blade in a Wood Plane

  A few light, well-placed taps with a hammer guarantee that a handmade plane will perform like a thoroughbred.
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  5 Smart Repairs for Veneering Mistakes

  How to make invisible fixes for common problems
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  An Exploration in Finishing

  A modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizing
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  Rasp Maker Auriou Closes Doors

  Note: Auriou has reopened and resumed operations as of November 2008. The 150-year-old French toolmaker Auriou, best known to American woodworkers for high-quality, hand-cut rasps and rifflers, ceased operations in early October. In…
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  New Dado Sets from Bosch and CMT

  Three new 8-in.-dia. dado-blade sets recently came on the market. Bosch introduced two, one with 24 teeth and one with 40 teeth. CMT introduced a 12-tooth set. All can cut…
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  The Five-Minute Dovetail

  Joinery practice is a woodworker’s warm-up.
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  Line-and-Berry Inlay

  Add eye-catching inlay using motifs from 18th-century Pennsylvania furniture
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  Letter Inlay Technique

  See how to cut, bend, and inset holly stringing to form letters
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  Dyes Bring Out Best in Figured Maple

  Get a rich, multidimensional shimmer with simple sanding steps and water-based dye
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  A sunburst finish in figured maple

  How to blend multiple colors for a striking effect
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  Buying Lumber a Bit at a Time

  Q: I am considering building a classic highboy for my wife out of cherry, maple, or walnut. What impact would it have on the piece if, due to the cost,…
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  Jig for Bed-Bolt Mortises

  Q: I would like to make Christian Becksvoort’s trestle table (FWW #193), which uses bed bolts to attach the stretcher. These bolts require very long holes in the ends of…
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  Outdoor Glue for Oily Wood

  Q: I want to build a garden bench out of ipé, and I'll have to laminate some pieces. Given the density and natural oils of ipé, what type of glue…
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  Working with Green Lumber

  Q: I am making a fireplace mantle from a cherry log that has been left outdoors for two ears. The wood still seems very moist. I’d like to mill it…

Online Extras

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  James Krenov on Handplanes

  The legendary woodworker discusses the design and use of his signature wooden planes.
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  The Lock Rabbet Joint

  Learn how to cut a dado and matching rabbet on the tablesaw for a simple, sturdy joint.
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  Weekend Project: Make a Traditional Mirror Frame

  Read the directions and download the free project plan for this nicely proportioned mirror frame