#206–July/Aug 2009

Articles

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  Shaker Chest of Drawers

  A pro's jigs and tips simplify joinery on chests of any size
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  A Visit to the Sharpening Doctor

  Two readers hone their skills with help from our expert
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  Designing With Grain

  English-walnut sideboard demonstrates how grain patterns can take a piece to the next level
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  High-Gloss Finish Made Simple

  Automotive polish makes it fast and foolproof.
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  Success With Large Slabs

  From flattening to butterfly keys, how to handle one-of-a-kind pieces of wood
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  Mortisers for All Budgets

  If you can cut mortises quickly, furniture making is faster and more fun
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  How to Veneer a Sunburst

  Dazzling tabletop, step by step
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  A Convex Decorative Edge-Banding

  An elegant border for a sunburst tabletop
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  Ripping on the Table Saw

  How to be accurate and stay safe
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  Wood Allergies

  A reaction can strike randomly and with little warning
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  Offset Rabbets Make Double Doors Stronger

  Q: In "Illustrated Guide to Doors" (FWW #204), Andy Rae shows a pair of doors that meet with a beaded lap. Placing the bead on the right-hand door, as the…
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  Low-Dust Lubricant for a Table Saw

  Q: I have an old tablesaw that still works well. But the gears often become clogged with sawdust, which makes them hard to turn. I clean them out, but the…
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  How to Identify Finishes for Repair

  Q: How can I identify the finish on a piece of furniture so that I can repair it? Jack Simpson, Abilene, TX A: To know which finish you're dealing with,…
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  Round the Edges of Every Plane Blade?

  QUESTION: I've read that the cutting edge of a plane blade should be slightly cambered. Why? And should I do it to all of my plane blades? Kevin Lavois, Holyoke,…
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  Buying Roughsawn Lumber

  Q: I finally have a jointer and planer, so for my next project, a table, I plan to buy roughsawn lumber. I managed to calculate the number of board feet…
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  Beautiful Border Frames a Sunburst Tabletop

  The border around the veneered center of a tabletop can have a strong voice, or it can serve its purpose with a whisper
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  Ming Masterpiece, Joint by Joint

  Ming Dynasty furniture is characterized by a simple, elegant aesthetic, but features complex joinery

Online Extras

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  An Introduction to Sharpening

  In this introductory video, "sharpening doctor" Gary Rogowski demonstrates how sharp is sharp.
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  Traditional Oil Finish Recipe

  Professional furnituremaker Chris Becksvoort's go-to finish is simple and goes on easy.
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  List of Suppliers for Boulles (Flitches)

  The easiest way to get matched boards is by buying boules or flitches of lumber.
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  High Gloss in Minutes

  Use an electric polisher and automotive polishing compound to create a mirror finish in no time
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  All About Veneering a Sunburst

  Learn how to create this decorative tabletop and surround it with one of three beautiful borders. Plus watch a free video on tuning and using a veneer saw.