#207–Sept/Oct 2009

Articles

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  Looking Back on Sam Maloof

  Woodworkers react to the loss of a living legend
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  A Bench That Fits Every Room

  Tapered seat is comfortable, elegant, and easier to make than it looks.
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  Compact 18-volt Cordless Drills

  As small as old 14-volt models, this is the new go-to drill for woodworkers
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  Best Hinge for Built-Ins

  Easy to install and adjust, cup hinges speed up cabinetmaking
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  The Confusion Over Wipe-On Finishes

  One type is easier to apply…the other offers more protection.
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  A Veneered Box That Earns Its Stripes

  Making a patterned box using scraps of contrasting veneer is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.
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  A Guide to Guide Bushings

  7 simple jigs make it easy to rout mortises, slots, holes, and more
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  Super Simple Mortising Jig

  An easy-to-make jig that uses a plunge router with a guide bushing
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  Give Legs a Kick with Dazzling Inlay

  A figured panel with border adds interest, and it's fun to do
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  Making Sense of Mahogany

  We cover all 5 varieties, and uncover a few bargains
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  Choosing and Milling Lumber for a Tabletop

  The early decisions on grain, color, and matching can make or break your tabletop design.
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  How to Straighten Warped Plywood

  Q: I thought that the whole point of plywood was that it couldn’t warp, but I have some that has done just that. Is this a manufacturing defect? If not,…
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  Jointer Tables Should Be Both Parallel and Flat

  Q: I want to see if the tables of my jointer are within the manufacturer’s specifications for flatness, but I’m  confused about how to do it. Thompson Callahan, Las Vegas, NV…
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  Use Dyes and Sealers That Have Different Solvents

  QUESTION: I stained a table with an alcohol-based dye, and then sealed it with shellac, which dissolved the dye and left it blotchy. Should I have used an oil-based sealer?…
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  Quadrant Hinges and a Lock Elevate Any Box

  With their built-in stop, quadrant hinges make any box look and function much better.
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  Anyone for Tea?

  This low-tech dye adds subtle age and won't blotch.
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  Basic Chair, at First Glance

  Hank Holzer has managed to pack an outstanding number of technical challenges into what appears to be a simple chair.

Online Extras

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  Maloof on Design

  Editor Asa Christiana interviews Maloof in 2005 on the subject of design. We weren't able to fit this material in the article in issue #179, but these thoughtful answers will…
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  Two Days with Sam Maloof

  Remembering Sam Maloof
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  Sam Maloof: The Lives He Touched

  Woodworkers share memories of Sam Maloof
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  Sam Maloof: 1916-2009

  The iconic furniture maker from Southern California, admired by everyone from former presidents to museum curators to hobby woodworkers, died last week in his home at 93
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  Testing 18-Volt Cordless Drills

  Watch us put these compact yet powerful tools through a real-world torture test.
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  Design Your Own Patterns Using Striped Veneer

  In my article (FW #207) on making a box with contrasting veneers, I take you step-by-step in creating an intricate design made up from four different geometric shapes. However, once you start…