#212–May/June 2010

Articles

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  Build A Graceful Hall Table

  Barnsley style combines Arts & Crafts simplicity with Federal elegance.
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  How to Make a Standing Picture Frame

  Turn the frame around to change the picture.
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  The Best Brushes

  If you have trouble brushing finishes, you probably aren't using the right tool.
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  How to Maintain Your Finish Brush

  Learn how to clean a good brush and you'll be rewarded with many years of flawless service.
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  How to Select the Right Brush

  Learn how to select the right brush for a variety of furniture finishes
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  Elegant Outdoor Chairs for Garden, Deck, or Patio

  Three furniture makers present three different designs for outdoor seating.
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  The Lathe Accessory Everyone Needs

  A 4-jaw chuck will change the way you turn
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  Make Your Own Hardware

  These two custom pulls are easier than you think
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  The Contemporary Cabriole

  The cabriole leg has been produced by furniture makers in thousands of variations since its heyday in the 18th century. This collection shows how the furniture makers of today are…
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  Bench-Vise Secrets

  You're probably not getting the most from this workshop workhorse
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  On the Bandsaw, Stick with Skip-Tooth Blades

  Q: What’s the difference between hook-tooth and skip-tooth bandsaw blades? Harrison Fortson, San Pedro, CA A: The difference is the shape of the teeth, which has a noticeable impact on…
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  Simple Math Finds Radius of an Arc

  QUESTION: I’m building a bow-front cabinet and need to find the radius of the bow so that I can make some templates, using a router on a trammel. How can…
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  Modern Glues are Strong Enough for Future Antiques

  Q: Your readers create furniture that they hope will last for generations. Have any studies been done on the life span of modern glues? Ken Wilcox, Sydney, None A: Modern…
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  Use Bed Bolts for a Knock-Down Table

  Q: I’ve been asked to make a 9-ft.-long harvest table that can be disassembled for easy moving. What is the best way to join the aprons to the legs so…
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  Best Finish for Spalted Woods

  Question: What’s causing the uneven finish on my spalted maple and how can I fix it?
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  Veneering Tight Curves

  Use a vacuum bag, veneer, Styrofoam, plastic sheeting, and neoprene rubber to flawlessly veneer coves, half-rounds, and quarter-rounds
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  Making Waves

  Learn how the ship "sails" in Adrian Potter's Endeavour cabinet, featured on the back cover