#229–Nov/Dec 2012

Articles

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  Cut Perfect Tapers on the Table Saw

  Make tapered legs of all types, quickly and safely.
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  Float the Top

  Add lightness and distinction to any table
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  Choosing Squares

  Learn why you need a 12-in. combination square and a 4-in. double square to lay out joinery, set up machinery, or check for squareness.
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  How to Master the Plunge Router

  Unleash the full potential of this versatile tool
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  Built-ins That Fit Like a Glove

  Tricks to fit a cabinet into any space
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  The Classic Shaker Style

  Discover the difference between the masterful and the near-miss
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  The Language of Finishing: Part 1

  From aniline to witness line, grasp the lingo and you'll soon be a fluent finisher.
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  Why You Need a Router Plane

  This underappreciated tool will make you a better woodworker.
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  How to Make Dovetail Keys

  Q: I’ve built a few boxes with mitered splines on the tablesaw, and now I want to try my hand at dovetail splines. I know I can use a jig…
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  How to Remove a Shellac Finish

  Spilled liquor has ruined your tabletop? Learn how to remove the shellac for a clean repair.
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  When to Sharpen Table Saw Blades

  Q: How do I know when a tablesaw blade needs sharpening? And is it really better to sharpen a tablesaw blade, or should I just buy a new one? Frank…
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  Perfect Dovetails on a Curve

  Use nesting blocks to ease layout, clamping, and cutting of dovetails on mating curved parts.
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  The Secrets Within

  Learn some of the secrets within Silas Kopf's cabinet, where all is not as it seems.
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  Trickery and Tribute

  The eye-fooling marquetry of Silas Kopf

Online Extras

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  Table Saw Tapering Jig is Safer and Faster

  Learn how an adjustable leg tapering jig can easily cut two, three, and four-sided tapers on the tablesaw
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  Make an Asian-Inspired Hall Table

  Watch an overview of furniture maker Timothy Rousseau's Asian-Inspired Hall Table project.