#228–Sept/Oct 2012

Articles

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  How to Fix Flaws and Mistakes

  Invisible repairs that will save you from starting over
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  Arts and Crafts with an English Accent

  Desk and wall cabinet make an elegant matched set.
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  Ebony, the Dark Knight of Details

  Small doses can do big things for your furniture
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  Perfect Profiles on the Router Table

  Shims are the secret to clean, accurate profiles and joinery cuts
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  Secrets of Segmented Turning

  Clever tips and jigs unlock these puzzles in the round
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  How to Revive a Finish

  Don't rush to strip; a simple cleaning and renewal can work wonders.
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  Don't Overlook Liquid Hide Glue

  Bottled version is strong and easy to use
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  How to Surface a Large Slab

  Use handplanes to flatten and thickness beautiful wide boards
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  Sanding Jig is the Segmented Turner’s Secret Weapon

  Learn how to build a sanding jig for perfect segments
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  How to Avoid Twisted Doors

     Q: The frame-and-panel doors on my last two projects came out twisted, even though the hinge sides are flush with the cabinet. What’s causing it and how can I fix…
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  Easy-Start Handsawing

  The trick to sawing by hand is to build momentum before applying pressure at the start of the cut.
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  Finish Sander had Limited Appeal

   Q: What is the difference between a random-orbit sander and a finishing sander? When would you choose one over the other? Rick Reavely, Madison, CT A: Random-orbit sanders have largely…
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  All About Sandpaper

  Watch how it's made—and discover the best abrasive for each job.
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  A Better Way to Add Stringing and Banding

  If the central panel is veneered, you can just add the inlay pieces to the edges of the sheet before laying up the panel, with no wood-movement worries
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  Better Way to Add Stringing and Banding

  Beautiful patterns, dozens of wood species and grain varieties, and not too much money. These are just three reasons why making a veneered tabletop appeals to many woodworkers. In this…
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  Decorative Nailing

  Learn how Peter Sandback uses aluminum-siding nails to inlay intricate patterns on his furniture.
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  Nailed It

  Peter Sandback decorates his minimalist furniture with elegant patterns composed of thousands of dots. From Fine Woodworking #228

Online Extras

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  Fixing Woodworking Mistakes

  Learn how to repair common woodworking mistakes, quickly and easily
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  Tool Test: Standard-Angle Block Planes

  Head-to-head comparison of standard-angle block planes
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  How to Sharpen a Veneer Saw

  Learn how to sharpen a veneer saw for perfect cuts every time.