#233–May/June 2013

Articles

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  Staying Safe on the Table Saw

  Marc Adams shares his tips for safe ripping and crosscutting, including jigs to beef up your miter gauge, a good crosscut sled, and a zero-clearance insert.
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  Choosing the right wood for outdoor chairs and benches

  Master craftsman Hank Gilpin recommends five domestic woods that are great for chairs and other outdoor furniture.
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  Turning Furniture Parts (Part 2)

  For smooth surfaces and intricate elements, a little practice makes perfect
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  Choosing and Using Japanese Chisels

  Learn why Japanese bench chisels are superior edge tools.
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  Expanding Table Looks Great Open or Closed

  Hinged side rails are the secret to this design.
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  A Unique Cutting Board

  Clever process creates innovative inlay
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  How to Change a Bandsaw Blade

  Do it right, and the results will amaze you
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  How To Set Up Your New Japanese Chisel

  Prep work and sharpening are different with the laminated steel blade of a Japanese chisel.
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  How to Fix an Off-Center Hinge Screw Hole

  Q:I’ve occasionally misdrilled the hole for a hinge screw so that it’s just a bit out of alignment. What’s the best way to fix the mistake? Quinn Larson, Greenfield, MA…
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  Check for Debris When Rotating Cutters

  Q:I recently rotated some of the cutters on my jointer’s segmented cutterhead. Now one of the rotated cutters is cutting slightly deeper than all of the others. What happened and…
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  Safer Glues for Veneer and Bent Laminations

  Q:I know that Unibond 800 (urea formaldehyde) glue is good for bent laminations and veneering, but I’ve also heard that it’s pretty toxic stuff and requires the use of a…
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  Easier Joinery for Curved Drawer Fronts

  Clever jigs control the curves
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  Texture Wood to Highlight the Grain

  Modern tools make it easy to mimic an ancient Japanese finish.
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  Chair Fuses Best of East and West

  Chinese aesthetics meet contemporary comfort.
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  Massachusetts Ming

  John Cameron designs a modern version of the Chinese “official’s hat” armchair.