#238–Jan/Feb 2014

Articles

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  The Best Bits for Pattern-Routing

  For flawless results, pick the right cutter and bearing for the job
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  Don't Fear the Hand-Cut Dovetail

  In the first part of this two-part article, a modern master reveals every step of his system for cutting dovetails...tails first.
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  Build a Louisiana Creole Table

  Cabriole legs and scalloped aprons spice up a rustic table.
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  Tool Test: Coping Saws

  Cut curves and speed up your dovetails with this simple saw
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  7 Secrets of Steam-Bending

  Bend furniture parts perfectly without fail.
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  Low-Tech Mortising

  Get clean, consistent cortises with a drill press and chisels
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  Three Ways to Clamp a Drawer

  Support the sides well, and you can plane them to fit without worry
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  How to Install Knife Hinges in Curved Work

  Knife hinges are great for curved cabinets because they are elegant and unobtrusive, so they won't draw attention away from the piece. But they can be a challenge to install.…
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  How to Avoid Crooked Tenon Shoulders

  Q:The shoulders of my tenons never line up perfectly when I cut them at the tablesaw. I use a dado blade and a miter gauge. What’s going on and how…
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  Table Saw Blade for Dovetails

  Q: I am interested in having a sawblade reground so that I can cut dovetails with my tablesaw. What kind of blade should I start with? Does the number of…
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  How to Store Water-Soluble Dyes

  Keep them in a sealed container and out of direct sunlight.
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  Backer Board Prevents Tearout on Rabbets

  Tips for getting clean cuts across the grain.
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  Building a Community of Benches

  Take a look at measured drawings of four benches from historic utopian communities.
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  Utopian Benches

  Englishman Francis Cape traveled to 12 communal societies —the most famous being the Shakers—and focused on drawing and building replicas of their benches as a metaphor for the communal way…