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Add a Shelf to a Table
May 1, 2008

Four attractive ways to handle wood movement in a solid-wood shelf
Grind Perfect Edges Without Burning
May 1, 2008

In just seconds, get a tool ready for honing
Hot-Rod Your Varnish
May 1, 2008

Fast-drying, wipe-on blend builds quickly for a durable finish.
Sample Boards: No Surprises
May 1, 2008

Test your finish before it’s too late.
Prevention is Best Cure for Glue Squeeze-Out
May 1, 2008

Q: When making mortise-and-tenon joints, glue squeeze-out gives me trouble. If I wipe it off with a wet sponge, some of the glue gets into the wood pores and shows…
You Can Refinish Cabinets with Water-Based Products
May 1, 2008

Q: Our eight-year old kitchen cabinets need refinishing, and I would like to use a water-based finish. Is that a good choice? If so, can I apply it over the…
Dealing with Sappy Spanish Cedar
May 1, 2008

Q: I have a humidor that I built and lined with Spanish cedar. The trouble is, the cedar leaks sap, which then collects on the cigar boxes. Every six months,…
Invisible Fix for Chipped Plywood
May 1, 2008

Q: While planing the solid-wood edge-banding on a plywood tabletop, I accidentally planed through the veneer, leaving a small but unsightly nick. Can I repair this without having to remake…
How to Eliminate Clamp Stains
May 1, 2008

Q: I recently did a glue-up that required more clamping pressure than usual. I used Jorgensen clamps with soft-plastic pads. When I removed the clamps, the pads had left stains…
Out of the Past and into the Present
May 1, 2008

Learn tips on reproducing period furniture using books, a trip to see the original, and a full-size plan

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