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The Secret to Making Perfect Joints
September 1, 2007

Trim hidden areas to quickly produce a flawless fit
Router-Made Bandings
September 1, 2007

Dress up your work with these unique designs
Lumber from Mini-Mills
September 1, 2007

Unusual woods at bargain prices might be closer to home than you think
What’s Your Sign?
September 1, 2007

Readers, editors, contributors sign their work in distinctive ways
Free-Form Steam-Bending
September 1, 2007

Use a standard strap to pre-bend the wood, then wrap it around any form
Drying Freshly Cut Lumber
September 1, 2007

Q: I recently found a treasure trove of fresh-cut curly maple. It’s mostly 4/4 and 5/4, with some 6x8s that I will cut into 3x8s to encourage drying within my…
Best Tabletop Finish
September 1, 2007

Q: I’m making a kitchenette table and want protection against watermarks. Is there a finish that comes close to the water resistance of Formica? John Willoz, Columbus Junction, IA A:…
Is it a Waterstone or an Oilstone?
September 1, 2007

Q: I purchased some used sharpening stones, but I don’t know if they are waterstones or oilstones. How can I tell the difference? Duane C. Bennett, Medford, OR A: Until…
Custom Splitters for Zero-Clearance Inserts
September 1, 2007

Q: Is it possible to use a splitter with a zero-clearance insert? Leo Chee, Southbury, CT A: The long splitter slot at the back of a regular steel insert usually…
Reseating a Socket Chisel Handle
September 1, 2007

Q: Humidity changes are causing my socket chisel handles to pop out. Rapping them back in is aggravating. Can I glue in the handles? If so, what type of glue…

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