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Oil Finish Can Go Wrong on Walnut
July 1, 2006

Q: I wanted to give some European walnut a very fine, soft finish. I tried tung oil, but the surface looks muddy and the sapwood has a yellowish tinge. Am…
Which Plane to Buy: No. 4 or No. 4-1/2?
July 1, 2006

Q: I want to purchase a smoothing plane, and I’m trying to choose between a No. 4 and No. 4-1/2. What’s the difference between these two planes? David Christy, Carmichael,…
How to Cut Clean Miters in Small Pieces of Molding
July 1, 2006

Q: I am installing crown molding that has to fit around pilasters that are 2 in. thick. What’s the best way to cut such small pieces? John Troth Jr., Coatesville,…
Getting Past the Judges
July 1, 2006

The criteria for publication in Readers Gallery are less subjective than you might think
Beach-Combing Yields Furniture Detail
July 1, 2006

Caribbean fan-coral adds interest to projects
D.C. Program Redeems Kids with Woodworking
July 1, 2006

Students in the Artisans Woodshop program learn personal discipline through woodworking.
Half-Blind Dovetails
July 1, 2006

Cut perfect joints efficiently by hand
Master the Mortiser
July 1, 2006

Simple tips for sharpening, setup, and cutting sequence
Square Peg in a Round Hole
July 1, 2006

A streamlined approach to making decorative plugs by the dozens
Finishing Boxes Inside and Out
July 1, 2006

Easy ways to protect the wood and line the interior

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