#111–Mar/April 1995

How to Weave a Cane Seat

This traditional seat is more comfortable than wood, less expensive than upholstery.

Installing Knife Hinges

Careful layout and mortising are keys to success
Stow-Away Router Table

Cantilevered frame clamps to bench quickly, stores in seconds
Better Painted Furniture

Use automotive filler and primer to level the wood, aerosol cans to paint and clear coat it
Models Help Projects Succeed

Prototypes of cardboard, foam or paper help solve design and construction problems
Getting the Most from a Scroll Saw

These versatile saws cut everything from abalone to zinc
Supporting Drop Leaves

Six ways to keep them solid and level
Waterstone Upkeep

For the sharpest tools, keep stones wet and flatten them often
Forming Curves from Layers of Blocks

Technique offers strength, stability