#125–July/Aug 1997
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How to Sharpen a Handsaw
Make your saws cut straight and fast
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Template Routing Basics
Three bits for routing with templates
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Using Waterborne Finishes
Products keep getting better, but they require special preparation and application
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Building a Basic Stool
Working with green wood can be fun as well as simple
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Making Sense of Sandpaper
Knowing how it works is the first step in choosing the right abrasive
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First-Aid for Failing Joints
How to tackle common furniture repairs
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Fitting a Drawer
A traditional British approach to the classic piston fit
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Shopmade Trimmer
Simple carriage steadies trim router to flush-cut plywood edge-bands
Articles
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From Logs to Lumber
Q: [From Jeff Schmaling] I have a standing, dead red oak on my property that's straight, about 24 in. dia. and about 40 ft. tall. I'd like to harvest the…