#137–July/Aug 1999

Joinery for Curved Work

Full-scale drawings and custom-made hold-down jigs are the keys to cutting accurate joints in curved parts

Real-World Finishing

Finishing advice from a pro
Component-Built Sideboard

Separate assemblies make construction manageable, and careful detailing produces a unified design
Using an Oscillating Spindle Sander

For smoothing inside curves, these machines give long abrasive life and a better finish
Putting Your Stamp on Furniture

A hammer and a few steel stamps are all you need to create striking embellishment on woodwork
Turbine HVLP Sprayers Keep Getting Better

We take a look at several units that sell for under $500
Garden Gate made of White Cedar

Jigs simplify construction of this elegant outdoor gateway
Pain-Free Woodworking

Perfect wood, a dream shop and all of the tools in the world won't help your woodworking if you're hurt
Hefty Sofa Table with a Delicate Touch

Understand the quirks of large timber before cutting the first board