#144–Sept/Oct 2000

Articles

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  Paste Wood Fillers

  Oil or water based: how and when to use each type
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  Planing Difficult Grain

  With a well-tuned plane and the right approach, tackling tricky figure doesn't mean sanding all day.
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  Dial Calipers

  Bring a machinist's accuracy to your woodworking
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  Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk

  Build the Revolutionary War relic used to write the Declaration of Independence.
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  Tying Down Lumber

  How to keep your mahogany off the highway
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  A Guide to Drawer Slides

  Whether hidden, under-mount or side-mount, your choice depends on the project
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  Large-Capacity Sliding Tables

  These tablesaw add-ons handle crosscutting tasks up to full-panel width
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  Nine Amateurs Build Newport Secretaries

  A master of period furniture teaches a diverse group the ins and outs of one of America's finest cabinets
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  Micro-Adjustable Router Fence

  Joiner’s fence lets you creep up on a perfect fit
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  Shooting Boards Aim for Tight Joints

  An hand-tool method for truing stock quickly