#144–Sept/Oct 2000

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Shaping Cabriole Legs

Careful layout helps make graceful legs with smooth curves

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Paste Wood Fillers

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

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

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

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

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

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

These tablesaw add-ons handle crosscutting tasks up to full-panel width
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
Micro-Adjustable Router Fence

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

An hand-tool method for truing stock quickly