#145–Nov/Dec 2000

Skew-Chisel Basics

Improve your lathe skills by turning rows and rows of beads using only a skew chisel

Drum Sanders for the Small Shop

A review of seven thickness sanders priced from $500 to $2,500
A Primer on Sealers

How and why you can benefit from these often misunderstood products used under clear finishes
A Round Kitchen Classic

Learn the basics of bent lamination as you build this cherry table
Dust-proof Your Contractor's Saw

A shopmade plywood back plate and simple undermount box collect dust at the source
Japanese Planes Demystified

Tuning up a new wooden plane teaches you how to maintain the tool for life
Prevent Injury to Your Hands, Wrists and Forearms

Strategies to keep you in the shop and out of the doctor's office
Keeping Plank Doors Flat

Five solutions, from standard to stylish
From Rough to Ready

A one-man system for preparing more stock in less time
How to Avoid Planer Snipe on Short Stock

Learn how to avoid snipe when planing short stock by lengthening your wood.
Choosing The Right Wood for Chairs and Other Furniture

Fashion is a poor reason for selecting a wood, but strength, stability, appearance, workability, availability, price, and dimensions are more important factors.
Removing and Preventing Rust on Machinery

Scour a cast-iron surface, then protect it from dampness