#171–July/Aug 2004
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Shoulder Planes Reviewed
Furniture makers can choose from a wide variety of high-performance tools
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Inspiration for a Bedside Cabinet
Subtle details complement form and function
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Chris Becksvoort's Favorite Dovetail Tricks
Learn five ways to increase accuracy and reduce the time it takes to execute hand-cut dovetails.
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Hand-Cut Dovetails, Accurate and Fast
A tip from a tails-first guy
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A Durable Tabletop Finish
Wiped-on polyurethane is a surefire way to achieve a beautiful surface
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Pennsylvania Tall Clock - Part I
The hood is one-third of this curly maple masterpiece, but it's half the work
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Laminate Trimmers
The best machines are stable, easy to use with one hand, and don't require extra tools to adjust
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Graceful Glass Doors
Delicate muntins require exacting machine work and handwork, but they create doors of elegant proportions
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Talking Shop with Hank Gilpin
If he were a piece of wood, he would be, "White oak-wire brushed and without a finish. That's me."
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Why Use Nails in Fine Furniture
They're the best fasteners to use for many applications
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Traditional Hammer Veneering
A low-tech method gives high-style results
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Altering the Colors of Dyes and Stains
Learn how to "read" the color of a dye or stain and you'll better control the color of your work.
