#171–July/Aug 2004

Articles

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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.