#172–Sept/Oct 2004
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Favorite Finishing Products
A pro reveals the best abrasives, finishes, and repair products on the market
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A Shaker Blanket Chest
Dovetails, figured wood, and traditional moldings enhance this timeless piece
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CAD on a Budget
Computer-aided design software gives you the flexibility to modify designs instantly
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Sliding Doors for Furniture
Build attractive doors that slide smoothly
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Bar Clamps, Head to Head
We test 15 clamps for ease of use and accuracy
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Perfect Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
A plunge router, a tablesaw, and a couple of jigs make the process almost foolproof
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Pennsylvania Tall Clock - Part II
The base and waist support the hood and give this clock stature
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Turned Drawer Pulls
Making your own knobs is a fast way to add custom details to your furniture projects
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Using a Card Scraper
Chairmaker Brian Boggs shares his secrets for using a scraper to prepare the surface of a board.
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Determining Grain Direction
Rules of Thumb: Understanding wood grain improves your success with hand and power tools
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Carving Leaves on a Turned Post
Once mastered, these techniques for carving leaves can be used to carve a variety of patterns on turned posts.
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An Antique Painted Finish
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