#231–Jan/Feb 2013

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Greene and Greene: Master the Details

Perfect the classic cloud lift and ebony accents while building this iconic bed

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Articles

Two Techniques for Bed-Bolt Alignment

Learn how two simple jigs can make installing bed bolts a breeze
The Best Way to Fit Tenons

Machines will get you close, but only a handplane will deliver a piston fit
How To Cut Dovetails on the Tablesaw

Make better, faster through-dovetails, with a trick for perfect half-blinds, too
The Soul of Nakashima

Mira Nakashima carries her father’s legacy forward
Supercharge Your Rip Fence

Smart base supports a host of essential accessories
Build a Shaker Stool with Hand Tools

Make one in any size while honing your skills
How to Turn Furniture Parts

Part 1: A smooth, even cylinder is the foundation
How to Sharpen Your Turning Tools

Get an edge on the four essential turning tools for peak performance
4 Must-Have Handsaws

These tools can be faster and more accurate than machines
Tips for Drawer Runners and Kickers

Q:Recently I built one of Christian Becksvoort’s Shaker tables ("Shaker Classic, 2 Ways," FWW #210). Unfortunately, when I clamped on the drawer runners and kickers, they slid around in the…
Chamfer End Grain Without Tearout

Q:What’s the best way to chamfer end grain with a block plane? My edges look torn out and uneven. Don Riley, Missoula, MT A: Aim for an even facet on…
Best Dye for Curved Veneer

Q:I veneered the curved pieces of my serpentine sideboard with hide glue. Can I use a waterbased dye on it? I’ve heard that it can make the veneer bubble up.…
Curved Panels for Furniture

Solid, kerf-bent core can be tapered, too
Uncompromising Adirondack

Take a detailed look at the anatomy of Robert Erickson's comfortable, weatherproof Adirondack chair.
Adirondack Unbound

See how chair maker Robert Erickson took the traditional Adirondack chair in a bold new direction.