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#225–Mar/Apr 2012

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4 Way to Top a Box

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Are You Sanding Right?

Random-orbit sanders are not as foolproof as they seem
Glass Doors Made Easy

You can do it all on the tablesaw
Build a Curved-Front Desk

A smart approach to the joinery makes it an easier build
Tool Test: Jointer/Planer Combination Machines

New breed of affordable machines lets you do more in less space
The Best Woodworker You've Never Heard of

For 55 years, the amazing Jere Osgood has blended modesty and mastery
Marquetry, the Italian Way

There is no faster or easier method
Plywood for Woodworking

Four types are all you need
A Honing Guide is the Great Equalizer

Get your chisels and planes as sharp as the pros', guaranteed
How to Use a Honing Guide

Learn how to use a honing guide and get your chisels and planes super-sharp with greater ease
Angled Mortise is Better than Angled Tenon

Q: I’m making a chair, and the front is wider than the back. The side rails and legs are joined with mortise-and-tenons. Should I use angled mortises with straight tenons,…
Empty Your Compressor After Every Use

Q: I’ve just bought a compressor. Is it OK to leave the tank under pressure between uses? Declan Langdale, Macclenny, FL A: I spoke with Dough Schlefke, the National Service…
Seal Miter Joints Before Glue-Up

Q: I’ve heard that sizing a miter joint before glue-up strengthens the joint. Is that true, and how should I apply it? Jo Jetsy, Mount Sinai, NY A: Glue sizing…
Level Tablesaw Wings for Better Cuts

Q: The cast-iron wings on my new tablesaw are not level with the table in the center. At the far edges, they are about 0.015 in. higher. Will that difference…
Sand-Shading Brings Marquetry and Inlay to Life

Create a 3-D effect for a stunning result
Whimsical table, serious structure

Learn how Jere Osgood deals with the construction challenges in his Wave table.
Water Table

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Box Making Tips and Tricks

Learn how to cut attractive V-groove dadoes for your finest boxes. Plus, a super-simple shellac-based finish.
Is a Jointer/Planer Combo Machine Right for You?

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of jointer/planer combination machines

#225–Mar/Apr 2012

On the Cover

4 Way to Top a Box

The Magazine

Articles

Are You Sanding Right?

Glass Doors Made Easy

Build a Curved-Front Desk

Tool Test: Jointer/Planer Combination Machines

The Best Woodworker You've Never Heard of

Marquetry, the Italian Way

Plywood for Woodworking

A Honing Guide is the Great Equalizer

How to Use a Honing Guide

Angled Mortise is Better than Angled Tenon

Empty Your Compressor After Every Use

Seal Miter Joints Before Glue-Up

Level Tablesaw Wings for Better Cuts

Sand-Shading Brings Marquetry and Inlay to Life

Whimsical table, serious structure

Water Table

Online Extras

Box Making Tips and Tricks

Is a Jointer/Planer Combo Machine Right for You?

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