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    #225–Mar/Apr 2012

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    4 Ways to Top a Box

    Low-tech lids open without hinges.

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    • random-orbit sander

      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

      Jere Osgood's sycamore table, made for a house by the ocean, embodies his love of the seashore.

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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.

    • jointer planer combo basics, review and tool test

      Is a Jointer/Planer Combo Machine Right for You?

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

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