#225–Mar/Apr 2012
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Are You Sanding Right?
Random-orbit sanders are not as foolproof as they seem.
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Glass Doors Made Easy
You can do it all on the tablesaw
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Build a Curved-Front Desk
A smart approach to the joinery makes it an easier build
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Tool Test: Jointer/Planer Combination Machines
New breed of affordable machines lets you do more in less space
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The Best Woodworker You've Never Heard of
For 55 years, the amazing Jere Osgood has blended modesty and mastery
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Marquetry, the Italian Way
There is no faster or easier method
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Plywood for Woodworking
Four types are all you need
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A Honing Guide is the Great Equalizer
Get your chisels and planes as sharp as the pros', guaranteed
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How to Use a Honing Guide
Learn how to use a honing guide and get your chisels and planes super-sharp with greater ease
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sand-Shading Brings Marquetry and Inlay to Life
Create a 3-D effect for a stunning result
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Whimsical table, serious structure
Learn how Jere Osgood deals with the construction challenges in his Wave table.
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Water Table
Jere Osgood's sycamore table, made for a house by the ocean, embodies his love of the seashore.
Articles
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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.
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Is a Jointer/Planer Combo Machine Right for You?
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of jointer/planer combination machines
