#226–May/June 2012
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Tool Test: Bench Grinders for Woodworkers
Slow-speed grinders give a fresh edge quickly, without burning
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How to Speed Up Your Work with Spacer Blocks
Little blocks simplify all kinds of joinery
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All-Wood Drawer Slides
Full-extention slides that are as pretty as the rest of your piece
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Better than Paint
Pigmented lacquer is smoother, brighter, and more durable for fine cabinetry.
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How to Build a Dado Jig
Clever guide guarantees a perfect fit for shelves of any thickness.
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How to Build Your Own Front Door
Easier than you think to make and install, a custom door stands out
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Pens Make Great Gifts
With a few specialty tools, you can turn your nicest scraps into keepsakes
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Tips For Square Glue-Ups
Follow these basic steps for flawless results
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Turn Your Shoulder Plane into a Star Performer
A bit of work on the blade makes a big difference
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How to Handle Cross-Grain Veneer
Q: I’d like to use 1/16-in.-thick shopsawn veneer on a solid-wood drawer front. Will I have any problems if I lay the veneer perpendicular to the substrate? Nick Brygidyr, Montreal,…
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Why a Mallet Beats a Hammer
Q: Why are mallets better than hammers for woodworking? And should I get a square-headed mallet or a round one? Dan Perez, Anaheim, CA A: The heft of a regular…
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Bandsaw is Better for Rough Ripping
Q: I’ve heard that using a half-fence, which extends to just the middle of a tablesaw blade, is a safer way to rip, especially with wide stock. Should I be…
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Upgrade a Compressor Drain Valve
Q: The air compressor shown in FWW #225 (p. 88) appeared to have its drain valve replaced with a ball valve. How do I do that to my own compressor?…
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Non-Yellowing Finishes
Preserve the lightness of maple with these finish options.
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Applied carving
Best way to make carvings that stand proud of a surface
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Japanese Lattice
Learn how John Reed Fox assembled the decorative latticework in his cabinet, featured on the back cover. From Fine Woodworking #226
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Refined Over Time
Learn how John Reed Fox assembled the decorative latticework in his cabinet
Articles
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Dado Jig Tackles Shelves of Any Thickness
Learn how to cut accurate dadoes using this fully adjustable router jig.
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Bench Grinder Basics
Learn how to use a conventional bench grinder for perfect bevels on your chisels and plane irons
