#253–Mar/Apr 2016

Articles

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  Table Saw Blades for Joinery

  Cut joinery faster and cleaner with a set of four blades.
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  A Pro's Secret to a Perfect Finish

  Peter Gedrys explains when to use a grain filler to get a deep, lustrous look.
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  Benchtop Planers

  The best machines produce smooth, parallel surfaces on your lumber
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  These Puppies Have Bite

  Clever workbench jigs grip workpieces of any size or shape.
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  Learn to Resaw

  Tim Rousseau shares expert tips on setting up a bandsaw to cut perfect veneers and custom parts.
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  Build a Longboard

  Make something fun while learning new skills
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  Energized Door Panels

  Pierced and carved, these panels add punch to any piece
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  Mitered Dovetails

  A bit of chisel work adds sophistication to a mitered dovetail joint.
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  Sculptural Bowls

  Shaping beautiful curves from plywood
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  Looking Back On How Sam Maloof Makes A Rocker

  Take a look back at this classic article from FWW #42, in which the celebrated furniture maker Sam Maloof explains how he makes his timeless rocker designs.
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  Hardware Determines the Design

  Building a case for ornate ironwork
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  A New Home for Old Hardware

  Tomas Braverman had this special set of hand-forged hardware for decades before he finally built the piece that it was meant to embellish—a Spanish chest, or vargueno, designed to hold…

Online Extras

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  Veneering Unplugged

  An inexpensive but effective way to get into veneering and bent laminations.