#225–Mar/Apr 2012

Articles

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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 Table Saw Wings for Better Cuts

  A level table will make crosscuts smoother and safer.
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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.

Online Extras

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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.