#226–May/June 2012

Articles

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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

  For safest rough ripping, use the bandsaw rather than the tablesaw.
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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

Online Extras

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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