#113–July/Aug 1995

Articles

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  Buying Lumber

  Know what to look for and what to avoid
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  Polyurethane Glue

  This one-part alternative to epoxy fills gaps and sands easily
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  Files, Rasps, and Rifflers

  Mario Rodriguez provides a guide to files, rasps, and other effective but underappreciated shaping tools.
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  Taking the Spray-Finish Plunge

  A spray system can improve finish quality and increase your productivity
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  Which Spray System Is Right for You?

  What's good and not so good about four kinds of sprayers
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  Shelving, Plain and Simple

  Strong, versatile and easy to make, these shelf units use inexpensive materials
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  Buying the Best

  When is a top-of-the-line hand tool worth the extra cost?
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  Strategies for Clamping

  Work on a flat surface, and test-fit everything first
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  Through Mortise-and-Tenon Joinery

  Cut mortises first for clean, accurate results.
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  Compression Chuck for a Lathe

  Shop-built chuck holds bowls tightly, so you can turn a foot
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  Patternmaker's Vises

  The most versatile work-holding device ever bolted to a bench