#175–Jan/Feb 2005

Articles

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  Anatomy of a Bed

  Different styles share basic construction details
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  Corner Cupboard

  This space-saving piece enhances any room
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  An Oil-and-Wax Finish

  This low-luster finish highlights the wood and is easy to apply and renew
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  Flatten Boards Without a Jointer

  A sled lets you use just your planer to mill lumber to any thickness.
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  Shape Wood with Rasps and Files

  Rasps and files are often-overlooked shaping tools that remove stock quickly and effortlessly.
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  A Lesson in Basic Joinery

  Practice cutting dadoes and rabbets while building a handy organizer.
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  Drawing Big Curves

  Let drawing tools, jigs, and a little intuition help you design graceful furniture.
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  27 Books Every Woodworker Should Read

  Experts and editors weigh in on the volumes that fostered and fed their careers
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  Universal Electric Motors

  A look at how to choose one and how to keep it running smoothly
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  Fundamentals: Listen to Your Tools

  Certain noises may be telling you that something is wrong
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  A Stronger Miter

  Reinforcing with a mortise and tenon locks the pieces in perfect position and adds strength to an otherwise weak joint
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  Easy-to-Make Stains Offer Unique Effects

  Chemical stains are usually lightfast, transparent and less prone to bleeding and transfer than man-made dyes