#178–July/Aug 2005

Articles

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  Coffee Table Puts Joinery on Display

  Harmonious details will work in tables of many sizes.
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  A Better Tapering Jig

  Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled
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  The Virtues of Black Walnut

  Long favored by furniture makers, it's beautiful, plentiful. and easy to work
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  Choosing Sandpaper

  For power sanding, new abrasives are worth the extra cost
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  A Little Masterpiece

  Block-front document cabinet will challenge your skills
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  Benchtop Mortisers

  Make mortises quickly and easily with these compact, square-hole-drilling machines
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  Conquering Crown Molding

  Accurate measurements, careful cuts, and the right tools make this method fast and flawless
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  Hone Your Hand-Tool Skills

  A handful of exercises develops competence and confidence with chisels, planes, and saws.
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  The Humble Coping Saw, a Shop Workhorse

  A coping saw is a modest but versatile hand tool that excels at cutting all kinds of curves.
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  Inside Sharpening Stones

  Discover the differences between natural and man-made products
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  How to Cut Tapered Sliding Dovetails

  Hand-cut method is fast and simple
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  Protect Inlay with Selective Staining

  The secret to leaving inlaid areas unstained is to apply a clear finish beforehand

Online Extras

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  Shopmade Table Saw Tapering Jig

  Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled

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