#239–Mar/Apr 2014
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How to Get Better Results with Polyurethane
Combine brushing with wiped-on coats for an easy, durable sheen.
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Master the Jointer
Veteran instructor shows how to get better results and stay safe
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Uncommon Arts & Crafts
Going beyond Stickley to uncover the riches of a many-faceted movement
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Add a Gallery to Any Desk
Universal tips for increasing storage and adding charm to any desk design.
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How to Cut and Fit Perfect Dovetail Pins (Part 2)
Scribe the tails accurately and the rest is simple handwork
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Skill Building Hand-Tool Exercises
Practice, and you'll gain better control over your tools.
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How to Prep Rough Lumber with Hand Tools
With this bedrock skill, you can flatten any size board, freeing you from the limitations of your machines
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Make Your Legs Stand Out with Inlaid Feet
A touch of contrast goes a long way.
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Clear Chips as You Rout
Q:When routing mortises like in “A Guide to Guide Bushings” (FWW #207), I use a bit that’s the same size as the mortise, but my mortises always get packed with…
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Prevent Staining from Clamp Pads
Q:My clamps have plastic pads that leave stains on the wood. Will these stains affect my finish? Russel Chandler, Perham, MN A: I know just what you're talking about, and…
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Use a Pencil to Lay Out Chamfers
Q:What’s the best tool for laying out a nice, even chamfer all around a workpiece: a marking gauge or a pencil? Isaac Sanders, Starkville, MS A: For this type of…
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Making a Splash
No lathe is used for the creation of these droplet bowls. See how Danny Kamerath does it.
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Splash
Danny Kamerath crafts droplet bowls in a range of sizes and shapes.
