#141–Mar/April 2000

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Trestle Table with Breadboard Ends

Cut all of the joints for this classic cherry dining table before cutting any of the shapes.

Gluing and Clamping Strategies

Lots of tape, lots of cauls and lots of clamps make glue-ups easy
Turning a Parking Place into a Great Shop Space

Expansion and a thoughtful layout make an excellent professional workshop from a two-car garage
Graduated Drawers

A little arithmetic is all it takes to enliven the proportions and increase the utility of a case, a cabinet or a built-in
Think Finish First

Before you start your next furniture project, consider a finish's appearance, its method of application and its durability
Basswood, Linden or Lime

By any name, this wood, a carver's delight, proves that it's sometimes good to be weak and bland
Shop-Built Horizontal Mortiser

Using a router and two sliding tables, this homemade setup is a versatile joint-making machine
Dust Collection for the One-Man Shop

How to get the most performance for 1-hp to 2-hp dust collectors
Wood Moves

Warped lumber is less of a problem if you monitor moisture content and take steps to reduce variations in humidity
Selecting a Finish

Before you start your next furniture project, consider a finish's appearance, its method of application, and its durability.