#164–July/Aug 2003

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Choosing Marking Tools

Marking, mortise and combination gauges come in myriad styles and prices

Finishing Mahogany

Transform the light-pink color of freshly milled mahogany into the deep, rich shades of old-world furniture
Build a Computer Desk

This sturdy, attractive desk offers plenty of work surface up top and efficient storage below.
Choosing a Compressor

The way you work and the tools you use determine your air-supply needs
Lamination Bending

Produce strong, tightly bent parts with minimal springback
Clamp Storage Solutions

Three woodworkers offer clever ways to keep clamps organized
Breaking with Convention

For a cutting-edge bureau design, you sometimes have to bend the rules
User's Guide to Block Planes

Furniture maker Chris Gochnour presents the five common tasks he tackles with the handiest plane in the shop.
Decorative Veneering

Assembling a complex pattern requires only basic tools and a logical approach