#176–Mar/April 2005

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Six Essential Glues

These adhesives handle most furniture-making needs

Finishing Walnut

Dyes and glazing bring out the best in this traditional hardwood
A Benchtop Bench

For routing and handwork, this minibench raises the action to a comfortable height
Fortify Your Joinery

Hidden corner blocks add great strength where it's needed
Dado Heads

We tested 15 sets for smoothness of cuts
Walnut Pedestal Table

A router jig makes easy work of shaping round and curved parts for this Regency-style pedestal table.
All About Picture Framing

Make professional-quality, custom frames at a fraction of the cost.
Install Inset Doors With Ease

Four-step process uses the jointer and tablesaw to guarantee a perfect fit
Making a Cutlist

A chart that details the parts for your project will prevent the inconvenience of not buying enough material and the expense of buying too much
Curved Stretcher Adds Grace and Legroom

Leaving the stock extra long until the last moment can compensate for unforeseen discrepancies.
True Grit

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