#246–Mar/Apr 2015

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Secrets to a Perfect Mitered Box

Learn how to create a seamless grain match and gap-free joints for mitered boxes.

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Perfect Tenons by Machine

Fit tenons fast using the tablesaw and bandsaw
Oak Chest on Stand

Design details evoke vintage English Arts and Crafts
Lather Up: Soap-Flake Finish

Pure soap flakes produce a beautiful finish.
Keep Your Doors Closed

Handmade latches add function and flair to your furniture
Federal Details Transform a Simple Table

Tapers, veneer, and inlay give this table style to spare.
4 Planes for Joinery

Get perfect dadoes, grooves, rabbets, and tenons in no time
Every Woodworker Needs a Cutting Gauge

This must-have layout tool will help you get tight joints every time.
Creating a Cabinet

Inspiration, input, and pilfered details converge in a compelling design
Use Patterns to Guide Your Work

From milling to jointery to shaping, these full-size templates are a roadmap to success
Dress Up Your Drawer Fronts

Add veneer and cock beading to make your furniture pop
Assembling a Parquetry Pattern

Go step by step through Jason Andrew Hernandez's process as he assembles a parquetry pattern for the tabletop he designed. This one depicts farmland as seen from above.
Parquetry Landscape

Jason Andrew Hernandez crafts intricate parquetry tableaux for his tables and cabinets, fitting together small rectangles of thick, shopsawn veneer in geometric patterns. This table is designed to look like…