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July/August 2009
Issue No. 206




On the Cover: Guide to using wood grain





Features
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SHAKER CHEST OF DRAWERS
by Christian Becksvoort
A pro's jigs and tips simplify joinery on chests of any size
34
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Finish Recipe: Traditional Oil and Varnish
A VISIT TO THE SHARPENING DOCTOR
by Steve Scott
Two readers hone their skills with help from our expert
42
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A Prescription for Sharpening Woes
DESIGNING WITH GRAIN
by Jason Roberts
English-walnut sideboard demonstrates how grain patterns can take a piece to the next level
48
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HIGH-GLOSS FINISH MADE SIMPLE
by Sean Clarke
Automotive polish makes it fast and foolproof
55
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Create a High Gloss in Minutes
SUCCESS WITH LARGE SLABS
by Doug Mooberry and Michael Zuba
From flattening to butterfly keys, how to handle one-of-a-kind pieces of wood
60
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MORTISERS FOR ALL BUDGETS
by Tim Albers
If you can cut mortises quickly, furniture making is faster and more fun
66
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HOW TO VENEER A SUNBURST
by Mark Arnold
Dazzling tabletop, step by step
72
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Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw


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CONTRIBUTORS
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LETTERS
10
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METHODS OF WORK
14
Two-part hold-down makes routing safer Subscribers
No-math layout for drawer pulls Subscribers
Two clever clamp racks Subscribers
Safer way to rout vertical workpieces Subscribers
Plastic tubing protects sharp tools Subscribers
Put a straight edge on a bowed board Subscribers

TOOLS & MATERIALS
20
The monster truck of mobile bases
Lumber metal detector works well up to 1/8 in. deep
One bit cuts 16 different rabbets and flush-trims, too
Value-priced planes shine after tune-up

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Plane Wars: Who Begot Who

FUNDAMENTALS
24
Ripping on the tablesaw Subscribers

A CLOSER LOOK
30
Wood allergies Subscribers

READERS GALLERY
80
Share photos of your work

Q & A
84
Offset rabbets make double doors stronger Subscribers
Low-dust lubricant for a tablesaw Subscribers
Identifying finishes for repair Subscribers
Round the edges of every plane blade? Subscribers
Tips for buying roughsawn lumber Subscribers

MASTER CLASS
88
Beautiful border frames a sunburst tabletop Subscribers

ONLINE EXTRA
A Convex Decorative Edge-Banding

ADVERTISER INDEX
96
Online index to our advertisers

HOW THEY DID IT
98
Ming masterpiece, joint by joint

BACK COVER
Forensic furniture making

ONLINE EXTRA
Pro Portfolio: A Musician in the Workshop


July/August 2009
July/August 2009
Issue No. 206




On the Cover:
Guide to using wood grain