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Woodworker’s Journal – November/December 2002

Matt Hocking — Fri, 01 Nov 2002 19:20:31 +0000

Projects

Bombe Jewelry Box: A swollen chest describes the box — and your pride after building your own slot mortise jig and carving coves on the table saw

Greene & Greene Robinson Table: The designers’ elegant pedestal table with its beautiful, exposed wooden slides

Kitchen Island: Build an island of gastronomic delight with a nod to an old-fashioned butcher’s table

Techniques

Cutting Coves into a Box: Use a table saw and an angled fence to create perfect coves

Advanced Template Routing: A two-step process for template routing on thick pieces

Table Saw Basics (Part III): A variety of jigs for this versatile shop workhorse

Finishing: The debate on Polyurethanes – oil or water

Reviews

Today’s Shop: 10 top router accessories

Shop Test: State-of-the-art router features

Matt Hocking — Sun, 01 Sep 2002 18:24:44 +0000

Projects

Jigs & Fixtures: A system for storing and aligning your sanding disks

Bedside Table: A curved panel nightstand completes the three-piece bowfront bedroom suite

Grill Chef’s Portable Cutting Board: A clever design with built-in handles makes it easy to carry this cutting board out to the grill

Mackintosh Chair: This breakfast bar chair takes its inspiration from one of the best known designers of the 19th century

Techniques

Building up Curved Drawers: Create a bending form for plywood sandwiches

Table Saw Basics (Part II): Making the most out of your table saw with cutting, crosscutting and shaping tips

Finishing: A user’s guide to Pigment

Reviews

Tool Review: Rating Stationary Router Tables

Today’s Shop: Options for Dovetail Jigs