November/ December 2003

Feature Articles		Page
VERSATILE SHELLAC by Peter Gedrys No other finish seals and colors wood quite like shellac does		40
GLUING UP TABLETOPS by Gary Rogowski Strategies for milling, matching, gluing, and clamping large panels		46
STRINGING AND BANDING MADE EASY by Dan Faia Low-tech tools deliver high-style results		52
SUPPORT STANDS by Mark Schofield When working with large or heavy stock, these shop helpers increase safety and accuracy ON OUR WEB SITE: Video tips on using support stands		58
BUILT-IN BASICS by Tony O'Malley Level bases, modular construction, and scribing to walls are keys to success		62
QUICK AND STURDY DRAWER CONSTRUCTION by Lonnie Bird Build elegant drawers in record time		70
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO CROWN MOLDINGS by Philip C. Lowe Combine classic profiles to match any period or style		74
CHAIR MAKING SIMPLIFIED by Garrett Hack Basic side chair won't compromise comfort, strength or style		80
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Safer, cleaner cuts on the miter saw; Planing twisted boards		14
NOTES & COMMENT Canadian school produces professional woodworkers		24
TOOLS & MATERIALS Compact spray unit packs a lot of power; Lie-Nelson's new spokeshave		30
RULES OF THUMB Choose the right joint for the job		36
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		88
A CLOSER LOOK How yellow glue works		94
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Storage for unfinished projects; The board-foot rule		104
MASTER CLASS Make your own bandings		116
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		128
FINISH LINE Touching up defects and mistakes		129

Versatile Shellac, Gluing Up Tabletops, Stringing and Banding Made Easy, Support Stands, Built-In Basics, Quick and Sturdy Drawer Construction, An Illustrated Guide to Crown Moldings, Chair Making Simplified