March/April 2006

Feature Articles		Page
KEEPING TABLETOPS FLAT by Christian Becksvoort Three ways to keep a top from cupping while letting it move with the seasons		32
TOOL TEST: PORTABLE DUST COLLECTORS by Michael Standish Affordable and mobile, 1-1/2-hp machines can do the job if you follow two simple rules		38
BEADING A DRAWER by Steve Latta Applied molding disguises gaps, adds a sophisticated look		44
MAINTAINING A FINISH by Teri Masaschi Despite the wide range of products, a simple waxing is best		50
DURABLE OUTDOOR TABLE by David Bedrosian Ipé table will seat six and weather many seasons		54
TOOL TEST: DOVETAIL SAWS by Chris Gochnour To cut dovetails by hand, you need a fast-cutting saw that's easy to control		62
SMART, STYLISH CUTTING BOARDS by Tim Albers Consider the cargo when orienting the grain and shaping the board		68
SHOPMADE PLANER TABLE by Andy Beasley Low-cost, adjustable table prevents snipe		72
FURNITURE FOR YOUR NEXT TV by Steve Casey Flat-panel screens and shallow boxes offer new design possibilities		74
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Carousel holds lathe tools; Dado sizing board; Support for long boards		12
NOTES & COMMENT Students take home a love for hand tools		20
TOOLS & MATERIALS New pin nailers adjust automatically for nail length; Trio of Veritas spokeshaves improves on predecessors		26
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		80
FUNDAMENTALS Managing wood moisture		84
Q & A The strongest way to lay out dovetails; Coloring wood filler for a perfect match; Are there aftermarket riving knives?		90
MASTER CLASS Sharpening a dovetail saw		94
FINISH LINE Does oiling wood enhance its figure?		106
ADVERTISER INDEX		110

Keeping Tabletops Flat; Portable Dust Collectors; Beading a Drawer; Maintaining a Finish; Durable Outdoor Table; Dovetail Saws; Smart, Stylish Cutting Boards; Shopmade Planer Table, Furniture for Your Next TV