July/August 2007

Feature Articles		Page
HOW STRONG IS YOUR GLUE? by Mark Schofield We take six types to the breaking point, shattering some common wisdom in the process		36
10 BEST FIXES FOR FINISHING MISTAKES by Teri Masaschi Cures for common problems, and how to prevent them in the first place		41
A BACK FOR EVERY CABINET by Steve Latta The right choices balance strength, appearance, and efficiency		48
ADIRONDACK CHAIR by Tom Begnal Build this comfortable, lightweight version of an American classic		54
MITERED MOLDING SIMPLIFIES TRADITIONAL DOORS by Lonnie Bird Power-tool technique works for any molding profile		62
TOOL TEST: BENCHTOP DRILL PRESSES by Charlie Reina The best do everything a furniture maker needs		68
CENTER GUIDES FOR DRAWERS by Mark Edmundson There Shopmade guides ensure smooth action for wide drawers		72
ELEGANT VENEERED BOXES by Seth Janovsky Veneer creates striking patterns, yet construction is straightforward		78
Departments		Page
ON THE WEB		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
METHODS OF WORK Carver's stand holds 30 gouges, Improved sharpening-stone holder; Car jack simplifies cabinet installation; Soap keeps safety glasses from fogging; Square holes for square pegs; Dental floss gets glue into cracks; Handsaw doubles as sheet-goods carrier; Keep rare-earth magnets in place		14
TOOLS & MATERIALS New vacuum from Bosch tames dust and debris quietly; Fine chisels for finest work; Magnetic featherboard mounts easily on saw table; Honing guide has limitations; Practical jig for routing circules and ellipses		20
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Natural vs. synthetic brushes		26
FUNDAMENTALS Get the most from your bench chisels		32
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		84
Q & A Sharpening a curved scraper; Making small amounts of finish; Cut a lengthwise groove in a dowel; Cutting half-blind dovetails		86
A CLOSER LOOK Understanding figure in wood		92
MASTER CLASS Maple-leaf marquetry		104
ADVERTISER INDEX		107
HOW THEY DID IT Fine-feathered illusion (the back cover explained)		110
BACK COVER One unreal egg

How Strong Is Your Glue?, 10 Best Finishes for Fixing Mistakes, A Back for Every Cabinet, Adirondack Chair, Mitered Molding Simplifies Traditional Doors, Benchtop Drill Presses, Center Guides for Drawers, Elegant Veneered Boxes