November/December 2007

Feature Articles		Page
GET SERIOUS ABOUT CLAMPING by Roman Rabiej Most woodworkers are underclamping their joints		36
QUICK, STURDY BOOKCASE by Martin Milkovits Learn to taper sliding dovetails for easier assembly.		42
THREE FEDERAL LEGS by Jeff Gross Power tools speed the process, banding adds style		48
FURNITURE KIDS WILL LOVE by Jeff Miller Follow your imagination but don't lose sight of safety		54
SPRAY-GUN CHOICES by Mitchell Kohanek A fast, flawless finish costs less than you think		60
A MODERN BENCH by Mark Edmundson Straightforward joints, graceful curves, and a woven cord seat		66
USING HAND SCREWS by Garrett Hack Time-honored tool is still first choice for a variety of shop tasks		74
A QUICK COURSE IN SKETCHUP by Tim Killen This powerful 3-D drawing program is easy to use?and it's free		78
Departments		Page
ON THE WEB		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
METHODS OF WORK		14
TOOLS & MATERIALS		22
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? White oak vs. red oak		28
Q & A		30
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		84
FUNDAMENTALS Handheld router basics		90
MASTER CLASS Carve a rosette		96
A CLOSER LOOK Water-based finishes		102
ADVERTISER INDEX		111
HOW THEY DID IT The back cover explained		112
BACK COVER Beautiful, the hard way

Get Serious About Clamping; Quick, Sturdy Bookcase; Three Federal Legs; Furniture Kids Will Love; Spray-Gun Choices; A Modern Bench; Using Hand Screws; A Quick Course in SketchUp