December 1995/ January 1996

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SHOPPING FOR A CHOPSAW STAND by Gary M. Katz If you've been working with your saw on the floor and your work propped up on 2x4 blocks, it may be time to get off your knees		44
RAISING ROOF TRUSSES by Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin Careful preparation can allow a good-size roof to be framed and sheathed in a day		50
- Let a crane do the heavy lifting		55
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS REMODEL by Julie Thomas A Victorian duplex is gutted and rebuilt for a single family		56
COMMON MOISTURE PROBLEMS by Marc Rosenbaum Three case studies illustrate the importance of controlling humidity and air leakage		60
- Tools for troubleshooting		64
REGLAZING WINDOWS AND DOORS by William T. Cox Jr. Replacing glass in wooden frames is painless with the right tools and techniques		65
WORKING WITH MELAMINE by Rex A. Alexander Laminate-covered substrate produces a washable cabinet at a lower cost than hardwood panels		68
- Clearing up the confusion about decorative laminated panels		73
A SMALL, AFFORDABLE HOUSE by Bruce Caswell A veteran builder reduces cost with a wood-post foundation, plywood siding and other choices		74
SAFETY FIXTURES FOR TABLE SAWS, SHAPERS by Stephen Winchester Push sticks, push blocks and featherboards keep work on the table and against the fence		78
OPENING KITCHENS TO EVERYONE by Sam Clark Careful layout and varied counter heights make kitchens more accessible to people of different physical conditions		80
- Choose appliances for ease of access and control		82
EASY BORING IN CONCRETE, MASONRY, STONE by Bruce Greenlaw Choose the appropriate drill and bit for the job, then respect their limitations		84
WORKING SAFELY ON THE ROOF by Howard Stein Complying with OSHA fall-protection regulations takes a commitment to using safety gear correctly		90
RETHINKING THE SHINGLE STYLE by Raymond Beeler and Joanne Douvas Rather than simply styling a house to look like its predecessors, the architects studied past examples to formulate formal design principles		94
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LETTERS Cutting old trees, Stuffing bread in pipes, Sealing green timbers		4
Q & A Venting a shed roof, Water in a compressor		14
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Invisible drywall butt joints, Conduit panel carrier		22
CROSS SECTION OSB siding and mushroom growth, Wood-research lab		32
FINISHING TOUCHES Taken out of context		100
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Hitachi 10-in. miter saw, Wood storm/screen door		108
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Metal bracing for walls, Putty knives		120
REVIEWS The Art of Kitchen Design, Designing With Tile, Stone & Brick		149
GREAT MOMENTS Straightening warped doors		154

Shopping for a Chopsaw Stand; Raising Roof Trusses; An Arts and Crafts Remodel; Common Moisture Problems; Reglazing Windows and Doors; Working with Melamine; A Small, Affordable House; Safety Fixtures for Table Saws, Shapers; Opening Kitchens to Everyone; Easy Boring in Concrete, Masonry, Stone; Working Safely on the Roof; Rethinking the Shingle Style