February/March 2005

Issue # 169

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Table of Contents

Articles		Page
NEW SLIDERS IN A DAY by Michael P. Keyes Replace those clunky old draggers or French doors with a smooth and quiet space saver		52
4-1/2-IN. ANGLE GRINDERS by David Crosby With the right wheel, this versatile tool can cut and shape wood, masonry, or metal		58
BUILDING A CRAFTSMAN-STYLE HUTCH by Rex Alexander Behind the pleasing proportions lies a simple assembly of boxes, frames, and mail-order components		63
BETTER FRAMING WITH FACTORY-BUILT WALLS by Fernando Pag�s Ruiz Delivered to your site, prefabricated panels can save time and improve quality on production houses or a custom home		68
START WITH BATTERBOARDS by Jim Blodgett Ensure a square, level building project from the get-go		72
IS YOUR WIRING SAFE? by Clifford A. Popejoy Inspect the electrical panel and exposed wiring to identify safety risks and upgrade options		74
THE NO-MOLD FINISHED BASEMENT by Andy Engel Rigid insulation is the key to a comfortable living space		78
HOME ELEVATORS by Gary Striegler A residential elevator can reduce the price of your new home, and it'll do the heavy lifting if you can't		84
FASTER, STRONGER HORSES by John Spier One carpenter's favorite sawhorses, made in 15 minutes		88
A HOUSE IN HIDING by Bridget Cahill It looks like a storage building. But beyond the barnlike facade, there's a comfortable cottage for two with a beautiful view.		90
PLYWOOD VS. OSB by Sean Groom New-generation panels mean decade-old notions are no way to choose sheathing. Here's what you need to know.		94

Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		10
CROSS SECTION Behind the scenes of home-improvement TV		20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Angle-grinder dust collection, PVC-pipe patch		30
TOOLS & MATERIALS The Coper, Safety plugs, Wheelbarrow, New jigsaw		36
BREAKTIME		44
FINISHING TOUCHES Trimming the walls		100
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Frost vs. pier foundation, How to insulate a shed roof		104
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Exterior glues, Shelf supports		112
DRAWING BOARD Cornice returns dress up a house		124
MASTER CARPENTER Large-scale bridle joints		134
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		144
GREAT MOMENTS The First Day of Summer Vacation		146

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