September/October 2008

Feature Articles		Page
5 ESSENTIAL JIGS FOR THE ROUTER TABLE by Peter Schlebecker Great fixtures and fences offer better control and new possibilities		32
TOOL TEST: BENCH CHISELS by Chris Gochnour 23 brands go head to head in a real-world test		38
SIDE TABLE WITH A TWIST by Chris Gochnour Classic English table is a shape-shifter		44
BLOTCH-FREE CHERRY by Mark Schofield We tried every known approach and emerged with the surefire winners		52
A LOW CONSOLE FOR HOME THEATER by Steve Casey Versatile cabinet fits today's technology		58
CUT A MORTISE IN MINUTES by Christian Becksvoort Drill out the waste, then use a unique chiseling technique to handle the rest		64
THE RULE JOINT DONE RIGHT by Michael Zuba Attractive drop-leaf joint revolves around precise layout and matching router bits		68
5 OVERLOOKED WOODS by Anissa Kapsales Well-known out West, but available everywhere		74
Departments		Page
ON THE WEB		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
METHODS OF WORK		14
TOOLS & MATERIALS		20
FUNDAMENTALS Get safer, cleaner cuts on your tablesaw		26
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		80
Q & A		84
MASTER CLASS Pinned miter combines strength and beauty		90
ADVERTISER INDEX		101
HOW THEY DID IT The back cover explained		102
BACK COVER Arc of a career

5 Essential Jigs for the Router Table, Tool Test: Bench Chisels, Side Table with a Twist, Blotch-Free Cherry, A Low Console for Home Theater, Cut a Mortise in Minutes, The Rule Joint Done Right, 5 Overlooked Woods