January/February 2008

Feature Articles		Page
MY DREAM KITCHEN by Norm Abram Norm's 20 essential tips for making cabinets to suit a modern lifestyle		34
ONE EDITOR'S FOOLPROOF FINISH by Mark Schofield Beautifies, protects, wipes on, dries quickly, enough said		42
THE RIGHT EDGE FOR YOUR TABLETOP by Garrett Hack Go beyond router-bit profiles for custom edges that stand out		46
MILL LUMBER SAFELY by Michael C. Fortune A bandsaw and a jigsaw make the process less intimidating		52
PENNSYLVANIA SPICE BOX by Steve Latta Small chest is a craftsman's showcase		58
AUTHENTIC SHAKER KNOBS by Christian Becksvoort Turn and attach a classic knob in minutes		68
WOOD PLANES MADE EASY by David Finck Make a smoothing plane to rival the best metal ones on the market		72
FIVE SMART REPAIRS FOR VENEERING MISTAKES by Stuart Lipp How to make invisible fixes for common problems		78
Departments		Page
ON THE WEB		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
METHODS OF WORK		12
TOOLS & MATERIALS		18
FUNDAMENTALS The five-minute dovetail		26
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		84
Q & A		90
MASTER CLASS Line-and-berry inlay		96
FINISH LINE Dyes bring out best in figured maple		102
ADVERTISER INDEX		111
HOW THEY DID IT The back cover explained		112
BACK COVER Arts and Crafts and beyond

My Dream Kitchen, One Editor's Foolproof Finish, The Right Edge for Your Tabletop, Mill Lumber Safely, Pennsylvania Spice Box, Authentic Shaker Knobs, Wood Planes Made Easy, Five Smart Repairs for Veneering Mistakes