March/ April 1999

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POP THE CURL IN CURLY MAPLE by Jeff Jewitt Woodworkers choose this species for its stunning figure. Here's how to bring out the best in this wood.		38
- Light or dark, how do you want your curl?		41
WHERE FURNITURE MEETS THE FLOOR by Mario Rodriguez These four traditional bases change the look and style of the same chest		42
- cutting on the tablesaw.		42
NOT THE SAME OLD GRIND by Brian T. Derber Wet or dry? Wheels or belts? A survey of machines that shape and sharpen tools.		48
ANTIQUE TOOL AUCTION by Garrett Hack An antique-tool historian looks for a great deal		52
- What to look for in a new old tool		54
OVAL CHIPPENDALE STOOL by Randall O'Donnell The curved frame and the carved cabriole legs come together with simple joinery		55
MICRO-ADJUSTABLE TENON JIG by Patrick Warner Precise positioning permits you to rout a tenon in less than a minute		62
CURVED-LEG TABLE by Don Kondra Making a floating top is easy. Designing just the right leg curve is the hard part.		66
- Drawing smooth curves		67
MAKING SENSE OF MOTORS by Martin Seifert How to cut through the horsepower hype and compare power tools		72
THREE WAYS TO MAKE CABINET DOORS by Steve Latta Construct joints for fine furniture, glass panels or cabinets to go		75
- Cope-and-sick router bits		78
TIPS FOR BETTER SANDING by Lon Schleining Whether fairing a curve or flattening a tabletop, the right tools and techniques yield quality results		80
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CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Roughing out ball shapes on the lathe; Registering oddly shaped pieces; Small honing guide		14
NOTES & COMMENTS Review of video Working in a Vacuum; Black & Decker wins suit; Simple gifts; Storybook marquetry		20
TOOLS & MATERIALS Finish-nailer showdown; Perfect glue bottle; Cordless right-angle drill		30
RULES OF THUMB The combination square: a perfect name for a near-perfect tool		88
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Proper blade height; Burnishing a cabinet scraper; Powderpost beetle infestation		94
MASTER CLASS Japanese mortise-cutting techniques		104
FINISH LINE Wood vs. weather; the scoop on outdoor finishes		121

Pop the Curl in Curly Maple, Where Furniture Meets the Floor, Not the Same Old Grind, Antique Tool Auction, Oval Chippendale Stool, Micro-Adjustable Tenon Jig, Curved-Leg Table, Making Sense of Motors, Three Ways to Make Cabinet Doors, Cope-and-Stick Router Bits, Tips for Better Sanding