March/ April 2003

Feature Articles		Page
MAKING MITERED BOXES by Gary Rogowski Techniques for grain matching and achieving strong corner joints		40
A GUIDE TO MODERN WOOD SCREWS by Aimé Ontario Fraser They're stronger, easier to drive and hold a lot better, too		46
Installing modern wood screws		49
FOLDOUT PLANS: ROCK-SOLID WORKBENCH by Jon Leppo Ready-made hardware simplifies end-vise construction		50
AEROSOL FINISHES by Chris A. Minick Convenient and easy to use, aerosols now offer better technology and more finish options		57
QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS AND CRAFTS by Graham Blackburn An illustrated guide to the elements that define this style		62
TOOL TEST: DRILL-PRESS REVIEW by Bernard Maas Nine floor models that sell for $420 or less offer good options for the home shop		68
BUILD A SOFA TABLE by Scott Gibson An Arts and Crafts design with a contemporary twist		74
Finding a blacksmith		77
CHOOSING AND INSTALLING A LOCKSET by Lonnie Bird Simple steps for securing boxes, doors and desk lids		80
A CONVERSATION WITH JAMES KRENOV by Anatole Burkin A stubborn, old enthusiast reflects on his life of teaching and woodworking		86
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Lathe-tool holder; Router guide for inlaying oval tabletops; Drill station		16
NOTES & COMMENT The Chair, according to Sam Maloof; Nonprofit lumberyard hopes others will follow		24
TOOLS & MATERIALS The Supersaw from Jet; 6-in. variable-speed bench grinders; Dovetail jig that actually saves time		32
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		90
RULES OF THUMB Make a habit of woodworking		96
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Locating bench vises; Replacement blades for old molding planes; Which glue to use?		102
MASTER CLASS Mixed media: collaborating with a stoneworker		108
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		120
FINISH LINE Ebonized finishes		121

Making Mitered Boxes, A Guide to Modern Wood Screws, Rock-Solid Workbench, Aerosol Finishes, Quintessential Arts and Crafts, Drill-Press Review, Build a Sofa Table, Choosing and Installing a Lockset, A Conversation with James Krenov