May/ June 2003

Feature Articles		Page
ANATOMY OF A CHEST OF DRAWERS by Will #nbsp;Neptune Start with a dovetailed box, then choose among options for drawers, moldings, and base		36
Details define the style		43
THREE FINISHES FOR BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE by Teri Masaschi Pop the figure of this wood using dyes, stains, glazes, and topcoats		44
THE MIGHTY WEDGE by John Nesset Fixed or loose, wedged joinery adds strength and style		48
A SLIM, COMFORTABLE SLIP SEAT by Michael Fortune This system works for most chairs and uses common materials		54
SHOP-BUILT EXTENSION TABLES by Dwayne J. Intveld Side and outfeed tables fold down to save space		59
SCRATCH STOCKS by Rob Millard Use these handmade tools to shape small details on furniture		62
ATTACHING TABLETOPS by Mario Rodriguez Six methods to control and direct wood movement		66
SMALL STAND IS A LESSON IN CURVES by Stephen Hammer Cut joinery first, then saw the curves		72
TOOL TEST SHOP VACUUMS by Roland Johnson Newest machines are quieter and offer more features		80
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Stackable chisel chests; Router jig for delicate molding; Circle-cutting jig for the bandsaw		16
NOTES & COMMENT Government names wood dust a carcinogen; Making furniture behind bars		22
TOOLS & MATERIALS Powerful new router from Milwaukee; Impressive wooden smoothing planes; Better shop apron		30
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		86
RULES OF THUMB Troubleshooting problem joints		90
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Calculating wood movement in a design; Jointer and planer sizes		96
MASTER CLASS Carve a flame finial		104
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		104
FINISH LINE A starting kit for finishing		117

Anatomy of a Chest of Drawers; Three Finishes for Bird's-Eye Maple; The Mighty Wedge; A Slim, Affordable Slip Seat; Shop-Built Extension Tables; Scratch Stocks; Attaching Tabletops; Small Stand is a Lesson in Curves; Tool Test: Shop Vacuums