November/ December 1999

Issue # 139

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Table of Contents

Articles		Page
BENCH-CHISEL REVIEW by Rex Alexander To get an excellent chisel you have to spend lots of money, but spending lots of money doesn't mean you'll get an excellent chisel		52
MOCK-UPS QUICKEN THE DESIGN PROCESS by Keith Allen Same-sized models of chairs can solve problems before they cause a deadlock in the shop		58
A SMALL, ELEGANT BOX by Gary Rogowski Pinned lap joints and rounded sides refine a basic design		60
STRATEGIES FOR CURVED WORK by Darryl Keil A vacuum press provides speed and muscle, reducing the need for lots of clamps and forms		64
- Choosing the right glue		66
TABLESAW KICKBACK by Lon Schleining Many have experienced it, but few know why it happens		70
DESIGNING TABLE LEGS by Graham Blackburn Learn from the past to build for the future: A short history of styles shows the elements of design		72
ROUTER TEMPLATE COLLARS by Pat Warner Inexpensive, indestructible and indispensable, these little guides add safety and control		80
A LOW-COST SPRAY BOOTH by Jeff Jewitt Spend your dollars on an explosion-proof fan motor		84
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN QUARTERSAWN MAPLE by Peter Turner Curved elements and cove moldings help keep a big case from looking boxy		86
- Pulls that won't ding the case		93
SMALL-SHOP POWER FEEDERS by Roland Johnson Consistent cuts and improved shop safety for as low as $250		94
NEW-FANGLED WORKBENCH by John White With six pipe clamps and some dressed framing lumber, you can make an inexpensive bench that's as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife		98

Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Safer tablesaw switch; Shopmade dovetail chisels; Rotated bench vise; Router dado setup on a tablesaw		18
NOTES & COMMENTS Cruising in ultimate style and grace; An Emperor's Bed on borrowed time; From firewood to best of show		26
TOOLS & MATERIALS New tools for the millennium; Chinese-style planes from Australia; Redesigned Jesada bit		40
RULES OF THUMB Unnecessary tools		102
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Installing bandsaw tires; Spray finish at the right temperature; Three ways to lay out an ellipse; Spalting wood		110
MASTER CLASS A new breed of shaving horse		122
FINISH LINE Kitchen cabinet finishes are different		141

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