November/ December 2004

Feature Articles		Page
SANDING BASICS by David Sorg Combine power- and hand-sanding for good results with no wasted time		40
18TH-CENTURY PIPE BOX PROVIDES ELEGANT STORAGE by Lonnie Bird Simple construction makes this an easy project		46
TOOL TEST: ROUTER COMBO KITS by Tom Begnal A pair of bases with an interchangeable motor gets you two different machines for little more than the price of one		50
BUILT-UP MOLDINGS by Alan Charney Construct impressive moldings with just a router and off-the-shelf wood		56
FLATTENING TABLETOPS by Rob Hare Surface large slabs and panels without big machines		60
Use a belt sander to finish the job		65
FIVE TIPS FOR BETTER BANDSAWING by Michael Fortune No-hassle approach delivers smooth, straight cuts		66
TILT-TOP TABLE by Mario Rodriguez Elegant project builds hand-tool and machine skills		72
FITTING DRAWERS by Philip C. Lowe You don't need a perfect drawer or case to get perfect results		80
Fitting problem drawers		84
PERSONALIZING YOUR FURNITURE by Charles Shackleton Three decorative carvings taht are easy to do and require few tools		86
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Workbench extension lengthens clamping capacity; Shop-built sharpener; Clip-on light for router		14
NOTES & COMMENT Ancient lumber; Steel price hike affects tool prices		22
RULES OF THUMB Three ways to raise a panel		26
TOOLS & MATERIALS Ridgid's new contractor's saw; Highlights from the International Woodworking Fair		32
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		92
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A finish free of brush marks; Controlling plane-blade chatter; How can I bend ebony?		100
MASTER CLASS Low-tech method for veneered columns		108
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		120
FINISH LINE Keep your finish fresh		121

Sanding Basics, 18th-Century Pipe Box Provides Elegant Storage, Router Combo Kits, Built-Up Moldings, Flattening Tabletops, Five Tips for Better Bandsawing, Tilt-Top Table, Fitting Drawers, Personalize Your Furniture