September/ October 2003

Feature Articles		Page
HOW TO GET SQUARE, STABLE STOCK by Gary Rogowski For best results, rough-mill the wood, allow it to stabilize, then finish-mill		32
AN EXPANDABLE TABLE by William Krase With a twist and a flip, a table for two becomes a table for six		38
SHARPENING -- A DIFFERENT APPROACH by William Duckworth Powdered abrasives on granite are quick, efficient, and economical		41
Rescue a dull, rusty chisel at the grinder		42
UNDERSTANDING WOOD MOVEMENT by Christian Becksvoort Proven methods for dealing with expansion and contraction		44
RULES FOR WOODWORKERS by Mario Rodriguez A survey of tools for making precise measurements		50
STEP-BACK CUPBOARD by Mike Dunbar Build this elegant, 18th-century cupboard, and hone your hand-tool skills at the same time		54
FOUR FINISHES FOR TURNINGS by Teri Masaschi Five common tasks for the handiest plane in the shop		62
BISCUIT BASICS by Tony O'Malley This versatile and speedy system can handle all the joints in plywood casework		66
UPDATING AN ANTIQUE by Nancy R. Hiller How an Arts and Crafts hall stand was redesigned for the 21st century without compromising its character		72
TOOL TEST: REPLACEMENT MITER GAUGES by Tim Albers We checked for accuracy and ease of adjustment		74
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Adjustable support for a workbench; Belt-sander sharpening jig; Improved shop-apron design		14
NOTES & COMMENT American carves out a career in Nepal; Breeding blight-resistant chestnut trees		20
TOOLS & MATERIALS New 10-in. tablesaw from Wilke; Better dust mask; Smoothing plane with a classic pedigree		26
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		80
RULES OF THUMB No-mess glue-ups		90
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS How stable is walnut?; Cutting square pin walls in half-blind dovetails		94
MASTER CLASS Bring life to flat panels by adding texture		102
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		112
FINISH LINE Harmonize the colors of cherry		113

How to Get Square, Stable Stock; An Expandable Table; Sharpening -- A Different Approach; Understanding Wood Movement; Rules for Woodworkers; Step-Back Cupboard; Four Finishes for Turnings; Biscuit Basics; Updating an Antique; Tool Test: Replacement Miter Gauges