September/October 2007

Feature Articles		Page
ARTS & CRAFTS WALL SHELF by Nancy Hiller Hollow, quartersawn columns and traditional inlay elevate an easy project		36
FRAME-AND-PANEL DOORS MADE EASY by Michael Pekovich Cope-and-stick router bits are quick byt tricky. Here's how to get perfect results.		42
TOOL TEST: NEW BREED OF BANDSAWS by Thomas McKenna New 14-in. models have serious resaw capacity, with more power to handle bigger boards		48
BEST FINISH FOR PINE by Tom Wisshack Thin layers of shellac and stain add age and warmth without blotching		54
THE SECRET TO MAKING PERFECT JOINTS by Stuart Lipp Trim hidden areas to quickly produce a flawless fit		58
ROUTER-MADE BANDINGS by Mark Arnold Dress up your work with these unique designs		63
LUMBER FROM MINI-MILLS by Mario Rodriguez Unusual woods at bargain prices might be closer to home than you think		68
SHAKER DINING TABLE by Christian Becksvoort Form meets function in this classic design		72
WHAT'S YOUR SIGN? by Charlie Reina Readers, editors, contributors sign their work in distinctive ways		80
Departments		Page
ON THE WEB		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
METHODS OF WORK Tapering jig for the tablesaw; Magnetic cabinet catch; Stir paint with an old kitchen beater; Extend the locking lever on your drill press; Add "soft jaws" to any vise; Spray-gun holder from plumbing parts; Improving the grip on clamp handles; ABS cleans sanding belts; Magnet keeps abrasive cleaner when sharpening Hoist for heavy workpieces; Marking gauge handles curved edges		14
TOOLS & MATERIALS Drill press offers new level of convenience; Freud's sawblade takes on the Forrest; Versatile sharpining machine is a good value; Reproduction backsaws cut flawlessly; Precision miniature plunge router; Mail-order woodworking classes; Little tool cabinet is big on storage; Midi-lathe is precise but lacks power and convenience; Dial in your machine setups		22
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Pin gauges vs. slicing gauges		30
FUNDAMENTALS Is it time to get a fresh edge:		32
READERS GALLERY A gallery of our readers' woodworking		84
Q & A Drying freshly cut lumber; Best tabletop finish; Is it a waterstone or an oilstone?; Custom splitters for zero-clearance inserts; Reseating a socket chisel handle; Polishing wooden-bodied planes		88
MASTER CLASS Free-form steam bending		96
FINISH LINE Original Arts & Crafts		106
ADVERTISER INDEX		108
HOW THEY DID IT Details make the difference (the back cover explained		110
BACK COVER Masterful apprenticeship

Arts & Crafts Wall Shelf, Frame-and-Panel Doors Made Easy, Tool Test: New Breed of Bandsaws, Best Finish for Pine, The Secret to Making Perfect Joints, Router-Made Bandings, Lumber from Mini-Mills, Shaker Dining Table, What's Your Sign?