Editor's Letter
Questions & Answers
A Closer Look
Fundamentals
TOOLS
Routers
Because a router bit does most of its cutting on its edge, feed direction is important
by Gary Rogowski
Chisels
Used correctly, a basic set of chisels covers all of your chopping and paring needs
by Garrett Hack
Block Planes
Five common tasks for the handiest plane in the shop
by Chris Gochnour
JOINERY
Mortises
With a little more than a drill bit and chisel, this time-tested technique gets you a mortise in minutes
by Tom Begnal
Tenons
Finding your way to a well-fitting joint
by Gary Rogowski
Dovetails
A step-by-step to laying out and cutting dovetails
by Christian Becksvoort
Miters
How to cut, trim, glue up, and reinforce this multipurpose joint
by Gary Rogowski
TECHNIQUES
Milling Lumber
A successful woodworking project begins with stock prepared at the jointer, planer and tablesaw
by Tom Begnal
Gluing
Lots of tape, lots of cauls, and lots of clamps make glue-ups easy
by Lon Schleining
Repair
How to fix dings, cracks, splits, and more without starting over
by Jeff Miller
Sanding
Combine power- and hand-sanding for good results with no wasted time
by David Sorg
Finishing
All you need is spar varnish sandpaper, and lots of clean rags
by Lon Schleining
Design
Proven methods for dealing with expansion and contraction
by Christian Becksvoort
Frame-&-Panel
A table saw and a few clamps are about all you need to build this classic cabinet door
by Matthew Teague
PROJECTS
Organizer
Practice cutting dadoes and rabbets while building a handy organizer
by Mario Rodgiguez
Saw Stand
Support your portable tablesaw with this shop-built movable stand-
by Matthew Teague
Methods of Work
Finish Line
Glossary
