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 Using the Leigh Frame Mortise & Tenon Jig
Compact to the point of being portable, this router jig is exceptionally smooth and precise
— with Michael Standish
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A New Cordless Drill and a System for Changing Bits Quickly
Two new tools reviewed
— by Asa Christiana
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Support Stands
When working with large or heavy stock, these shop helpers improve safety and accuracy
— with Mark Schofield
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World Wide Woodworking
An online portfolio can provide a virtual window into your woodshop
— by Darrell Peart
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Transatlantic Planing
Editor takes a course with David Charlesworth in a remote English village
— by Mark Schofield
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Two Modifications to Improve Your Marking Gauge
Pin-style marking gauges have a single cutter that will work better with a couple of quick fixes
— with Scott Gibson
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Tune Up a New Block Plane
Whether you choose a low-angle or standard plane, an initial tune-up makes all the difference
— with Chris Gochnour
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Shopmade Marking Gauge
Simple but clever design makes this wide-fenced tool accurate and easy to use
— by John Nesset
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Installing a Bandsaw Blade
Six quick steps for accurate installation and tuning
— by John White
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Steel Wool vs. Abrasive Pads
Even with the advent of synthetics, there still is a place for old-fashioned steel wool
— by Jeff Jewitt
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A Revolution in Turning Technology
Modern tools cut through conventional wisdom, opening up the craft
— by Howard Lewin
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Why a Combination Machine Works for Me
A
veteran woodworker explains what changed his mind about combination
machines and why he's still happy with his seven years later
— by Tony O'Malley
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Combination-Machine Changeovers
Five-function machines are heavy-duty and save space; the conversions are a minor inconvenience
— with Asa Christiana
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Tools & Shops 2001
Sample six articles and view two video tips from Fine Woodworking's first special issue.
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Tool Review, 1-hp Mortising Machines
The
$1000 machines are bigger, beefier, and mightier than benchtop models,
but there are a lot of differences in adjustment mechanisms, clamps and
lever arms
— with Roland Johnson
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Squaring Up a Square
An edged needle file is all you need for tuning up a combination square
— by Steve Latta
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International Woodworking Fair 2002
Fine Woodworking editors report from Atlanta on woodworking tools and trends
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Making Three-Phase Machines Work in a One-Phase Shop
Most
heavy machinery is designed to be run on three-phase electrical power,
but a number of options are available to get the tools running in your
one-phase home shop
— by John White
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Folding a Bandsaw Blade
It's trickier to explain than it is to do, so watch!
— with John White
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A Classic Bowsaw
(online exclusive)
This low-tech tool still has appeal
— by Tom Begnal
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Open a Flush Door Without a Handle
The door fits perfectly, now how do I get it out?
— with Chris Becksvoort
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Turbine HVLP Sprayers Keep Getting Better
We take a look at several high-volume, low-pressure turbine sprayers that sell for under $500
— by Chris A. Minick
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Craftsman Mini-T Compact Drill
(online exclusive)
In tight spots, it might just be the ticket
— by Tom Begnal
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Bandsaw-Tension Handle Extension
A quick fix for an awkward problem
— with John White
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Bandsaw Table-Tilt Fix
A technique for quickly adjusting the tabletop to frequently used positions, both forward and back
— with John White
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King Heiple's Shop-Built Jig
Build your own sharpening jig with these plans by Fine Woodworking author King Heiple
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A Tool for Perfect Mortises
This router template is quick to make and easy to use for accurate mortises every time
— by Gary Rogowski
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Clamp-It Assembly Square
(online exclusive)
Clamped to a case, it helps keep the "right" in right angles
— by Tom Begnal
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Radius Cutting with a Router Template
(online exclusive)
Gadget helps round over square corners
— by Tom Begnal
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SawStop Finger-Saver Update
(online exclusive)
Safer tablesaws and bandsaws might soon be an option
— by Tom Begnal
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Cordless Brad-Nailer from Porter-Cable
(online exclusive)
Mini-compressor maximizes convenience
— by Tom Begnal
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Jumbo Clamp Pad
(online exclusive)
Aftermarket add-on is simple and effective
— by Tom Begnal
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Bosch Improves Dust Collection on Random-Orbit Sanders
(online exclusive)
Unique microfilter keeps fine dust out of the air
— by Tom Begnal
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Miller's Reproduction Plane
(online exclusive)
There's nothing plain about this plane
— by Tom Begnal
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Low-Angle Block Planes
A veteran woodworker reviews two of the eight models currently available
— by Chris Gochnour
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Parts for Chisel Plane
A complete parts list for the wooden chisel plane featured in Norm Pollack's article in the March/April 2001 issue of Fine Woodworking (#148)
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Special Tools for Crown Molding
A tool set designed to make crown molding from solid stock
— with Lonnie Bird
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Using Card Scrapers
The scraper can replace a stack of sandpaper
— by Phil Lowe
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The Peerless Tool Chest of H. O. Studley
This masterful tool chest stands as an extraordinary example of 19th-century craftsmanship
— by Lon Schleining
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Cabinet-Saw Test
A review of 10 heavy-duty cabinet saws from Europe, North America and Taiwan
— by Niall Barrett and Lon Schleining
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Why Tablesaw Blades Get Dull
Identifying the common culprits can help you postpone your next trip to the resharpening shop
— by Tom Begnal
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Dovetail Jig Review
Router jigs have their place, but don't expect them to duplicate hand-cut joints
— by Gary Rogowski
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Returning Your Crosscut Sled to Pristine Condition
Keep zero clearance around the tablesaw blade for accurate cutting
— with Lon Schleining
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Squaring A Crosscut Tablesaw Sled
An indispensable jig that makes accurate miters, crosscuts and tenons a cinch
— with Lon Schleining
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What to Look for When You Buy a Bandsaw
A few conclusions drawn from Fine Woodworking's latest tool review
— with John White
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Setting Bandsaw Blade Tension
Learn to set your bandsaw's tension to ensure cuts that are straight and even
— by Lonnie Bird
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Replace Router Brushes to Prevent Motor Damage
A router with badly worn brushes won't run well
— with John White
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Midsized Plunge Routers
A hands-on review of eight routers in the 2-hp class
— by Tom Begnal
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Fixed-Base Routers
An introduction to a popular and useful tool
— by Pat Warner
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Router-Bit Matchup
We put 17 brands of straight bits to the test
— by Anatole Burkin
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Routers for Router Tables
Choose a fixed-base model over a plunge router
— by Patrick Warner
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Drilling Vacuum-Port Holes for "The Ultimate Router Table"
An adjustable-wing circle cutter cuts accurate holes and the discs to plug them up
— with John White
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Testing Biscuit Joiners for Parallel
A dial indicator tells if the slot is cut parallel to the face of the workpiece
— with John White
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Jigsaws
In this excerpt from his new book, Power Tools, Sandor Nagyszalanczy examines a variety of jigsaws and their accessories
— by Sandor Nagyszalanczy
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