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WOOD™ Magazine Dec. 2010 / Jan. 2011 Issue # 202Table of Contents:
Shop Project: Router Table Dust HoodWhen you're template or freehand routing, a fence-mounted dust port does no good. So for those situations, Todd DiOrio designed this dust hood. Todd says, "It can be mounted anywhere on the table, and is secured at a single point in T-track so it easily pivots to the best position." Finishing: When to Use Sanding Sealer If you apply sanding sealer as a matter of habit before finishing, you may be taking an extra, unnecessary step. Half-Lap Joinery with a Sliding Mitersaw Sliding mitersaws have pretty much replaced radial-arm saws in woodworking shops and job sites thanks to their lower cost, improved accuracy, and portability. Few users realize, though, that these machines also can make partial-depth cuts, such as those in half-lap joints, dadoes, or rabbets. How to Buy Good Plywood When evaluating a sheet of plywood, start by looking at its edge. Thin veneers of wood, glued and pressed with crossing grain directions - transform humble core woods into sheets that are wider, flatter, and more dimensionally stable than anything found in nature. Bench Test: 10'' Sliding Mitersaws With all the choices in mitersaws these days (sliders and non-sliders alike), a 10-inch sliding compound mitersaw provides the best combination of accuracy, cut capacity, power, price, and portability. ▸ Order WOOD Issue # 202 ... |
☑ Plans in WOOD Issue 202 Include: Toy Box / Blanket ChestReader Bill Nolan designed this rugged box with solid-wood parts so it would handle kids scooping toys from it from it for generations to come. And because he chose simple screw-together joinery, you'll have this toy collector built quicker than kids can make messes.Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" wide by 16" deep by 20" high. ▸ Get the Plans |
 Glass-Topped Display TableKeep your favorite mementos where you can see and enjoy them, free from dust and fingerprints. Glass sides give a view from all angles, and a clear acrylic top panel won't break. (Or you can choose tempered glass for the top.) Joinery couldn't be simpler: Four identical rabbeted frames are glued to the legs, and biscuits reinforce the miter top frame.Overall Dimensions: 20 1/2" wide by 20 1/2" deep by 25 3/4" high. ▸ Get the Plans |
 Glass-Globed Gumball MachineSimple to build and simple to use defines this child-pleasing project. You need only push in its dispenser to allow a treat to drop into a copper cap. Pulling the dispenser out retrieves the tasty treat. ▸ Get the Plans |
 Keepsake BoxThree species of wood - and a bit of aluminum - give this little project lots of visual appeal. The rabbeted legs lift the box and wrap around each corner to conceal any less-than-perfect miter joints, while under the lid, items rest softly on a felt-padded bottom. ▸ Get the Plans |
☑ Skill Builders in WOOD Issue 202 Include: Get Tablesaw Accuracy from a MitersawFew tools can match a mitersaw for portability and quick setup. But the real test for woodworkers comes down to this: Can it make clean, accurate cuts day-in and day-out in a workshop setting. The answer: a qualified "yes." Right out of the box, some mitersaws deliver furniture-quality cuts. But even the best saws will yield better results if you put into action the tips detailed in this article. |
 Add Bling to Basic Boxes It's easy to see why small boxes are popular projects: They require little material and can be built quickly, in even the smallest shop. Plus, you can stretch your creativity by customizing them. |
Rust! Just Bust It with These TipsGot rust on your cast-iron machinery tops? Don't sweat it. Here's how to make them look new again. |
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