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WOOD™ Magazine November 2013 Issue # 222Table of Contents:
Make "Antique" Hinges from NewIf you want that aged look, but you'd rather keep some of that cash in your wallet, modify inexpensive hardware-store hinges to appear aged. We'll show you how. Shop Test: 12" Disc Sanders When you need to quickly and precisely sand outside curves, or fine-tune miters and crosscuts, nothing beats a dedicated 12" disc sander. We take six benchtop models out for a test spin. ▸ Order WOOD Issue # 222 ... |
☑ Plans in WOOD Issue 222 Include:
Made without a hint of plywood, this cabinet looks as though it could have been crafted 100 years ago by a highly trained artisan. But today, thanks to a few basic modern tools and fasteners, you need only beginner's skills to do it.
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Who says money doesn't grow on trees? Plant this scrollsawn coin bank in a fertile location and feed its roots often for a bountiful harvest.
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An elegant treasure as easy to build as it is breathtaking to behold. You'll find sources for the spalted maple lid & wenge splines.
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More Plans in this Issue:▸ Construction-grade End Loader▸ Toy Box & Bench ▸ Small-parts Tablesaw Sled |
☑ Shop Tip:The Secret to Gluing Up Flat Panels Before it becomes tacky, wood glue acts like a lubricant, allowing joint edges to slip out of alignment. Cauls (blocks of wood clamped across the width of the glue-up) help keep board faces flush, but become less effective in the middle of wide glue-ups. To create a slightly convex edge that evenly distributes pressure along its length, place a short strip of painter's tape in the center of the caul edges. Build that up with additional centered layers of tape, each one 2-3" longer than the one below it, until you cover the edge of the caul to within an inch of the ends. Bonus: The tape also sheds glue. The 'Country Sideboard' project (above) requires four 11½ - long cauls made from 2x4's. |
☑ Tools & Techniques in WOOD Issue 222 Include:Make Antique Hinges from New The price for antique-look mail-order hinges and latches needed for a project can add up quickly. If you want that aged look, but you'd rather keep some of that cash in your wallet, modify inexpensive hardware-store hinges to appear aged. We'll show you how ... |
Tips for Taming Tricky Clamp-Ups Big assemblies, tiny projects, curves, and angles all make tough work for getting your clamps in place. These quick tips help you overcome many difficult clamping situations. Before tackling a difficult clapm-up, walk through it first without glue, known as 'dry fit' ... |
Changing 12" Disc Sanders Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) discs develop a stronger bond with a disc sander's platen over time, so it can be frustrating replacing a disc that's been in place for months (or, gulp, years). We show you the step-by-step instructions to take the hassle out of this sticky job ... |
☑ Featured Article: How to Machine Small Parts SafelyWhen cutting and shaping petite pieces, regardless of what tool you use, one universal rule applies: keep your fingers a safe distance from the machine's cutting edges. Not only will your digits thank you, you'll also improve accuracy by better controlling your workpiece during the cut. We'll show you how ... |
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