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LETTERS
READER PROJECTS
Johnny Brooke, Laura Kampf and Paul Jackman • These three online woodworkers are worth taking note of, and watching!
TRICKS OF THE TRADE • Helpful Hints for Cleaner, Better Sanding
Matching Walnut
Hooked On Mystery • Latest tool swept from under the rug
It’s Not Boring … • Drilling holes is a task that every woodworker must do. But boring a hole and getting a good result can be two entirely different things.
Found Wood in Arizona • Not a Desert for This Woodturner
Hollow Spindles as Hollow Forms • Small hollow-form spindles make a fun and accesible introduction into this style of turning.
LIMBERT WINDOW BENCH • Multiple angles add visual appeal to this historically inspired piece.
Waney-edged Box • New regulations make a box’s bubinga lid even more treasured.
Straight Talk on Cordless Drill/Drivers • Whether you’re primarily a woodworker or dabble in DIY, too, most projects require drilling holes and driving fasteners. Here’s a guide to choosing your first — or next — drill/driver.
Shou Sugi Ban Side Table
Fire Up the Torch!
New Tools On the Go
Finishing Outdoor Furniture • Our expert presents several options for exterior finishes — including leaving the wood au naturel.
HEY DID YOU KNOW? • Woodworking trivia: bugged