Woodworker's Journal

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Woodworkers Journal • AUGUST 2019 Volume 43, Number 4

LETTERS

READER PROJECTS

Extending Clamps and Their Uses

Steaming Glue Joints; Cutting Board Woods

Key to the Mystery • Unlocking the answers to a tool

A Table from Internationally Traveled Wood

Coring Several Bowls From One Blank • A coring system mounted to your lathe can enable you to turn nested bowls and maximize the yield from a precious burl.

Cutting at a (Steep) Angle • Use steep angle cuts on a scroll saw to create bowls that look lathe-turned.

Little Lending Library • Share your love of printed books by building a repository that the whole neighborhood can enjoy.

Tambour Console Cabinet • Great details like waterfall corners, handmade tambour doors and tapered legs are an inspiration to get into the shop!

Waterfall Corner Joinery

Add Orange to Your Walnut

Modern Coffee Table • This coffee table, inspired by the classic Nelson Bench, is a table saw project of the first order. A stacked dado set and cross-lap jig will get you to the finish line with style.

Rockler Cross Lap Jig

Metal Leg Options

Benchtop Sanders Shape, Smooth and More • Curves, angles and small parts are easier to sand if you have the right power tool on your bench. Here are the three main styles of benchtop sanders.

Combo Narrow Belt Sander

The Hybrids: Convertible Spindle/Belt Sanders

Over-the-Sink Cutting Board

Easily Add a Shelf, Change Sanders and More

Outdoor Projects: Will Any Old Wood Do? Nope. • What should you keep in mind before you build those snazzy new deck chairs?

Best Finish for Marquetry? • Marquetry images don’t see a lot of wear and tear — so what’s the best finish option?

HEY DID YOU KNOW? • Woodworking trivia: Going big