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Tips & Tricks for Building
Better Drawers —
Guaranteed!
Tough Cuts Made
Easy —
Multipurpose Table Saw Jig
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Woodsmith.com
Vol. 33 / No. 196
INSIDE:
Building
Flawless
Learn This
Projects:
New
Table
that
Details
Saw
Make a
Technique in
Difference
a Weekend
See Page
Making
16
the
Case for
Low-Cost
Lumber
Our Secret
for Cutting
Perfect
Curves
C
ABINET
for Storage & Display
A Publication of August Home Publishing
Easy-to-Build
looking
inside
Table of
Contents
from our readers
Tips & Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
all about
working with tools
Perfect Band Saw Cuts . . . . . . . . 44
Cabinet Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Find out what you need to know to select the
right style of lighting for your next project.
We share some helpful tips for making
dead-on, freehand cuts at the band saw.
finishing room
tools of the trade
Finishing Poplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
We’ll show you how the right finish can make
this low-cost wood look like a million bucks.
Hand Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Every shop needs a drill. Here’s what to
consider when choosing one for your shop.
details of craftsmanship
jigs and fixtures
Setting Construction Goals . . . . . 48
Paying attention to the right details is all it
takes to build a great-looking project.
Tapering Jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
This versatile jig makes tough table saw cuts a
lot quicker, easier, and safer.
in the mailbox
woodworking technique
Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
hardware and supplies
Veneering Large Panels . . . . . . . 14
Learn the simple secrets to
successfully veneering large surfaces.
Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
tips from our shop
Shop Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
techniques from our shop
Building Better Drawers . . . . . . . 42
Smooth-working drawers don’t happen by
accident. Make it a sure thing every time.
Curved-Handle Tray
page 18
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Veneered Credenza
page 22
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editor’s
note
Sawdust
projects
weekend project
Curved-Handle Serving Tray
. . . . .
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Round up some of those special scraps you’ve
been saving and pencil in this eye-catching
project for your next open weekend.
M
y request for comments and suggestions on improving
Woodsmith
generated a lot of compliments, some great
ideas, and few suggestions for improvement. I’ve read them
all and I’m working to get back in touch with each of you.
While I can’t guarantee we’ll be able to do everything that was
suggested, we’ll give it all serious consideration.
On to what really matters at this point — the issue that you
hold in your hands. Inside, you’ll find some great projects along
with a couple of “back to basics” articles that I think are well
worth perusing and are sure to improve your skills.
If you’re looking for a great weekend project, check out the
curved-handle serving tray on page 18. Matching the curved
handle with the ends of the tray provides a nice woodworking
challenge. And selecting a pair of contrasting and highly figured
materials is the perfect way to create an eye-catching look.
When it comes to featuring a treasured collection, you can’t
go wrong with the curio cabinet shown on page 34. The glass
doors and slanted sides of the cabinet provide a great view of
any collection from any angle. And the simple moldings at the
top and bottom of the cabinet give it a traditional look without
a lot of time-consuming effort.
To round out the projects, there’s an attractive, veneered
credenza (page 22). It’s designed in a style that’s making a resur-
gence in some areas. Even if you don’t build it, there’s a lot of
great information on large case construction and veneering that
you can apply to any style of project you build down the road.
Finally, the article starting on page 48 about setting construc-
tion goals is a must-read. Regardless of what you’re building,
you’ll find valuable nuggets of woodworking wisdom gained
from years of experience.
designer series project
Veneered Credenza
. . . . . . . . . . .
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The “retro” styling of this handsome project is
a nod to the not-too-distant past. It’s a great
opportunity to try something a little different.
heirloom project
Curio Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
If you’re a collector, this is a project you won’t
want to pass up — practical, attractive, and
guaranteed to be an enjoyable shop experience.
Curio Cabinet
page 34
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from our
readers
Tips &
Techniques
Handy Tool Stand
My collection of pliers was just
thrown into one drawer with
the idea that I’d build some
suitable storage “some day.” I
finally grew tired of rummaging
through my tool drawer every
time I needed a pair of pliers.
The storage solution I came up
with is shown in the photo and
drawings. It’s just an L-shaped
stand with a slotted rack at the
top to hold the tools. The rack is
tapered so the pliers stay put. I
made the base extra wide so it
could stand on the workbench.
L-hooks hold
stand onto
pegboard
#10 L-hook
cut to length
and glued with epoxy
To build the stand, I cut the
base and back to size first. Then
I added a rabbet to the base and
glued the two parts together.
Next, I built the rack assembly.
Since the grooves in the front
DIVIDER
NOTE:
Dividers
made from
!/4"
hardboard
#8 x
#/4"
Fh woodscrew
6
6
RACK
BACK
Dividers
are spaced to
fit tools
and back of the rack need to
align, I cut them in an extra-wide
blank first. After I ripped it in half,
I cut the bevels on the rack front.
To finish up, I cut hardboard
dividers to size and glued up the
assembly. A couple of screws
through the back hold the rack
on the stand. I added L-hooks so
it could hand on pegboard. The
base of the rack allows me to
take it with me in my shop.
With this new caddy, my pliers
are always right at hand.
Bob Zimmerman
Des Moines, Iowa
2!/2
22!/2+
1!/4
6
1!/4
5#/4
1#/8
RACK
DIVIDER
BACK
RACK
FRONT
BASE
!/4"
Corner Rad.
6
3!/2
NOTE:
Stand parts
made from
!/2"
Baltic birch plywood
a.
!/4
!/2
b.
Waste
1#/8
22!/2+
RACK
FRONT
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No. 196
Change a Sanding Disk
Changing the disk on a disk sander is
always a chore. You usually need to
remove the table to have complete
access to the plate in order to apply
the new sanding disk. But I figured
out a way to change the sanding disk
without taking the table off.
First, I peel about half the backing
off the disk and fold it down, as you
can see in the top photo. Next, I slip
the covered half behind the table and
align the portion with the adhesive
exposed with the plate. Finally, I turn
the disk by hand 180° and remove the
rest of the backing (lower photo).
The disk slips right into place with-
out removing the table. I get the job
done in a fraction of the time.
Chris Forgacs
Ravenna, Ohio
No. 196
August/September 2011
PUBLISHER
Donald B. Peschke
EDITOR
Bryan Nelson
MANAGING EDITOR
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CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATORS
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Peter J. Larson, Erich Lage
Dowel Extensions
I have a great router table that does
everything I need it to do, until it’s time
to change the position of the fence. The
bolts to loosen the fence are short and
the knobs are close to the fence, making
it almost impossible to turn them.
I remedied this problem with exten-
sions made from 1"-dia. dowels about
4" long. First, I drilled a hole through the
center of each dowel. Then I exchanged
the bolts for longer ones. When I slipped
the dowel over the bolt, it raised the
knobs above the fence. Now it provides
plenty of room for my fingers.
Bill Huber
Haslet, Texas
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Steve Curtis, Steve Johnson
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Crayola England,
Dennis Kennedy
ASSOCIATE STYLE DIRECTOR
Rebecca Cunningham
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Allan Ruhnke
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Minniette Johnson
VIDEO EDITOR/DIRECTOR
Mark Hayes, Nate Gruca
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