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favoritetable,but its top is a mess'ls there an
Q. My grandmothergaveme her
easierway to strip off the old finishthan usinga messypaint remover?
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BetterBrushGleaning
Along with mineral spirits or paint thinner, you ll usea
Q. I bought an expensivenatural-bristlebrush for var-
nishing,but I cant seemto get it completelyclean.Thebris- solventcalled"brush cleaner"($8 per qt.) or lacquerthin-
tles are stiff after the brush dries.What can I do? ner ($4 per qt.).Youll alsouse"brush conditioner"($7 per
A. Pros cleantheir brushesin stages,often with special 6-oz.tube).Ordinary mineral oil works aswell ($+ for t0
solventsand conditioners.This techniquewill keep your oz.).Finally,you ll needa specialbrush comb ($8).All are
brush soft for years. availableat paint stores,or seeSources,page92.
Rinseyour brush in mineralspiritsuntil most tracesof varnishare Repeatthe sameprocesswith brush cleaneror lacquer
gone.Pour the mineralspiritsbackinto the originalcontainer.You thinner.Comb the brush to straightenthe bristlesand remove
can reuseit severaltimes,becausethe varnishsolidswill sinkto all varnishresidue.Let the brush soakfor l5 to 20 minutes,if
the bottom. Dry the bristlesthoroughly with a rag. time permits.
Vigorouslycleanthe brush with dishwashingliquidand hot Wipe the brush dry with a lint-free rag and applya smalldab of
water. Go through at leastfour to five wash cycles.Turnthe brushconditioneror mineraloil.Work it in,then straightenthe
brush upward eachtime so water runs directly into the bristlesonce more with the comb.Wrap the brush in its original
,bristles.Comb the brush when you're done. containerand hangit to dry.
StickyDrawerSlides
Q. t built a set of kitchen drawers with ball bearingslides l0 years ago.Today,
some of the drawers are sticking.Can I relubricatethe slidesl
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DoesPolyurethane
Sanding?
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alwaysbeen carefulto sandbetweencoats.I havebeentold .{S
sandingisnt necessary.ls that true?
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formulated so they dont have to be sanded,but i,,ih,ffi,f
polyurethanesfor furniture generallyshould be
sanded.
Sandingremovesunevennessand dust
in a brushed surface.If you want a silky,
smooth feelto your finish, you must sand
between coats no matter what kind of poly
you use.
By abradingthe surface,sandingalsoimprovesthe
mechanicalbond betweencoats.Sandingscratcheseffec-
tively increasethe surfacearea,so one coat adheresbetter to
another.Somekinds of polyurethanedon't needto be sandedto
bond well,but only if you re-coatbeforethe finish hardenstoo much.
The window is usuallyabout 12hours. If you wait longer,you should
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DrawerSlideTracingfig
I recentlyneededa jig to tracelatheturnings.I tried a variety of
designsbut none producedthe accuracyor easeof operationthat
I wanted.
While rummaging around my shop, I discoveredan extra
setof 10-in.ball bearingdrawerslides(seeSources,page92) Ieft
Light
MobileMagnetic
over from anotherproject.I attacheda singleslideto a bracket My shop has poor light. I've found a magnetic-base
and attacheda pencil to the slidewith a notchedwood block and work light (seeSources, page92)to be a realgodsendon
Wing Nut. The bracketfits in a dado in the jig's base.The lathe my bandsawand drill press.I liked the light so much I
turning is held betweena coupleof sharpenedmachinescrews. figured out how to useit an1.r,''rhere
in my shop.I brought
The right holder is attachedto a T-track with a T-bolt and knob home a handfulof metalelectricalbox covers(about50
so I can move it for differentpart lengths.To usethe jig I move centsapiece)from my local hardwarestore.I fastened
the slidein and out againstthe turning while I slidethe bracket one whereverI neededadditional lighting, over my
left or right. The pencil doesthe drawing and I end up with avery workbench,sharpeningstation,/ou name it. Now I
accuratetracing of the part. can grab my light and stick it any,nrhereI needit.
Don Posto SteveJones
LongTenoning
Sled
Here'sa tablesaw-tenoning jig that
combinesthe light weight of a miter
gaugewith the support of a wide
tablesawsled.I madethis sledfor use
on the right sideof my blade so my
saw'sright-sidetablesupportsthe
sled.I alsoaddedan auxiliarywood
fenceto my rip fenceto act asa stop
guide and to protect the fencefrom
beingcut by the dadoblade.The tog-
gle clamp (seeSources, page92) holds
the work flat when cutting the facesof
my workpiece.When I cut the sidesof
the tenon,l just hold the part up
againstthe sled'srear fence.
JoyceHanna
HandyDandyGraftSticks
A $3box of 1,000craftsticksis the best w o o d en sti cksfor everythi ngfrom stainand dabbingputty.
bargainI've found in a long time (see spreadingglue to shimming cabinet If you want to usea craft stickto stir
Sources,page 92). I use thesesmall doors.Theyalsowork greatfor mixing your coffee,iustbe sureit'.sa fieshone!
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When you make doors on the
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BasicHVLPSPR
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How to succeed
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:# PrepareYour Shop
Sprayingin a smallshop is a constantbaale
with dust and overspray.(Overspray is the
fine mist that bouncesoff or missesyour
project.) Outfit your shop with plastic
sheetingon the walls,a canvastarp on the
floor,a halogenlightand a Wndow fan (about
$ 150total). Dust kicked up by the'gun can
ruin a finish.Thetarp and sheetingeliminate
the dust hazard and keep overspray from
settlingon your tools,floor and wallsVacuum
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your project before you spray.
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Ventilateyour shop with a window fan
behindthe project,blowing to the outside.
Crack open a door or window on the other
side of the shop to supplyfresh air.Weara
Thisworkhopsetupisdesigned
Caution: onlyforspraying not
waterbohefinishes,
finishes,
solvent-based andpolyurethane.
suchaslacquer respirator with an organicvapor cartridge
when you spraywaterborne finishes.
Strainthe Finish
Waterborne finishesmay containsolid clumpsthat will clog the
gun or spoil a finish.Solidpiecesof finishor dust mayfall into the
finish can, too. When you pour finish into the sprayer'scup,
strain it through a smallnylon anklet sock.Youcan rinsethe nylon
with water and use it over and over.
For the steps ahead you'll need a large disposablesurfaceto
practice on.We used builder'srosin paper,availableat a home
center for about $ l4 a roll, but plain brown paper or cardboard
would work.
AIR CAP
FLUSH WITH
NOZZLE
Selectthe Fan Pattern
All air caps can be set in three positions. Each position these settings.
creates a different fan pattern. For learning how to set the air and A vertical fan is good for tops, or any time you move the gun side
fluid volume controls in the steps ahead,set the air cap to make to side.A horizontal hn is good for sides,or any time you move
a vertical pattern.Air and fluid volume settingsare about the same the gun in and out, directly awayfrom you.A round fan is used in
for vertical and horizontal hns. Round fans require readjusting specialsituationsto concentrate the finish in a small area.
Regulate the air flow from the turbine too little just right too much
by'turning the knob on the air hose.
Make this adjustment beforetacklingthe To start out, turn down the Slowly increasethe air lf you turn up the air
fluid volume, below. Increasingthe air air control most of the volume until the fan is volume too much,you'll get
flow creates tinier droplets of finish,or way. Pull the trigger and evenlyatomized and has spraythat looks like a fine
more atomization.Thick finishes need make a pass.lf finish spits clearly defined edges, mist, plus an excessive
more air;thin finishesneed lessair.Hold out of the gun or if you see without splatter. amount of overspray.
the gun 6 in.fiom the surfaceand pullthe splatter at the edge ofthe Reducethe air volume and
trigger back only hr enough to create a hn pattern, turn up the air test again.(lf the air volume
6-in.-wide fan pattern. a little bit. is at the mar<imumand the
gun is still spitting finish,
use a thinner finish.)
SprayingInside a Cabinet
Always beginwith the inside of a cabinet.A general
rule of thumb of spraying is to start with the least
visiblesurfaceand end with the most visiblesurface.
This minimizes overspray from settling on and
spoiling a surface that really counts. Overspray on
visible areaswill be covered by the final coat.
Fill your cup 3/4 full with finish.This preventsthe
fluid nozle insidethe cup from beingstarved of finish
whgn you tip the gun to get into corners.
Adjust the air cap to make a vertical hn.Increasethe
air flow to create a light spray Pattern and minimize
overspray. Light coats are fine inside a cabinet.
Reducethe fluid volume to make a 6-in.-widefan.
Next, follow the steps as shown: Spray under the top, moving from the back to the front.The hn Pattern
should just reach the edge ofthe cabinet back
Spray the back, overlapping each passby 50 Spray the sides, moving from back to fronq away from the overspray.
percent. Position the edge of the fan pattern to
just reach the inside corners. lf you spray directly
into the corner,finish will run down the inside
edge or overspray will bounce back toward you.
On an actual cabinet, remove the back if you can
and finish it separately.
Spraying
Vertical
Surfaces
Adjust the air cap for a
horizontal fan pattern.
Adjust the fluid volume
and the air volume to
make a 6-in. fan pattern
on a piece of paper,as
shown on page32.
Start spraying at the top.Aim the gun at a point Return at the bottom and work your way up,
abovethe cabinet and pull the trigger.Then move overlappingthe first passby 50 percent.Once
down the cabinet,just as you did with the face again,use the sametechniqueof aimingat a point
frame above. underneaththe cabinetwhen you first pull the
trigger.Repeatan up and down sequenceuntil the
side is covered.
Spray all four edges, all the way around the top. Hold the gun at 90
degrees.Some oversPra),will land on the toP, but that's okay.You'llcover it
up later.
Spray the top edges. Hold the gun at 45 Spray the top. Hold the gun at 90 degrees,and spray acrossthe front. Use
degrees.Again,dont worry about oversPray onto the sametechnique of handlingthe gun'strigger as you did with vertical
the top. surhces on page34.As you move the gun from side to side,pull the trigger
before you reach the top and releasethe triSSer only after you've passed
beyond the top.
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I told everyoneI reallywantedthe finishto There'sa wadingpool-sizepuddleat the Now what?My gun quit on me after I tool<
l o o l <l i k e M a r s ! U n f o r t u n a t e l yn, o o n e end of this top.What happened? | must have a coffee breal<!No, the gun'snot at fault.
bought it. Bubblesmean the coat is too startedthis passby aimingright at the end, While I was relaxing,finishdriedon the cap
thick.Airgot trappedbelowthe finishasthe and then pulledthe trigger.I know that'snot andformed a hardbubbleover the needle.
s u r f a c ed r i e d .l w a i t e d u n t i l t h e f i n i s h the right technique,
so l'll repeatto myself No problem,I can cleanit right off with a
hardened, then sandedout the offenders.To as I move my arm,"aimat a spot just beside toothpick.Now I alwayscheckthe capfor
spraya lightercoat,l'll eitherincrease the air the top, and then pull the trigger."In fact,I dried finishif I put the gun down for a few
flow,decreasethe fluidvolumeor movethe vow to keep practicinguntil it becomes minutes.lt'sas mucha habitastakingcoffee
gun faster. secondnature! breaks!
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SprayingRaised-PanelDoors
Edgesare everywhereon a raised-paneldoor!The
secret to successis to follow a systematicplan.
To set up the gun,turn the air caPto a vertical fan
pattern. Then increase the air flow a bit beyond
where you set it in "Adiust theAir and FluidVolume,"
page32.Thisincreasesthe atomization of the finish,
producing a finer spray and lighter coat. Finally,
reducethe fluid volume (the trigger setting)to make
a 4-in.-wide fan pattern. Now you're set to 8o.
Placethe door on some 2x4s to elevateit abovethe
table.The best setup,though, is to make a turntable
to support the door.Then you can rotate the door
as you go, alwayssprayingtowards the window fan.
Spray alt four edges, all the way around the door. Hold the gun about 6 in.
away.
Spray the outside top edges. Hold the gun at 45 degrees Spray the inside top edges. Again,hold the gun at 45
and make a second passall the way around. degrees.Keep the gun moving to Preventfinish from building up
in the corners.
Spray warm A
water into a
bucket until the
water is clear.This
cleansthe internal
fluid passages inside
the gun.Empty
the cup.
Disassemble the
gun, removing
eveD/ Part )rou can.
Clean off dried
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x 16'
finish with warm
water and a brass
brush.Make sure
the holes in the air
cap are clean and
free of finish.Poke
them with a dull
sewingneedleor
toothpick.
Lubricate the
gun. Wipe
petroleumjelly on
all threadedor
movable parts.
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Gluing up this cabinetis a big
job. Dry clamp the cabinetas
a dressrehearsalfor the real
t h i n g . M e a s u r et h e e x a c t
distancebetweenthe TV shelf
and the componentshelfand
cut the centerdivider (F) to fit.
ScrewtheTV and component
shelvesto the center divider
and disassemble.
cabinet
Q Assemble the
tJ with cauls and shims.
The shimshelp put pressure
in the center of the cabinet
sides.Fastenthe center
dividerto the two center
shelvesbefore assembly. Use
screws for the bottom shelf:
moldingwill cover them later.
A Rout the
I ogee edge on
the top.Just glue
on the edging,sand
flushand rout.Then
screw the finished
toP onto the
cabinet.
10*"?i1"'r"""
under the top and
against the edge of
the nailers. Hold
the moldingin place
with springclampsas
you go. Fastenthe
moldingwith glue
and pin nails.
qt Hang the column on the cabinet. First,fastenthe hingesto the al tr Cut the door trim on the bandsaw.
lG column.Thenuse shimsto positionthe columndoor on the cabinet.The lrJ Tilt the tableto 20 degreesand securea
half-wrap,no-mortisehingeswrap aroundthe insidesur{aceof the cabinet;all guidefence.Use a sharp,high-tooth-count blade
you haveto do is screw them in place.Removethe columnsafter you're (6 to 8 teeth per inch) for a cleanercut that
satisfiedwith the fit. won't requirea lot of sanding.
Arnerican Woodworker JULy2oo3 47
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drawer box. Shim the
drawer front so the gaps
will be even.A pieceof
duct tape stuck to the
inside of the drawer acts
as a temporary pull.
Open the drawer and
screw on the drawer
front from insidethe box.
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nailsare tiny and easyto
disguisewith filler.
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ntique pine often has a dark, mellow color.
Unfortunately,when woodworkers try to duplicate
BEF()RE Y()U STAIN
that color on new pine by using stain,the resultsare
usuallydisappointing.It's easyto end up with mega-
blotchesand it's hard to avoid"grain reversall'a peculiareffectthat
makesstainedpine look unnatural (photo below).lt doesnt haveto
be that way,though.If you follow the processpresentedhere,you can
give pine deep,rich-looking color without losing it's natural
aPPearance.
Pine is hard to stain for a couple of reasons.First, its grain is
unevenlydense.Typicalwood stainscausegrain reversalbecausethey
color only the porous earlywood;they can't penetratethe dense
latewood.Second,pine'ssurfaceis usually loaded with randomly
occurringfigureand super-absorbent pocketsthat suckup stainand
look blotchy.
Ai FILLGAPSand stabilizeloose
Our stainingprocessincludesfour ingredients,water-based wood &*-\l knots with epoxy.Tapethe back
conditioner,water-soluble wood dye,dewaxedshellacand oil-based ofthe knot so the epoxy cant leak out.
glaze(seeSources,page92).Our processisrit fast,becausethereare
severalsteps.But it isn'thard,and it'shome-shopfriendly.Youdon t
needany specialfinishing equipment,just brushesand rags.
In a nutshell,the conditionerpartially sealsthe wood'ssurfaceto
controlblotching.Dyespenetrateboth the earlywoodand latewood,
so theyminimize grain reversal.Shellacandglazeadd color in layers,
creatingdepthand richness.This coloringprocessworkson all types
of pine,althoughthe end resultvariesfrom one speciesto another.
EARLYWOOD
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(;':, PREEMPTIVE GRAIN-RAISINGiSA
,'i causesblotchesand
\:) must-do for all water-basedfinishes.
alwaysmakespine'sporous
earlywood darker than its After you've finishedsanding,dampenthe
denselatewood,just the opposite surface,to raisethe grain.Thensand it
of unstainedpine (inset).This again,with 400-grit sandpaper.
transformationis called"grain
reversal."
American Woodworker J U L2Yo o 3 53
Look Before You Leap
Beforeyou touch your projectwith a brush or
rag, get familiar with the materialsand the
processby practicingon good-sizedpiecesof
scrap.Experimenton end grain, facegrain
and veneeredstock. Practiceuntil you're
comfortablewith the processand know what
to expect.
Sand Thoroughly
A good-looking finish alwaysstartswith a
thorough sandingjob, especiallywith a soft
wood like pine.Herearesomeguidelines:
Sandwith a block. Orbital sandersleave
swirl marksthat makethe stainedsurfacelook
muddy.After power sanding,alwayssandby
hand,usinga block,beforeyou go on to the
next gri t (P hoto B ). S andi ngw i th f inger
pressurealonewearsawaythe soft earlywood,
creatingan unevensurface.
Changepaperoften.Pinegumsup ordinary
sandpaperwith pitch-ladendustthat quickly
sr EP 2 lin::Y:
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"?:ill?'""til
container and let it cool.
rendersit useless.Dull papermashesthe wood
fibers insteadof cutting them, which also
createsa muddy appearancewhen you stain.
Stearated sandpaper lastslonger(seeSources,
page92).
Sandup to 220 grit. First,levelthe surface
with 100-gritpaper.Then work through the
grits to createfiner and finer scratchpatterns.
220-gritscratchesarefine enoughto disappear
when you stain,aslong asthey don t go across
the grain.
Apply Glaze
Glazeis nothing more than paint formulated
for wiping. It's easyto make your own pro-
quality glaze(Step5). Artist's oils contain high-
quality pigments for pure, clear color. Glaze
medium makesthe artist's oil easyto spread
and quick to dry (within 24 hours).
Glazingaddsa second,separatelayer of color
that reallymakesthe pine come alive (Step6).
Topcoats
Youneedto protect this layeredfinish with clear
topcoats.Anytopcoatwill work aslong asyou
wait until the glaze has completely dried. To
check, wipe the surface gently with a cotton STEP 6 GLAZEACTSASATONER on the sealedsurface,resultingin a
deep,rich color and a uniform appearance.Just
brush it on and
rag. If it picks up any color,wait another day. wipe it off. Blend unevenareasby varyingthe amount of glazeyou leaveon the surface.
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American Woodworker JULY2oo3
TOOLTEST
\ High
I/ Volume
Low
Pressure
TurblneSprayers
ou've probably brushed and wiped cal l ed H V LP becausei t produce s high
on gallonsof finish over the years. volumesof air (50 to 100cfm) at a low pressure
But have you ever dreamed of the (4 to 8 psi). For comparison,a conventional
Advantages
of
luxury of spraying on a fast, silky- high-pressurespraygun runs on 6 to 12 cfm of -
HVLPSprayers
smooth finish?If you'rereadyto wake up and air at 50 to 70 psi, which is supplied by an air E
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Less Overspray start spraying, read on and we'll help you comPressor.
Lessoverspray make the best choice of HVLP sprayersfor :<
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meansmore finish
your shop. Three Basic Models
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that's double conven- (Photo3).Eachfan is calleda"stage"and rotates this tool testwe looked at 22 svstemsfor $600 UJ
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tional high-pressure
sPrayertuns.
up to 20,000rpm. That'sasfast asa router! It's or less. o
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TURBINE E
Moisture and oil in Sprayingcan be dangerous.The overspray
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Portable z
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HVLP turbinesare
i shes,i nstal l an expl osi on- pr oof v
compactand easily E.
exhaustfan and lights,which will cost you
stored in a cabinetor
under a table and are
easilytransported.
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A turbine,hose and spraygun make up an HVLP spray
severalhundred dollars or more. Check
localbuilding codes,too, sincethey'll prob-
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MOUNTED
POWER
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LEVER FOR
We Used Waterborrne Finishes . ROTATING
It's important to use a waterborne finish that is FLUID
PICKUP
formulated specifically for spraying (see Basic TUBE
HVLP SprayTechniques, page28). Manywater-
borne finishesareformulated for brushing and are
too thick to spray with an HVLP turbine sys-
tem. This is particularly true with the two-stage
sprayers.Somebrushablefinishes can be thinned,
but ybu must be careful not to thin them too
much becausethis can adverselyaffectthe finistfs
performance.
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American Woo dworker J U L 2v o o 3 59
OutstandingFeatures
We found severalfeaturesthat make pattern sizeand overspray.
an HVLP turbine systemeasierto Metalgunswith insulatedhandles
useand adjust.Somecan affecthow Some metal guns have a plastic
well your finish turns out (Photos2 cover over the metal handle,others
through 6). use a plastic tube inside the han-
Easy-to-change air filters dle.This is a particularly good fea-
AII machineshaveair filters that need ture to look for in a gun that has a
to be cleanedregularlyfor peakper- bottom air hose connection.The
formance. Machines with easyto hot air producedby the turbine can
remove and replacefilters scored make an all-metal handle uncom-
pointswith us. fortably warm.
Easilyaccessiblecontrols Top and bottom hoseconnections
We alsoliked units that haveswitches We prefer guns that have air hose
and hose outlets that are conve- connection points at both the top
niently positioned and power cords andbottom of the gun. Connecting
that aremounted out of the way. the air hose at the bottom givesthe
gun a balancedfeeland works great
Gun holster
for most spraying.Connectingthe
A few units havea gun holster for
air hoseat the top of the gun allows
storing the gun betweenusesand
you to run the hose up your arm,
during transportation.Sprayguns
over your shoulder and out of the
areeasilytippedover and dam-
way. This is useful when spraying
aged,so a holster is a valuable
The flexible self-adjusting pickup inside cabinets or a wide flat area
accessory.
tube on theTitan spraygun such as a tabletop.
automaticallyswingsto any angleyou Non-bleeder guns
tip the gun.lt's a great feature,but Easy-to-adjust fluid pickuptube
When you let go of the trigger, air
cleaningthe ribbed tube is a pain.Titan This featurereally caughtour atten-
completelystopscoming out of the
includesan extra flex tube with the gun. tion. The Titan usesa flexible tube
nozzleof a non-bleedergun. On a
(Photo 5) that is self-adjusting.The
bleedergun, air continuesto come
Capsprayusesan externalleverthat
E
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E
rotates a rigid pickup tube that
becauseyou don t have to worry
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The air capcontrolsthe shapeof the the spray cup gets half empty and
spraypattern from horizontal to ver- you need to tip the gun to the side
tical to round. An air cap should or backward in order to spray that
rotateeasilybecause it is common to hard to reachspot.Pickup tubes on
readjustit severaltimeswhile spray- other guns requireyou to open the
OUICK-CONNECT
COUPLER ing a project. Someair capsrequire cup and then turn the tube by hand
you to loosen and retightenthe cap or with a wrench,which is not very
A 20 ft. hose is usefulbecauseit has ring to make adjustments.Others practicalwhile spraying.
enoughlengthto work around your
rotate roughly or arehard to turn.
project,while keepingthe turbine at a A 20-ft.air hoseprovides
distanceso the filter doesnt pick up Finelyadjustable fluidand the best reach
excessoverspray. A quick-connect air controls We found thatyou needat leasta 20-
coupler is usedto connectthe hose to
Fluid and air controls that can be ft. hose to provide enough length
most tuns.The hose'sair valveis used
for gunsthat don't havea built-invalve.
preciselyadjustedmake it easierto to work around most projects.
control fluid atomization,the spray
Conveniently
Mounted
Switch, Hose
and Power
Cord
(800) 279-4441
(866) 247-6e37
247-6937
(800)328-82s1 FinecoatPlus
(8oo)s61-6908
Accuspray (8oo)46s-232s
AmericanTurbine
(800)443-4s00
Lex-Aire 539-2473
(888)900-48s7
(866) 247-6937
(800)328-82s1
Turbinaire M i n i P r o11 3 5
247-6937
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advantage these guns
have over turbine-powered ""elw#-il, ;
j1 HVLP guns is that conver- Lynx-3HVLP
sion guns hook up to a reg- ConversionGun.
ff'
u l a r s m a l l - d i a m e t e rh i g h -
pressureair hose.This is easierto pull aroundthan
t h e l a r g e rh o s e o n a t u r b i n e u n i t . S o m e o f t h e s e
guns are availablefor lessthan $200 but most cost
twice that, or more (seeSources,page 92). Some
r u n o n a 1 - o r 1 - 1 / 2 - h p c o m p r e s s o rb u t m a n y
Titan TS40;$600 r e q u i r e a 5 - h p c o m p r e s s o ro r b i g g e r a n o y o u
3-stagemachine s t i l lh a v e t o b e o n g u a r d a g a i n s tm o i s t u r ea n d o i l
This systemhasalmosteveryrhing we liked:anonbleedergun, in the air supply.lf you have an appropriate com-
self-adjusting fluidpickuptube,fronr-mountedswitchand hose pressor,and a way to extract the moisture and oil,
connection,rear-mountedpower cord and onboard tool t h e n g o i n g w i t h a H V L P c o n v e r s i o ng u n m i g h t
kit. lt only lacksa gun holster. save you some money.
Finely Adjustable
Non- Easy-to- Adiustable Metal Insu- FluidPickup
Bleeder Adjust Fluidand Air Gun lated TwoAir Hose TubeWhile
Gun Air Cap Controls Body Handle Connections Spraying
N Y N N n.a. Top onlv N Hasno air controlvalve
N N N N n.a. Too onlv N
N N N N n.a. Iop onlv N
N N N N n.a. Top onlv N Hassmall
built-in partVtoolbox
spare
N Y N N n.a. Top onlv N Hasno air controlvalve.
N N N N n.a. Top onlv N
N Y Y N n.a. Top onlv N
N N Y Y N Bottom onlv N
N Y Y N Y Bottom only N Hasa shorthosebecause
theturbineisdesioned
- to be
hunqfromoperator's
shoulder
viaa strao.
Y Y Y Y Y Bottom onlv N Hasburlt-in
N Y Y Y Y Bottom onlv N
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Hoseandswitchmountedon oooositesidesof the turbine
N N Y Y N Bottom onlv N
N Y Y Y Y Y N
N N N N n.a. Top onlv N
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Switchand powercordmountedtoo closetoqether
N Y Y Y N Y N
N Y Y Y N Bottom onlv N
N Y Y Y Y Y N
N Y Y Y N Y N
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Hasbuilt-insparepartVtoolbox
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Switchand powercordmountedtoo closetoqether.lW
n . a . : N o t a p p l i c a b l e b e c a u s eg u n h a s o n l y a t o p a i r c o n n e c t i o n
Finishes
SprayBoothfor Waterborne
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Fiftybucksand a fewhoursis all it takesto put togetherthis finishingbooth.It keepsover- t
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usea regularbox fan in the window to vent the fumes.A furnacefilter overthe fan keeps F
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oversprayoffthe fan blades.BeforesprayingI thoroughly sweepmy shop floor, put down I
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paperand crackopen my garagedoor severalinchesto make up for the air being blown z
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outsideby the fan. z.
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I built the booth by first staplingan 8-ft.by 8-ft.pieceof plasticto the ceiling.Then I sta-
z.
pled the top edgeof the plasticwallsto 2x2s,whichI screwedto the ceilingrafters.Oncethe t
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Brent Greer
American Woodworker JULY2oo3
S m a l lS h o pT i p s
TubularStorage
Here'smy solution for storing skinny
things like wood trim and edgeband-
ing.I boughta 12-in.-dia.by S-ft.-long
cardboard concreteform at a home
center for about $14. I slid plywood
dividersinto the tube and addeda few
screwsto hold the dividers in place.I
hung it from the ceiling in my base-
ment with plumber's strap. Get
plumber's strap at a home center for
about$2 for a lO-ft.roll.It took one roll
to hang my storagetube.
GeorgeR. Hoffman
SprayGanStorage
I'm a greatfan of aerosolfinishes,especiallynow that
many of them haveadjustabletips that make much
lesssplatter.But my shopgot so clutteredwith half-
used cans that I had trouble finding the color I
wanted,so I built this simplestoragerack for all the
cans.Now I can instantly find just the color I'm
looking for.The shelvesneedto be 5-in. deep,butthe
angleisnt critical.Anything between45 to 75 degrees
will work. Mine is 70 degrees.
Tim ]ohnson
Tablesaw
ToolDrawer
It seemslike I m alwaysmisplacingmy push sticks,
bladewrench,featherboardsand other small table-
sawaccessories. To solvemy problem I addeda shal-
low drawerunder the sidefeedtable.I simplybuilt a
wood box that wasopen in the front and screwedit
to the bottom of my side table.Then I installeda
drawer using a set of 22-in. full-extensionheavy-
duty drawerslides(seeSources, page92).The slides
costme $14and I usedleftoverplywood.Itdidnt cost
much but it sureprovidesa lot of convenience.
TbmCaspar
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Acid-free paper, sources,
guide blocks,88:90
disposable,88:24
grading,8l:3 |
sources,8 l:33
molding,86:59-60, 85:6 I,
86:65
oscillatingspindle sanders
reviewed and AWrated,
phenolic,9l:42 working,S l:32-33 from plywood carcase,9 l :86 82:82-85
79:38
guide blocks of Bird's mouth joinery installing,88:82-83 power miter saws
Adjustable chucks,
s h i m s . 8 5l :8 bits for plywood reviewed by other
advantagesof 83:82
ocagons on,88:22 reviewed,92:32 parts,88:8 | magazines,S3:58
Air compressors
outfeed tables for Biscuit joiners safetychains,9l:60 slidingcompound-miter saws
station for
drill-pressas,88:94 clampingiig,79:.17 simple plywood, 95:76-86 reviewed and AW rated.
portable,9l:ll4
parts sources,9 l:45 mini-biscuits.85:54 toe boards,9| :62,91:65 84:9&-109
buyer'sguide,83:9 | -94
recommended 200 l, 92: | 04 routers as,85:53 two-part, 82:56-63 routers, 83:85-89
developmentsin,83:93
recommended 2003, 97:26 Biscuit joinery valances,9 I :62,9 | :65,9 | :66 reviewed by other
easy-drainadaptation,S0:| 3
resawing for table rails,94:62, 94:63 Bookends magazines,S3:89
features and types, 83:92
bladeselection.8l :4748 slots,94:80 lead-filfed, 87:82,87:86-57 shop vacuums
settingup an air line,83:94
on,88:23 techniques,79:73 Bowl turning reviewed and AW rated.
size and capacity,83:93
squaringcuts on,92:27 Bits beautiful bases.79:22 80:69-73
Air fi lters, cleaning,89:20
table for as gauges,94:63 Bowls, turned tablesaws.83:72-76
Air filtration systems
temporary,89:25 bird's mouth.92:32 blanksfor reviewed in other
capacityguidelines,80:44
table for brad-point,9l:78 preparing,S5:99 magazines,83:76
filters, source.80:47
auxillary,9l:42 bullnose natural-edge,85:98- | 03 thickness planers
shop-madefrom kits,
shop-made,8l:103-104 s m a l l , 9 3 : 2 39,3 : 1 0 8 primavera,99:102 benchtop,reviewed and
80:4347
tapers with carbide Boxes AW rated.79:83-87
when to clean,80:46
wide,89:89 sharpening,92: |7 ABC boxes,84:75 vises reviewed and AW rated.
Allergies
sensitizerspecies,99: | 8
tensioner for chamfer,93:108 clamping,93:86 82:92
to wood. 99: | 8
Aluminum
quick-crank,9l:42
replacement,86:24
cove
source,93:| 08
dividers.93:90
installinghingeson, 79:20 I
tires of, cleaning,89:| 6 depth gaugesfor iewelry,93:8G-90 Cabinetmaker's triangle,
cutring 79:75
tool holder for making,92:8 | sources,93:| 08
with chop saw,86:l0 Cabinets
magnetic,9l:42 dovetail lids.93:88
Aluminum tubing, source, assembling,95:7l-72
types ol 90:23,90:25 care with.85: l4 magic-coi n puzzle,87:82,
78:82 bathroom
upgrading, S l:5 | drawer-lock. 92:60-61 87:8&€9
Angles fiom plparood carcase,9| :86
zero-clearanceinserts,source, drill Brad nailers, hoseless,95:30
gauge for
8 3 : 12 as depth gauges,92:79 Brad setters box frames, 98 :77, 98:8 | 42
making,92:8| display
Banks for "recoverable" beads for nail removd,93:26,93:108
shop-made checker for lighted,98:7647
magic-coin,87:82,87:88-89 reviewed,87:26 Brass hardware and pulls
sharpening, 82:79 dividers for
Barrel bolt connectors, Forstner pullsand handles
stop block,98:56 vertical,96:l7
sources.T9:38 s p e e d , 9 3|:2 source.82:23
Anti-sag powder for glue, entertainment
Baseball bats, making,78:l2 hole-saw Brass rod stoch source,80:38
source,S | :69,81:72 home theater. S4:4U63
Bases chip clearance, ST:l8 Breadboard ends
Antique tools walnut, 78: | 7 correction
concrete weighted, 98:5f59 hollow screw-remover.85: | 0 Greene and Greene sryle,
books about, source,83:50 face frame
Batteries lock-miter,source,79:59 78:26-28
collector and restorer buifding,9l:74-86
disposal,83:69 pattern, 93: | 08 Brown, Molly ("Unsinkable"),
profiled,83:46-50
maintenancetips, 83:69 pfug-cutteri87:64,87:65 79:56 face frames.89:62
restoring,83:4&-50 fitting, 9 l :80, 9 1:82
nickel-cadmium(NiCad) removing rust from, 82: l0 Brushes
Arches filler strips,88:83
compared to (N|MH) (nickel round-over.93:| 08 90", creating,39: | 4
plywood,86:46,86:4&49, 86:5 |
meal-hydride),83:59 router brass,sources,79: | 2 flammables.82 122-124
Arcs for drill press,78:I l9-120
rebuilding,93:l0 anti-kickback,90:| 6 Bubinga, qualities of, 9 | :126
describing,92:80 for router table, 99:,4| 42
recycling,87: | 4 core-box,85:85 Builder's paper uses of,99:23
l a r g ed, r a w i n g , 9 l : 1 8 hanging
types of,90:17 flushtrim,87:65,87:80 Bulletin boards
Armchairs solo.92:20
Beadboard, making,95:22 panel raiser,86:34,86:43 making,95:69,95:75
Greene and Greene ioinery, Hoosier style,79:14
Beading, adding,93:23 rail-and-stile,86:8,86:32-34, Bureaus
78:3G-32
Beds 86:43,87:26 restoring, 96:70-78 correction
Arts and Crafts style installingbuilt-in,78:56F{|
assembling,85:67-69 slot-cutter vs. plate Burgess Edge System
bookcase.9l:5&-72 joiners, ST:8 kitchen
basic design,8l:4G-45 router bits
chair in.93:6G-72 carving,89:24
hardware,S5:59,85:69 spiral up-cutting,87:63,87:65 reviewed,99:29
hall mirror lights,98:84
headboardsfor vertical molding,85:83 Burls
making,85:7&-8 | material,9l:75
making,85:66 with insert cutters, 94:34 centering on a lathe faceplate,
plansfor
mattresses.85:59 router slot-cutter,99:50 8l:16 over-desk.95:6S-75
book of 94; | 8 pie safe,79:70-77
rail fasteners,sources,8 | :45 screw pilot,87:37 mesquite,8T:46
Ash, source,82:77 guick plywood, 96:60-67
stock, 85:59,85:69 self-centering Butcherblock
Assembly table, 8 l :62-65, rollingshop
turned-post source.93:I 08 quartersawn,89:53
84:74-78
making,85:56-69 spiral-up-cut,85:5 | Butterfly inlay from ptywood carcase,9| :86
Auger bits
Belt sanders stop collars,9l:78 kit, 99:6 l-63 scribingallowance,78:59
ship,source,80:76
buyer's guide tongue-and-groove,95:75 Butternut shop,9 l:88-96
Awls, sharpeninglig,80:32
nBacksplashes
reviewed and AW ratec.
79:66-69
features and types, 79:66-69
adjustable
reviewed.92:3|
undersized
canker of.96:96
finishing,96:94-96
qualities of,96:90-96
sink
making,87:33-43
shelves,S5:92,85:94
storage
curved, 89:60,89:64,89:65 B e l t s , l i n k ,9 l : 3 9 ,9 l : 4 | for plywood dadoes,85:5| Buyer's Guide
Bench dogs, making,89:43 Blade cleaner, air compressors,83:9 l-94 building,87:36
Bamboo skewers, T8:22
Benches reviewed,34:24 block planes,83:34-40 wall mounting, 95:72-7 3, 95:75
Bandsaw blades
garden Blast gates, modifying,79:l6 cordlessdrills web frames, 95:62, 95:64-69,
sources,T9:56,8l:50
building 8 l :66-72, 86:45-5 | Blemishes reviewed by other 95:75
storing,34:46
Bevels touch-up,95:24 magazines,S3:70 wide
Bandsaw jigs
angleblock for grinding,32:80 board feet, how to calculate, dovetail iigs,reviewed and building,87:36
duplicator reviewed,82: | 0 I
Bandsaws angle, calculating,82:79 82:12 AW rated.84:66-73 Cabriole legs
throat plates,95:5l, 95:57 Bocce balls drills, cordless,83:66-70 step-by-stepinstructions,
| 4-in. heavy-duty
with tablesaw 94:56 rules of the game,8l:22 dust collectors 80:55-5 |
reviewed,9l:24
Birch turning,Sl:|&-23 reviewed and AW rated. Calculators
bladesfor
finishing,89: 120- 122 Bolts 80:8l-85 for construction math,98:3|
2001 recommended,92:104
for other-speciesmatching, locking jointer-planers Calipers
center-finderlig,86: | 4
89:l 17,89:122 making,93:77,93:79 reviewed by other dial,reviewed,83:33
dust collection,88: 16, 90:25,
gradesof,89:l 16 Bookcases magazines,83:65 using,82:45
9l:42
plywood,39:l l8-l l9 Arts and Crafu style, jointers,83:6l-65 Carcases
features of , 90:24-25, 97:21--24
sources for Baltic,80:47 88:76€3 lathes,83:7&€3 plate-joined,98:5 I
for resawing
speciesol 89: | | 5 Arts and Crafts style knock- miter gauges reviewed and plywood, 89:56-67, 9 | :74-86
blades,9l:104-105
v s .m a p l e , 8 9 : 1 2 3 down,9l:58-72 AW rated,8l:8l-83 Carts
recommended,90:26-27,
Bird's eye maple floor pins,86:63 mortisers rolling-cabinet
, 90:l18
buying,8l:30 formal built-in,86:58-66 benchtop,reviewed and building,87:35
reviewed, S8:84-9 |
characteristicsand uses, materials list.85:5 | AW rated,Sl:73-77 workshop, 9 6:52,96:56-57
guide bearings,source,S l:50
8l:2&-32
n
Kerf bending
sliding-headstock, 97 : | 4
small
recommended 2003, 97:64
Magazines
filing tips,95:7
magnetic switches, as a
features of,90:59-62
Miter saws, compound
features of,97:67-49
with plunge router, 87:62,
87.'63
with routen 87:77
process ol 86:48 speed and poweri 83:80 safety device,83:28 fences for bits,85:51
Kerfs, jig, 93:83 stabilizing,98:9| Magnetizer wall-hinged,92: l0 | jigs,85:5G-5|
Keyhole hanger steadying,85:| 00 for smallnails,93:23,93: 108 recommended 200 l, 92: 104 Mortises and mortise-
sources.S0:34 weighg9l:45 Magnets, rare-earth recommended 2003. 97:69 and-tenon joints
Keyhole slots Lattice source,86:| 3 reviewed,97:8 routing,Sl:7Hl
making,89:84,89:86,89:88 building,86:46,86:47 Magnifiers station for techniques,78:37-45
screws for Layout visor-type,97:7 portable, 93:92,93: | 08 Motors
installing,89:89 tools for Mahogany Miters brushesof
Kilns storing,8S:96 finish,93:90,93: | 04, 93: | 08 biscuit joinery,94:80 replacing,S5:8
making,94:42-55 Layout tools quilted clamping electric, sources,8 l :50
operating,94:52-55 TriScribe reviewed. 82:98 features of. 93: | 04 with tape,89:7 | power of,96:3&-39
Knives, sharpening,82:80 Lead source,80:54,93: | 08 clampingblock,99:55, spark from
Knobs embedding Mantels 99:56.99:58 diagnosing,S5:8
attaching for weight,87:86-87 Arts and Crafu style, clamps,88:52,89:69, 94:24 understanding horsepower
with Tnuts.86: l6 Legs 88:7G43 for little boxes, 93:82-€3 ratings, 78: | 4
drying rack, 85: | 08 exterior building,88:7&80, 88:82-€3 gluing-up iig,96:8647 Mulch, from workhop, 92: l2
star water-proofing,86:49 Maple jig,88:5| Musical instruments
source,87:94 laminated birdseye,96:98 long turning a whistle,78:l7
T-style making, 94:60-6 l, 94:64 curly plate-joined, 98:49 correction
source,93:I 08 leveling,98:57,98:86 bed ol85:56-{9 mini-biscuits,85:54 Myrtlewood
lumber:89:52 finish.85:69 quafities of,92:'102
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Nail sets
miters of,88:49,88:5 |
oval
Plunge routers
Bosch l6l9EVS, review,
Powermatic
bandsaws
Red oak
decay resistance compared
magnetizing making,99:72-78 83:| 04 revie*ed, 88:88{9,9o.2F27 to white oak,8l:8
painting,96:88 buyer's guide drill press | 170 Reed moldings, T8:8G€2
for smallnails,93:23
rustic-style,8 l :2f26 reviewed and AW rated, reviewed,86:68-75 Refinishing
rectangular
splines,88:49-50 78:7G79 drill presses glue-up for
making,9l:20
supplies,88:54-55 Fein,review 83: | 04 reviewed.90:36-37 before stri pping, 86:76
Nailers
Planenmolders Plywood jointer PM 54A Repairs, fillers,9 l : 128
brad -wood attachment, 98:48
buying,90: I 4, 90:76 reviewed,89:94 Resawing
cordless-compressor,9 | :29
Planers ApplePly,source,80:38 iointers avoiding warp after,79: l4
Nails -jointers, 90:52,90:76, 97:55, Baltic birch, source of void- recommended,90:56 bandsawsfor
and staples
97:72 free,80:47 planers recommended,90:.2F27,
combo gun,86:22 -molders,97:72 camouflaging,83:44 reviewed,90:79 90:l l8
brads
benchtop carrier,39:26 abfesaw 64 4,95:46 for bookmatching 88:78, 89:53
bobby pin holden 84: l6
reviewed,93:28-29 chip-out protection, 95:8 | tablesaw 64A, 96:38, 96:48, on a bandsaw,S l:45-5 |
compared to finish nails,
79:45 dust collection for cutting,9l:76 96:5G-5 | accuracytips,8l:4F50
pusheri88:50 built-in.98:30 cautions,9l:77 Primavera trick 88:23
plier-holding,9l:9| features ot, 90:7G77,97 :7 | -7 3 guide,89:38 qualitiesol 99:102 Respirators
knot removal, E9:22-23 tearout Protection, 87:56 Profile shaping organic-vapor cartridge
removing
portable with a circular saw 78:50 with disc sander,86:l3 storing,8l:90
brad setter,93:26
small recommended,90:122 dimensionsof Proportions Restoration
recommended200 l, 92 | 04 true,85:5 | calculating of bureau,96t70-78
magnetized starter, 93:23
recommended 2003, 97t74 drilling device,92:83 Roller stands
Noise
room insulation,99: l4 snipe-preventionsleds,99:25 gang,89:38 Protractor/depth gauge, double-duty,95:88
stands,95:88 edge banding,89:58,95:63, source,78:64 folding
Notches
taper sled,9 l :69,93:68 95:6,{-66,95:82 Pulls supports, 89:22-23
with tablesaw 89:88
n
Oak
types of,90275-76
vs. sanders,90:| 8
Planes
jointing,89: | 3
edge trimming, 9 | :62,9 | :64
edgebanding,96:62 .
brass
source,87:89
calculator, 92:83
pivoting
reviewed,94:39
with vise
curly red, 95:106 block edges of carving, 39:24 reviewed,92:35
finish for buyer's guide,83:39 filling,87:57 from aluminum stock, 96:6 I, Roller supports
fumed, 85:79-€0, 85:8 | sources,S3:36 edging 96:67 drawbridge-type, 87 :94
quartersawn "old-growth," types and features, Europly launched,84:26 installing,92: I l6 suppliesfor
85: | 20 83:3,1-36 router bits,99:29 Push blocks, right-angle,85:52 source.87:94
Ocarina, turning an, 78: l7 cufting angles,83:40 edgings,87:5f58 Push blocks and pads Rolling pin, turned,
correction flattening the blade back,82:81 fi nishing,88:46,89: | 2F | 22 from concrete float pads,82: I 6 79:24-34
Octagons, method, 88:22 irons of for dovetails,98:l6 sources,79:59 Rosewood, allergiesto, 99: l8
Oil finishes sharpening,38: | 2 high-density,98: l6 Push sticks Rotary tools
uPturned jigsawing fastening with magnets,8 l :37 base for
applying, 78:106-107
sources,78:54,79:62 as jointers,94:26 sanssplinters,89:20 pictured,85:83 routen94:22
Oscillating spindle Planing laminating,95:78 Puzzles Router bits
sanders figured wood,93: I M notched joint,96:64 knog 87:82-€5 bushings, sources,S l:6 l, 8 l:69
buyer'sguide of curly wood,92:44-45 red-oak magic coin, 87:82, 87:8&€9 flush-trimming
reviewed and AW rated. wetting before,92:45 choosing,88:3!44 scrol f-saw 87: 66, 87:72, 87 :73 withTeflon bearing
82:82-85 without jointing,84:9 ripping,86:59 reviewed, 34:24
Grizzly reviewed, 82:97 Plans rotan/-cut vs. plain-sliced, - reversiblestile and rail cut-
Porter Cable hand-held for Mission furniture 88:36-44 Rabbeted joints ters, using,78:72-74
reviewed, S2:96 book ol 94: | 8 sguaringup,89:58 locking ficr draryers,84:9 | -94 sources,78:45,8 | :6 l, 82:77
outfeed rollers period supports for Rabbets lock-miter,79:59
swiveling,80:| | sources,SS:8 board,99:82 for glass,88:8| point-cutting round-over
Ovals, mat cutters, 99:78 Plant stands l-beam,9 l :60,9 l :6 l, 9 l :62 for round frame,99:78 bits,78:82
nine-pot Pneumatic brad and lock radius type,84:89
- making,94:7V72 finish nailers with router,92:6f63 reversiblestile and rail
Paint Planters anatomy of,79:44 on tablesaw,89 :58, 96:62 cutters, TS:74
and fasteners patio shingled bfowout, avoiding,79:47 on tablesaws,9 | :77,9 | :9 | Router jigs
bleed-throughwith, 86:49 making,94:7840 bfowout, repairing, 79 :47 trimming for dado cutting, 78: | 8, 78:48,
for exterior doors. 88:58 Plastic laminate features and types, 79:43-49 with router, 9 l :82, 9 l :83 80:28
on damp wood,86:49 applying,99:43 impact mark, avoiding,79:45 with router, 88:6 l, 98:8 | for diagonal routing,
over pressure-treated samplesof sources,T9:49 with tablesaw 94:66 78:8G{2
wood.86:48 uses.99:25 Pocket-hole joinery Racks for dovetails
removing from pores,79: I Plate joiners c l a m p s , 9 7l 6
: drawer,96:26 slidingdovetails,84:86
sPray-on biscuitsfor Pocket-screw ioinery drying for jointing, 78:5 |
rack,96:88 making,87: l6 without aiig,82:17 for knobs,85: | 08 tenoning,34: | 6
strippint,79:| 2 edge-to-edge alignment Polyurethane finishing,88:52 Router tables
Panels with,87: l0 creating a custom sheen,78:8 for damping,9S:42 "recoverable" beadswith, 87:26
assemblyol 85:80 features of,90:82 waterborne for portable tools, 98:42 -router combo
bits for recommended,90:83,90: l 2 l addingcolor,80:102 for tablesaw blades,85:44 reviewed,99:30
reviewed,92:32 recommended 200 l, 92: | 04 best brush,82: | 04 for turning tools, 96:20 adjustments, 92:66, 92:68
Patterns rypes of, 90:81-82 sources.80: | 02 knife bases,92:69
gridded vs. slot cutters, ST:8 Posts making,85:92-93 benchtop vs. fl oor, 92:64-65,
enlarging,8T:65 Plate joinery turned two-part lumber 92:66
transferri ng, 82: | 4, 82 | 6 anglejig,99:20 making,85:58-65 with under-slungdrawers, bit storage,85:46
Pegs, decorative, 9 l :65 biscuit exposure in, 99: 104 Power miter saws (conven- 85:44 bit-height adiuster, 85:89
Pencif holder,84:14 biscuit sizing,98:5 l, 98:52 tional and compound) painting,96:88 Bosch folding table
Pencils carcaseswith.98:5 | accessories,33:58 Radial-arm saws reviewed, S4:26
carpenter's cut gauging,9S:5| buyer's guide compared to power building 99:39-45
sharpene499:36 drawers with,98150 features and types, miter saws,83:55 cove with,93:8648
chalk marking,sources,79:56 edge joinery with, 98:48 83:54-56 recalled,8S:32 curve-routint iig, 99:47
multiplying edgingwith,98:47 Ryobi reviewed,83:l4 Rags dadoes on,96:83
quickly,92:80 Paceframes with.98:47 capacity,determining your hazards of oil-soaked, 78: | | 0 dust collection,SS:95
Perf-board hold-down.98:56 needs.83:55 overhead dispenser;82:36 end-grainjig 86:34,86:35,86:36
extending the hooks on, miters with,98:49 compared to radial-arm what makes a good, featherboards,85:82,85:83,
8l:38 shelveswith.98:50 saws,83:55 78:| 06-107 85:85
shelving,S0:8 technique,98:52 dust collection Random-orbit sanders features of,99:40
Phenolic top attachments with, 98:48 after-marketsolutions,83:57 dust collection tips, 80:64 fences,92:65-67
for machinery tables,92:67 with slot-cutter bits, 87:8 laser cutting guide,83:26 Rasps sub-,92:66,92:67
Picture frames Plate turning, 78:9&-l fi Power tools sandpaper for tablesawextensions,92:73
assembling,88:53 Plugs caddy,79:| 00 making,92:22 gaugesfor
fasteners for source,87:80 storage devices,82:34,82:36 sources, S0:6 | set-up,85:53
quick-change,88:53 tapered,sources,8 | :69 technologicaladvancesin Reclaimed lumber guard for
fi4ishingrack,88:52 trimming portable, S3:30 checkingfor embedded meal, freehand.99:47
hangers,38:49 router jig,89:25 understandinghorsepower 8 4 : 18 inserts
making,96:80-88 ratings of, 78: | 4 Excalibur EXRT2
reviewed, 34:25
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joint-making,92:73 jointingjig,89:58,98:2| belt Screwdrivers Sheet goods
jointer fence,85:3&-42 lever locks,85:75 features ol 90:8&49 right-anglebattery-driven, crosscutting,ST:37
lointingon,87:54-55 mid-size recommended,90:89-90, 98:32 dolly,86:26
knock-down,89:3| reviewed,85:70-76, 89: 100 90:l18 Screws ripping,87:37
miter mini-biscuitswith, mid-sized random-orbit broken sawingrack,80: | |
85:54 reviewed,90:122 recommended,90:8G{8, removing,35: l0 storage,8T:96
moldingson,96:82-83 moldingswith, 85:82-85 90 122 broken-through Shelf supports
moldingswith, 85:82-85 fluted, 85:82.85:85 types of,90:85-86 Fix,88:82 brass,sources.T9:77
on tablesawextensions,88:95 mortiseswith. 92:50.92:52 Sanders, random-orbit coarse-thread usingbiscuits,32:59
olatesfor mortisingwith recommended200 l, 92:| 04 loinery with,87:37 Shellac
advantagesof,85:86J7 jigs,85:5G-5l, 85:60,85:6| Sanding drivingin tight spots,78:22 dewaxed
angled,85:89 stop blocks,85:60 blocks extractors for applying,78:107
mounting,85:9G-9 | new improved,96:30 profiled reviewed.9l:34 instant,80:98
perfect.85:88 noise ol 85:73 making,85:84, 95:39 galvanized source,92:34
recommended,g0: | 23 plug-trimming jig, 89:25 sources.T9:56 source,93:| 08 Shelves
reviewed,85:8&{9 plunge end grain,79:54 makinggood joina with,79:62 cleats,87:38
pull-out,79:104 for tables,96:28 hand.78:23 paint bleed-throughwith display,89:84€9
push-blockfor reviewed,92:30 insidecorners,32:| 7 fixing,86:49 glass,98:79,98:85,98:87
right-angle,85:52 power of,85:72-73 Dads pilot holes,86:48 heavy
raisedpaneldoors on,86:32-43 rabbetswith,88:6| flexible,sources,79:56 pocket, 89:59-42,9 l :65, 9 l :66, supports,99:84
recommended,90:| 23 recommended,90:96 scratchesfrom 9l:79,91.81 installing,78:56-61
roundingover with, 93:65, recommended200 l , 92:104 exposing,88: I 4 predrilling,94: l4 metal upside-down,98:40
93:70,93:88 recommended 2003, 97:86 smallpieces,80:32 removing,SS:l8 pinhofes,9l:67,91:79
routers. 97:7.99:28 reviewed, 99:64-7 | Sandpaper sheet-metal pin-hole iig,98:80,98:83,98:84
safetyfeatures,92:68 roundingwith a,78:20 dispenser,T8:22 lor grip,9l:94 plate-joined,98:50
shaper-like safetywith,90: l6 file storage,32: I 4 stainless sink-cabinet,85:92.85:94
reviewed,89:92 sizesol 90:92-93 folding,85: 109 s o u r c e , 8 6 : l5, 8 7 : 6 5 stiffening
sleds.99:47 sparks from high-quality,96:29 wax, 86: l4 with edging,87:58
slots on.88:49 diagnosing,S5:8 mounting,93:68,98:70 Scribing support holes,drilling
springboards,92:26 speed chart, 92: | 7 overhead dispenser,82:36 adjacent edges,78:60 accurately,T9:74
tablesaw-mount speed controllers, 86:8 reinforcing,9l:20 cabinets between walls.78:60 wall
reviewed,35:30 soeeds
. of saving,98: I7 cabinetsto walls,78:59 display,78:52-55
tabletops, 92:67-69 variable,85:7l-72 sources,T9:56 Scrollsaws free-form,80:34
template routing on, 87:6 l, squaringup with,99: l6 for "short" rolls. 78:22 blade changing,87:68-69 Shims
87:63,87:64,87:78, 87:79 table-mounted,vs.shaper;83:22 unclogging,8 l :92 bladepainting,94:26 aluminumtape,93:24,93:| 08
feed direction,8T:79 table plates for Sawblades blade-threadingslots,95:26 source,87:94
templates,93:70 recommended 200 1,92:104 bandsaw bladesfor Shingles, laying
tested.92:64-73 template guide bushings,85:73 features of, 9 | : | 04-l 08 choosing,ST:74 on box,94:80
Routers Rubbing out, recommended,9| : | 08-l l0 controls, 87:69-70 Shop vacuums
basesfor process ol 88: | 6 reviewed,9l:ll0 dust management,87:70 buyer'sguide
dust collection,83:89 Rulers, storage,88:96 setting,9S:28 extending the useful life of, reviewed and AW rated,
removable.83:88 Rust t y p e so f , 9 l : 1 0 3 - 1 0 4 79:16 80:69-73
shop-made,8l:37 Preventing combination features oi 90: | 0 l-l 02, features,80:70
"body-grip" with corrosion inhibitors. sources,95:28 97:91-93.97:94 muffling noise from,
reviewed, 92:28-29 8 6 : 10 dado m u l t i p l e sw i t h , 9 l : l 8 7 9 : ll 5 - l l 6
3-HP with dehumidifiers, 86:l0 carrier,93:96,93: I 08 recommended,90: | 02- | 03, plastic liner,source,80:64
reviewed,90:123 with silicagel,86:l0 recommended200 | ,92: 104 90:123,92:104.97:94 recommended,90:.124
accessories.85:73.85:75 dado stacking reviewed,ST:66-74 tool-actuated,97:8
as biscuitjoiners,85:53 - choosing,S6:56 speeds,87:70 switches.80:7 |
base plates for Safety recommended,90:|'24 tables,87:70 Silicon putty, sources,T9:l0
making,85:20 dust hazards reviewed,86:53-56 types of,90: | 0G-l 0 | SL I E, defined,82:70
basesof health effectsol80:104 for aluminum,86:l0 vibrationwith,87:69 Slats, spacing,ST:80
removable.S5:7l. 89: 100 Uniform Mechanical for melamine.9T:l2 Scroll work Sleds
bearingsfor Code standards.80:67 jointer-quality,97: | 2 finishingbath,92:27 crosscut,93:66
graduatingwith,85:84 Prevenringstatic electricity stabilizers, 95:l0 Sealers gang,93:64
bit acceptanceof , 85:72 sparks,80:26,80:67 stiffeners,95: | 0 shellacas.92:34 for router tables.99:47
brushesof Sanders tablesaw sources,79: | 0 small-piece, 93:82,93:84
replacing,S5:8 -drill-presscombo,97:38 setting,9S:28 Sectors, making,92:83 taPer
buyer's guide,83:85-89 disc tightening,95: l2 Sewing cabinet, for planers,93:68
MakicaRD | 100 reviewed, templatesandingwith,86: l3 Sawdust. as mulch.92:l2 Shaker.84:82-89 for tablesaws.93:66
8 3 : 12 drum Sawhorses Shafts, mounting,98:7 | slidingcompound-miter saws
reviewed and AW rated. discussed, 93:39-45 flip-top,93:l8 Shaker style advantagesol 84: | 00- | 04
78:76-79 double, 93:48,97:42 knockdown and folding,79:102 sewing stands,desks,and buyer's guide
circle iig,94:72 features of,97:.4143 making,96:52,96:54-55 cabinets,84:82-89 reviewed and AW rated.
climb-cuttingwith, 99: l0 paper savingwith,98: l7 nestin8,8 l:38 tools and supplies,84:89 84:9&-109
colletsof,85:72 qualitiesof, 90: l8 stacking,39:30 Shapers features,34:l0l-102
self-releasing, 85:75 recommended,93:50-5| making,94:9| compared to table-mounted Slots
cordless reviewed,93:38-5 | Sawing, of multiples,9l: l8 routers, S3:22 on router table, 99:52,99:55,
reviewed,89:90 single-drumclosed-end,93:47 Saws with router 99:75
crosscuftingwith, 78:48 single-drumopen-end,93:46 dovetail.90:l9 reviewed.S9:92 on router tables.88:49
dado baseplate,35:52 vs.planers,90:| 8 edge protection,94:29 Sharpening Smoke alarms,
dado iig,96:22 drum frugality,39:24 Japanese-sryle, 90:l9 edge tools,82:78-8 | dust and,80:| 04
d a d o e sw i t h , 9 l : 9 | oscillating-spindle sanders veneer gauge for Snipe, eliminating, 79:85
angled,94:76 reviewed,90:l2 | source.87:89 making,92:8| Solvents
depth gauges,92:79 random-orbit Saws, compound-miter hollow-chisel mortising choosing,96:| 6
depth-of-cut adjustments features of.97:77-78 a l u m i n u mw i t h , 8 6 :l 0 attachment.78: l0 Sound Safety Products
for,85:73-74 recommended 2003, laser for lappingplates,98:62,98:64, Optimuff
developmentsin,83:87 97:7&-79 reviewed,SS:30 98:65,98:68 reviewed, 92:92,92:95
dovetailswith spindle stand for machinesfor Spanish cedar
s l i d i n g8, 5 : 1 4 , 8 5 : 5 3 and drill press,89:96 building,87:36 recommended200 | . 92: I M preferred for cigar
dust collection,92: | 0, 9 6:27 Sanders, belt Scrapers reviewed,89:76-€ I humidors,78:l0
dust collector for -polisher,97:80 burnishing, 78:104 of carbidebits,92:l7 Spires
reviewed,35:36 detail,97:80 cabinet of marking-gaugeknives,92:79 pyramidal
features of,78:76-77. features of,97:-79 sources,30:61,80:68 scrapers,S0:| 07 making,94:76
83:85-86, 90:93-95, finish,97:80 edge protection,94:29 system for Spline joints
97:83-85, 97:88, 99:64-67 recommended200 l, 92:| 04 sharpening,80: | 07 drill-press,98:62-74 for drawer runners.92:58
feed direction,90:l6 recommended 2003, 97:79 sources,S0:6|,80:58 testing for sharpness,S2:8| making,93:83,93:84
flush cutting with, 9 l :82,9 l :83 Sanders, drum squaringedge,82:79,82:8 | tool holder,98:64-73 on router table, 99:.74-7 5
flush-trimming jig, 87:58 cleaner for storage,33:96 Sharpening machines Splines
for router tables.97:7.97:85 reviewed,94:40 Scratches, minute recommended,90:124 jig,88:50
from roary rcols,94:22 Sanders, oscillating spindle exposing,88: | 4 sharPeningstones Spokeshaves,
in end grain recommended2001,92: 104 Screw extractors waterstones sources,30:6 |
centering,85:63 Sanders, portable hollow flattening,82:8| Spray painting and finishing
u s i n g , 8 5| :0 holders.82:79 techniquesand equipment
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Spring boards Stools for glue,96:l4 shelves.94:65 storage under
as fences,92:26 nested,78:47 for stains,88:46 side trays,87:98
Squareness Queen Anne footstool, Switches Greene and Greene-style, switches,95:48
by feel,92:83 80:4&-54 combining,95:20 8l:52-6 | table insert for
by fol fowi ng kerIs, 92:27 Stop blocks magnetic stretchers,94:62, 94:63,94:64 tape temporary,S5:22
checking,9l:56 workbench safety o( 96:39,96:40 trestle taper jig,88:78,89:86
drafting triangles,92:78 from old deadbolt 79: l6 Sycamore how to size,82:3G-32 tapers on,92:50,92:53
for large pieces,99: 16, Stops qualitiesof, 98: I l4 utility tenon jig, 88:6G-69,88:7 I,
99:4243 doweling jig as,93:20 knock-down.86:30 88:73
Squares for angles,98:56 - Tablesaws throat plates,95:29,95:50-58
buying,90: | 4 for dadoes,98:69 T-nuts | 20v x 240v 95: | 6 zero-clearance,9 l:4 |
storage,88:95 for routers.99:46 for drawer pulls,85:l6 240-volt.96:4 | types of, 90: | 05- | 06
Stains quick-action Tables 120-volt vibration with
applyingbright-colored reviewed, ST:24 aprons,92:54-55 reviewed,96:36-5 | reducing,9l:4 |
stains,82:106 Storage Arts and Crafts style accessory storage, T9: | 00 wrenches,95:46
chemical behindstairs,95:90 small,94:5&{7 arbor-washer fl attening, 96:24 Tabletops
for cherry,93:58,93:| 08 drawers for assembly bases for attachment methods,94:64,
ebonizing,S6:76 between studs,87:94 folding,85:48 m o b i l e , 9 l : 4| 94:67,98:84
for blemishes,95:24 for lumber,85:44 buifding,87:7640 mobile storage,9l: I l2 fasteners for
for concrete. 36:8 for small para,98:25 materials list.87:79 benchtop,95:49 metal,94:64
gel in bottles workstation, 8 | :62-65, blade guards fastening,80:26
corner removal,39: l2 for the shop 84:74-78 sources,83:74 for router abl e, 99:4 l, 99:4243
on plywood,88:46 carts and caddies,79: | 00 coffee bladetilt.83:76 making,92:49-50
over figure, 89: | 20- | 2 I drawers, rolling,80:8 two-d rawe red, 92:48-59 bevel gauge,94:66 slots and buttons, 87:78,87:80
Stamps, source,92:82 lumber racks.84:44 dining blade spacers,88:67,88:70 slotted, 9S:55,98:57
Stands overhead,34:46 how to size.82:24-32 blade storage, 35:44 squaringup,99:| 6
garden weighted,98:54-59 power tools, 79: 100, 82:34, farm style,82:6&-77 bladesand cutters Tack cloths
Staples 82:36 folding shop, 93:74-7 9, 99:80 dust volume and,80:68 fi nish contamination with.
and brads hanging,89:32 kitchen work bladesfor 8 6 : 10
combo gun,86:22,80:67 rack-hung drawers,85:44 building,87:76-80 dado,86:53-56 Tambours
Stave construction shelvesfor materials list,87:79 bladesof replacing
bird's mouth joinery, 92:32 upside-down,98:40 legs angle setter,85:32 t i p , 9 3 :I l 6
Steel, rod stock source, 80:38 tool "book," 79:100 factory-turned, sources,82-Z squaring,92:78 Tape
Steel wool under bench.95:92 mortising tapered,8 l :60 buyer's guide,83:72-76 acid-free,88:55
life of walls for quick utility legs,78:23 cabinet clampingwith, 89:7 l, 89:74
prolonging,88:2| reviewed.9l:35 turned.82:4246 reviewed,SS:28 double-faced
steel-free.98:36 Straightedges outfeed cabinet left-tilt for hinges,93:88, 93:| 08
Stippling tool, holders,85:22 drill-press,88:94 reviewed,93:30,93: | 08 source,87:65,93:88,
shop-made,82:16 shop-made,83:128-129 parlor,79:5G-56 choosing, 96.,3642 93: | 08
Stock preparation sources,33: | 29 pedestaf,80:74-78 crosscut sled,87:37,87:4243, Tape
marking,92:76-83 test,83:| 30 picnic,80:74-78 89:58 double-stickinS,sources,
process ol 98:78 Surface preparation rails, crosscuttint 78:54,79:56
curved,87:.78-79 tables,78: | 7 correction Tapering legs
dadoes on, 85:94,85:95,89:86, on a iointer,84:126
9 l :76, 92:5G-5l, 92:53, Tapers
98:6&-69 clamping,89:74
developmentsin,83:75 jig,89:86
lineof"Pin-Free"
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Meters features of,83:72-73,
90:9 l,:90: 107, 97:98-100
grooves on
on tablesaw 93:66
jig,88:78
planing,9l:69
gang cutting,9 l:93 tablesawjig, 92:50,92:53
stopped,88:58 with circular saw.98:57
guards for Taps, using,98: | 4, 98:72
dust-collecting,88:34 Taps and dies, metal-
Ittc 2t0 easy-mounting,95:47 threading, sources,80:38
overarm.9l:4 | Templates
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hybrid,95:44-45, 97: l 0 tape,87:6l, 87:65
inserts for toggle clamps,93:70
zero-clearance,88:67,93:84 Tenons
kerfing jig,93:83 angled,93:62-65
lap joina with,92:56 fitring,88:73,88:74
left-tilt,95:46 haunched,92:50,92:53,
miter gauges,sources, 83 :74 92:54-55
mobile base,87:94 loose,99:5l,99:52-53
tffi tfltg tfitt7 notches with mortising,85:6|
safely,87:80 mitered,ST;77
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Include., . octagons on,88:22
parts sources,9 l:45
on router.84: | 6
on tablesaw.8T:77
prices of,95:47 jig,88:6G-6|
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&clas $atttngs rabbeting iig,94:66 round
rabbets on, 89:58,9 l :77,9 1:9 1 cutter.99:6
* Ptass/,loldBeadlngsFunctlon raised panelson, 95:34-40 shoulders,88:7 | -72, 88:74
recommended 2003. 97: | 0 I tablesawjig, 88:66-69, 88:7 I,
* to NanualConectlorcRcqulrrd resawingsplitteri 96: l0 88:73,92:53
rip fence-mitergaugeuse,87:77 turned,85:64
Wagner's Proven rippingjig,9l:84 Thickness gauge
* Earyto BeadDlglFrlDWef router tables on.85:30 shop-made,80:30
moisture meter router-table extensions,92:73 Thickness planers
* Exfr;nded SpeclasBangetor Erotlc, technology is virtually SawStop saleq,97:6 benchtop (also called
Iletmr lladund $pactas unaffected by wood sleds for portable)
gang-cutting,93:64 reviewed and AW rated,
temperature miter.96:84-85 79:83-87
or surface moisture. small-piece,93:82,93:84 dust collection improvements,
splineson 80:62-63
iig,88:50 features and types, 79:83-€6
splitteri 97: l2 Thompson'sWater Seal
splitters,9l:40 Advanced Wood Protector.
squeaking 94:36
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Loc-rkbe,vondthe striking becsn'ittgftrlLrrcitt (lcvlcltl sirtitl-
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Cevlon sartinu,ctodhas a beautifirl pale ycllotv to solt'lctlvcllorv
c o l o r o f i e n a c c e n t e dr v i t h d a r k e r s t r c i r l i s .I l t r t t h c c t l t l l e s t
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c h a r r s i n F\ ',c r ' \l' i t t l c t t v c rt i r t t c .
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onlv for cdging to nratchthe vcttect'[rlrt also for btlx n-raliittq'
tr-rrningsancl as t'irredetail in largcr priccc's.
Nanred tor its ntrtural satin-lil<esheetl,Ceylcllrsatitln'ooc1
is ofien figLrred;A wavv,narro\\rribbort figureis Illost colllllloll.
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tools. li-rt, Ceylon sartinrvoctd is u,ell behavedotr the lathc.
"Beeswing" is a great way to describe the (levlon sartintvoocl gltresartcltlrtisl-res ivell. llecar-rsc oi its
figur.e in this piece of Ceylon satinwood.The bcautifr,rlcolor, it's r-rsualh, givcn a Ir;,rturetl flrtish n'itholtt i.rttt'
shimmering "wings" combine with a deep
s t a i no r d v e .S a n d i n gt o 4 0 0 g r i t u ' i l l v i e l c la g l a s s - l i l i cs t t t ' f a c c
yellow color and a soft, silky smooth
appearance to create a truly stunning visual t h a t a l n r o s t d o e s n ' t n e e c -al f l r t i s h .A l t a t t r r a lo i l f l r l i s h r ' r ' i l l
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brush on generously and allow to so long it gottacky.Panicked,Igrabbed wasa tacky,furrymess.
soak in. Then you just haveto wipe the nearestrag-from the old laun- Fortunately,more oil, followed by
offthe excessoil before it dries. dry basketwhere I store them-and wiping with cleanrags,savedthe day.
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got distracted by a lengthy phone call IrealizethatAbby, the family cat,had Susanand Abby has lived to achieve
(from a fund-raiser, of course!). discovered that the laundry basket a ripe old age.
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