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193 Perfect cope-and-stick Fine Woodworking doors, p. 42 TAUN TON’S COPE-AND-STICK DOORS TRESTLE TABLE 14-IN. BANDSAWS GAP-FREE JOINTS PINE FINISH Build a Shaker trestle table New breed of 14-in. bandsaws Secret to gap-free joints Antique finish for pine Where to find the best lumber Sign your work with distinction September/October 2007 Oct. 2007 No. 193 U.S. $7.99/Canada $8.99 W193FCf.indd 1 7/6/07 2:35:21 PM FW193ADp2.indd 6/27/07 10:00:06 AM pg 2 - (Cyan)(Magenta)(Yellow)(BlacK) Look for the next evolution in woodworking. Coming soon. FW193ADp3.indd 6/27/07 10:02:55 AM pg 3 - (Cyan)(Magenta)(Yellow)(BlacK) Check out www.triedandtrueprecision.com. READER SERVICE NO. 128 contentsSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2007 ISSUE193 features 36 Arts & Crafts Wall Shelf Hollow, quartersawn columns and traditional inlay elevate an easy project B Y NANCY HILLER 42 Frame-and-Panel Doors Made Easy Cope-and-stick router bits are quick but tricky. Here’s how to get perfect results B Y M I C H A E L P E KOV ICH 48 New Breed TOOL TEST of Bandsaws New 14-in. models have serious resaw capacity, with more power to handle bigger boards B Y T H OM A S M C K ENNA FINISHING 54 PINE Cover photo: Michael Pekovich w193CT.indd 4 7/2/07 2:38:41 PM up front FLAWLESS 58 FITTING 6 On the Web 8 Contributors 10 Letters 14 Methods of Work N Tablesaw tapering jig N Magnetic cabinet catch 36 22 Tools & Materials ARTS & CRAFTS N WALL SHELF Powermatic drill press N Freud premium sawblade N Work Sharp sharpening machine 30 What’s the Difference? Pin gauges vs. slicing gauges 32 Fundamentals 54 Best Finish for Pine 68 Lumber From Is it time to get a fresh edge? Thin layers of shellac Mini-Mills and stain add age and Unusual woods at bargain warmth without blotching prices might be closer BY TOM WISSHACK to home than you think in the back BY MARIO RODRIGUEZ 58 The Secret 84 Readers Gallery to Making 72 Shaker Dining Table 88 Q & A COVER N Drying freshly cut lumber Perfect Joints STORY Form meets function N A tabletop finish Trim hidden areas in this classic design to quickly produce BY CHRISTIAN BECKSVOORT 96 Master Class a flawless fit Free-form steam-bending BY STUART LIPP 80 What’s Your Sign? 106 Finish Line Readers, editors, contributors Original Arts & Crafts 63 Router-Made sign their work Bandings in distinctive ways 110 How They Did It BY CHARLIE REINA Dress up your work The back cover explained with these unique designs BY MARK ARNOLD Back Cover Masterful apprenticeship FRAME-AND-PANEL 42 DOORS FineWoodworking.com w193CT.indd 5 7/6/07 2:42:27 PM onTHIS the MONTH ON FineWoodworking.com web free online extras: W Available July 31 at www.finewoodworking.com/extras EDITOR Asa Christiana AUDIO PODCAST ART DIRECTOR Michael Pekovich The Wood Butcher Papers MANAGING EDITOR Mark Schofield Tune in for our yearlong audio series hosted by the original Wood Butcher, newspaper columnist Saul Isler. 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