#311-JULY/AUG 2024

Articles

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  Online Extras from FW Issue #311

  Online extras from Fine Woodworking No. 311 - July/August 2014
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  Chris Becksvoort's Shaker-Inspired Side Chest

  Bottom shelf adds interest and utility to a classic design.
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  Testing Hard-Wax Oil Finishes

  Hard-wax oils have become increasingly popular as fine furniture finishes, and it's easy to see why.
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  How to Turn a Pepper Grinder

  Turn a sleek pepper grinder without visible hardware using Matt Monaco's design.
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  More Than One Way to Cut a Dovetail

  Bob van Dyke demonstrates a variety of approaches for every situation.
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  Chris Schwarz's Irish stick chair

  Chris makes chairmaking approachable with a set of basic tools.
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  Different ways to dry wood

  Jeffrey Schucker shows three different approaches to drying wood.
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  The Leviathan Lathe

  Fred Schattauer had his heart set on a big lathe, and made it happen.
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  Smart jig for bandsawn dovetails

  Bandsaw the tail board quickly and accurately with this flippable, adaptable jig.
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  Review: Melbourne Tool Company - Excellent new planes from Australia

  Dave Fisher reviews MTC's new low-angle block plane and small router plane.
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  Entry-level workbench might be the last one you need

  Ramia Finish-It-Yourself DIY 1500 is sturdy and easy to assemble.