January 1993
Issue 7

Rout a perfect raised panel door or drawer using a router, a straight bit, and this shop-made jig.

From planing end and edge grain to trimming small pieces, here's a few tips that will provide crisp, clean cuts every time.

All it takes to produce a perfectly flat surface is a belt sander and four simple steps.

Practical solutions for removing rust and restoring tools to a usable condition.

Changing drill bits without a chuck key is quick and easy with this handy accessory for your portable drill.

This workbench features a solid base that knocks down easily and a top that's built up of plywood and thin hardwood strips.

A massive wood face, iron guide rods, and a manufactured vise screw combine to provide even clamping pressure that holds a workpiece tight.

Four shop-tested tips: Dowel Cutting Jig, Shop-Made Bench Clamp, Rip Fence Alignment Gauge, and a Glue Brush Tip.

Calculating board feet takes the guesswork out of determining the cost of a project.