February 1991
Issue 73

Nine great tips from fellow woodworkers. 1) Transparent Patterns. 2) Molding Cutter Scraper. 3) Radial Arm Saw Shim. 4) Forstner Bit Guide. 5) Miter Saw Stand. Plus four Quick Tips.

We built our classic flat-topped trunk from oak plywood and 1/4" bands of solid oak. Then as a finishing touch, we used brass-plated hardware.

The traditional miter joint can be improved by adding a simple hardwood spline. It adds strength, plus helps keep the mitered pieces aligned.

This shop-made fixture makes cross-cutting plywood or large panels a snap. And the movable stop block makes sure you get accurate results every time.

1) Plywood Cutting Techniques. 2) Clamp Extension Block. 3) Protecting Mitered Edges. 4) Creating Slots.

The biggest challenge in making this cabinet is deciding where to put the dividers. Then the case can be built using two variations of miter and spline.

We offer a few tips on using a hand-held router. Plus let you in on some problems and how to avoid them.

Table saw blade tilt -- left or right? Using a plunge router on the router table. Also, some information on plywood blades.

The results are in for our first tips contest. See what won first and second place for drill bit organizers.