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Tips & Techniques4

Display Case6

This walnut case provides an elegant home for treasured heirlooms. And it provides a showcase for a couple of interesting woodworking techniques as well.

Handcut Half-blind Dovetails10

Making this traditional drawer joint is simpler than it looks. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how to cut a perfect-fitting, half-blind dovetail joint quickly and accurately.

  • Page 10: Detail a, Tail Layout
    Most measurements on the illustration are incorrect. Measurements printed on left part of illustration, from top to bottom, SHOULD be: 1/4" ; 13/16" ; 1/2" ; 13/16" ; 1/4". Measurements on right side of illustration, from top to bottom, SHOULD be: 1/8" ; 1 1/16" ; 1/4" ; 1 1/16" ; 1/8".

Detail Carving12

Here's a chance to try your hand at carving without having to learn any complicated techniques. All you need are a few simple tools and our complete instructions.

Cookbook Rack14

This great-looking project offers two cookbook storage areas. Plus, there's a handy, pull-out drawer for storing recipe cards. Best of all, you can start and finish this project in a weekend.

  • Page 14: Vertical panels instructions.
    Second sentence indicates that 3/4" stock was used but it should be 1/2" stock.
  • Page 16: Materials List
    Item E (Drawer Front/Back) measurement printed as 1/2 x 3 5/16 – 5 11/16 but should be 1/2 x 3 15/16 – 5 11/16. Item F – Drawer Sides measurement printed as 1/4 x 3 5/16 – 8 5/8 but should be 1/4 x 3 15/16 – 8 5/8. The illustrations are correct.
  • Page 17: Figure 12
    Divider width printed as 5 11/16 but should be 5 7/16".

Shop Notes18

Table Saw Stand20

There's more to this project than just sturdy construction. It features a removable dust bin and convenient sliding racks for storing accessories. Plus, it has a unique cam-activated caster system that makes it easy to move your table saw around the shop.

  • Page 23: Exploded view detail a
    Vertical panel (F) height measurement indicated as 15 7/8" but should be 16 1/4".
  • Page 23: Instructions for panel assemblies
    2 corrections. 1. Vertical panel (F) height measurement indicated as 15 7/8" but should be 16 1/4". 2. Vertical panel (F) height measurement indicated as 15 7/8" but should be 16 1/4".

Accessory Box28

It's the details that make this project unique. From the gently curved sides to the inset veneered panel, this project packs a lot of woodworking into a small package.

Reader's Jig34

Final Details36