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Build Furniture That Lasts! ™ Biscuit Joiner Project book Creating strong, durable joints has never been easier with the biscuit joiner. And now you can use this practical technique to creating wonderful new pieces of furniture for your home! With 12 projects,including a bookcase, nightstand, chest of drawers, and entertainment center,you'll discover the value of the biscuit joiner for stylish, durable,and functional furniture. Best of all, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can turn your home into an artful display of your crafts! Order your copy of The Biscuit Joiner Project Book today! #70531-K/$26.99/128 pgs/pb/200 color illustrations Available at your favorite bookseller or directly from the publisher using the Order Form below. ORDER FORM YES! Please send me_copy(ies) of The Biscuit Joiner Project Book (#70531-K) $26.99 each SUBTOTAL: $ __ In the U.S. please add $3.95 shipping and handling for the first book, $1.95 for each additional book. In OH, NY,CO and MI, please add applicable state tax. In Canada,add US$5.00 shipping and handling for the first book, US$3.00 for each additional book,and 7% GST. Payment in U.S.funds must accompany order. TOTAL: $ __________ □ Check or money order enclosed -or-■ Charge my □ VISA □ MC □ AmEx Acct.#_ Expiration date_ Signature_ Name_ Address_ City_ State/Prov._ Send to: ZIP/PC_ • • Popular Woodworking Books PO Box 9274 ■ Central Islip, NY 11722-9274 For more information or to order by Credit Card visit www.popularwoodworking.com/store/books or call toll free 1-800-221-5831 Tricks of the Trade Compiled by Paul Anthony Tongue and groove keep sticks aligned Each stick is cut at 40° Shop-made Squaring SticksTHE WINNER: One of the best ways I have found to check the squareness of an assembly is to compare its diagonal measurements to make sure they match. The quickest and most accurate way to do this is to use squaring sticks. You can easily make your own squaring sticks from straight-grained scrap as shown. Simply saw a mating tongue and groove into the edges of two ^V'-square sticks. This joint keeps the sticks aligned in use. The 40° miters at the ends allow easy insertion into case and frame corners. When comparing diagonals, use a small clamp to hold the sticks in lengthwise position. Then, using the same set of sticks, measure the other diagonal. If the assembly is square, the length should be the same. I make pairs in various lengths to suit differently sized projects. Roger Winers St. Paul, Minnesota CASH AND PRIZES FOR YOUR TRICKS ANDTIPS! Each issue we publish useful woodworking tips from our readers. Next issue's winner will win a Grizzly G1014Z, 6" x48" belt/9"disc sander, which has quick release for fast belt changes and a convenient, single-knob tracking control system.The G1014Z offers a 3/4-horsepower (10 amp) motor, shielded bearings, a cast-iron table and body, a 2" dust port and an A-frame stand. Runners-up each receive a check for $75. When submitting a trick you must include your complete mailing address and a daytime phone number. You can send your trick by e-mail to popwoodtricks@fwpubs.com, or mail it to: Tricks of the Trade Popular Woodworking 4700 E. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 3/4" square sticks (length based on need) Spring clamp holds sticks together continued on page 22 20 Popular Woodworking October 2003 |
