Popular Woodworking 2004-06 № 141, страница 5CERR1T0S COUU/jE| Popular. iT'I'I'. i\v] i king IN EVERY ISSUE 14 Do Dado Sets Work On a Radial-arm Saw? Q&A Learn the differences between positive-hook and negative-hook blades. Plus: Become a better planer. 16 Crosscut Set-up Block TRICKS OF THE TRADE Use this block instead of your table saw's rip fence to position your work. Plus: A low-tech mortising jig, colors help you nail better, and a shopmade dial indicator base. 24 Small-shop Drum Sander TOOL TEST Performax's new 10" open-end machine is a bit pricey, but it has all the goods you need. Plus: Bosch improves its jigsaw and a Veritas gauge adds fine adjustment. 28 Flexible Fence Fixture INGENIOUS JIGS This expandable accessory rises (and contracts) to any occasion to make your cuts safer and end errors. by Nick Engler 32 Simple, Useful Cabinet Scrapers FROM THE BENCH The cabinet scraper is a traditional tool that can be an effective weapon in the war against tear-out. by Don McConnell 35 Cerritos College: An Orderly Education GREAT WOODSHOPS Attention to detail is essential for building furniture and running this California woodworking school. 90 Biscuits: Fast, Cheap & Good POWER-TOOL JOINERY All it takes is a few small wafers to help strengthen whatever project you're working on. We show you how. by Bill Hylton 24 I I w Popular Woodworking (ISSN 0884-8823, USPS 752-250) is published seven times a year in February, April, June, August, October, November and December by F&W Publications Inc. Editorial and advertising offices are located at 4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; tel.: 513-531-2222. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and artwork should include ample postage on a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE); otherwise they will not be returned. Subscription rates: A year's subscription (7 issues) is $28; outside of U.S. add $7/year ■ Canada Publications Mail Agreement No. 40025316. Canadian return address: 2744 Edna St., Windsor, ON N8Y 1V2 ■ Copyright © 2004 by Popular Woodworking. Periodicals postage paid at Cincinnati, Ohio, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send all address changes to Popular Woodworking, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235 Canada GST Reg. # R122594716 ■ Produced and printed in the U.S.A. 90 popwood.com 3 |