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14 Trouble in the Branches

Q&A

Find out why you shouldn't use branch wood in woodworking (unless you make wooden corkscrews). Plus, we discuss drawboring and cutting box joints by hand.

18 Bench Tricks With T-track

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

A couple small lengths of T-track can work wonders on your workbench. Plus, a simple, solid one-clamp drill press fence and the best solvent for removing pine's nasty pitch.

26 Powermatic's 701 Mortiser

TOOL TEST

The venerable machinery manufacturer rethinks mortisers - this one is close to perfect. Plus, new backsaws from Gramercy Tools, an accurate plunge base for your laminate trimmer and a new 12" DeWalt miter saw.

29 Blue Spruce Marking Knife

ENDURANCE TEST

Made by hand, these layout tools are thoughtfully designed, well-made and - all things considered - quite affordable.

30 Making & Using Sawhorses

ARTS & MYSTERIES

Hand hewing a pair of sawhorses will reward you with new woodworking skills and useful workshop accessories. by Adam Cherubini

84 Adding Accuracy

POWER-TOOL JOINERY

Find out how to get perfect machine setups using a three-step process that zeros in on the right setting. by Bill Hylton

90 What is Oil?

FLEXNER ON FINISHING

Learn why some oil finishes dry and some don't. Armed with this knowledge, you'll never pick the wrong oil finish for your woodworking project. by Bob Flexner

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