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Features

36 Compact 12v Drill-drivers

We test six compact 12-volt drill-drivers to see which one bores and screws the best - for the best price.

BY GLEN D. HUEY

42 Sam Maloof

Sam Maloof died in May 2009, but his legacy lives on through his iconic, elegant furniture. BY JOHN ECONOMAKI

44 James Krenov

Though James Krenov died in September 2009, his philosophy and influence will continue through his students and books. BY RON HOCK

46 Bibliophile's Bookcase

This large Shaker-inspired bookcase provides plenty of storage for your favorite stories, with two drawers to boot.

BY MEGAN FITZPATRICK

52 Build a

Boomerang

Making a boomerang (or a bunch of them) is simple and fast - and these fun projects will set your head spinning.

BY TREVOR SMITH

57 2009's Best

New Tools

One of the bright spots of an otherwise dismal economic year is that small tool companies have turned out some amazing new products.

BY CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ

62 Shooting Boards

Small work is safer - and easier - to size when you work with a handplane and a well-made shooting board.

BY MICHAEL DUNBAR

66 Seamless

Curved Panel Glue-ups

With careful layout, you'll be able to hide seams on the widest panels, even when the grain throws you a curve.

BY MARIO RODRIGUEZ

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