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 Intarsia Tips & TricksFor intarsia projects to look their best, the parts need to fit together tightly. How do you prevent gaps? Judy Gale Roberts & Jerry Booher offer surefire ways to improve your results dramatically. ▸ Read More ... |
 How to Strip Paint Off WoodStripping an old finish from furniture or trim is almost like finding buried treasure. A good stripping job can transform a yard-sale bargain or restore an antique to its original glory. ▸ Read More ... |
 Building the Box Joint JigTo use this jig you will need a tablesaw, stackable dado set, and calipers with dial or digital readout. We've found a dial calipers essential because box joints must be cut with exacting accuracy. ▸ Read More ... |
 Making Box JointsBefore you cut the actual box joints, keep in mind that the width of your box sides must be an increment of the finger width. Otherwise, you'll wind up with less-than-pleasing partial fingers at the bottom of your box. ▸ Read More ... |
 Splined-Miter JointsA slight tilt of a saw blade gives your corner splines a whole new look. It doesn't take much work to put a new spin on traditional splined miter joints. Just install the splines at an angle. ▸ Read More ... |