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ToolStand Do more woodworking in your shoP than you ever thought possible.

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Make it easierby making it in halves.

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Try this adjustable,German-engineered hardware on your next cabinet andyoull be hooked.

FarmTable Buildthishugediningtableevenif your toolsaresmall.

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A dozen ways to help you keep your tools razor sharp.

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FinalRubout Q. I alwayshave problems getting a smooth finish.I sand the wood with 220 paper,wipe it with a tack cloth,applythree coats of high-qualityvarnish,andstill get a rough surface!Whatcan t do to get that "professional"look? Jim Salas Harlingen,TX A. You'vegot dust problems,like everybody else. Evenif you carefully tack the wood prior to finishing, the air (and you!) are full of small dust particles that settleon your finish right after you've laid it down. To get rid of the'hibsi'rub out the last dried coat with a dab of wax and extra-fine steelwool. This will polish the last coat and scrapeoffthe nibs leaving a silky smooth finish.

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