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From the Editor

Reader Q&A

workshop tips

Metal-leaf kit creates beautiful accents

Hold edging in place with a simple squeeze

Silicone trays manage waterstones well

U.S.-made dead-blow mallets are top-quality

Handy glue tray and roller

Rules and squares stay put for accurate marking

Clever arbor nut lets SawStops accept a full dado stack

Modular Shelf System • Adjustable bookshelves turn a wall into a statement

How to Prevent Table-Saw Kickback • Use a riving knife, avoid a few pitfalls, and work with no worries

Other safety problems are just as easy to solve • Staying out of harm’s way requires more than riving knives and flesh-sensing technology. The most important practice is to stay in the moment. While you’re working with a spinning blade, don’t let your mind drift to the glue-up that’s coming next. It’s critical to stay focused on where your hands are and what’s happening with the wood. Similarly, don’t use any power tools when you are tired or distracted. It’s also essential that the blade be parallel to the miter slots and rip fence, and for the riving knife to be properly aligned. If you’ve checked those boxes, you’re ready to read on.

Small Tote Offers a Lesson in Joinery • Dovetails and tenons combine for sturdy, lightweight storage

Modern Take on a Craftsman Door • Spindles add style and ventilation

Get Started in Marquetry • A fun, versatile way to incorporate marquetry into your next project

Carve a Bowl from a Board • To make this stunning piece, all you need is some 8/4 stock and a few common hand tools

gallery • Inspiration for our readers, from our readers

Basic chip-carving begets a beautiful tree

One stool’s home

The Art of the Artisan