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Articles in this issue include:

Bevel-edge Chisels
by Kara Gebhart
We put five common chisels through a series of tests. Three of the tools are OK. Two we simply cannot recommend.

Brushing Lacquer
by Steve Shanesy
Lacquer dries fast, is forgiving and creates a beautiful topcoat. Find out how to get all the benefits without spending a fortune buying fancy spray equipment.

Drawer Primer: Sliding-lid Box
by Christopher Schwarz & Kara Gebhart
Cut every single joint for a drawer with one simple setup on your table saw.

End Grain: Lyptus
by Christopher Schwarz
This new hybrid wood was bred in Brazil to compete with cherry and mahogany. Is it worth working? Check out our results.

Gluing Up Flat Panels
by David Thiel
Most projects have at least one panel. Stop the slippery, sliding madness and learn the best way to create flat ones perfectly, every time.

Letters
Two full pages of questions and comments from readers, along with some wisdom from woodworking experts and our talented staff of craftsmen.

Mortises & Tenons for Tables
by Christopher Schwarz
This strong and so-called "advanced" joint is just a clever combination of rabbets and grooves. We show you how to cut mortises and tenons with one tool, one bit and no jigs.

On the Level – The Process is the Prize
by Steve Shanesy
The joy of woodworking actually has little to do with the act of working wood.

Sharpen a Chisel
by Christopher Schwarz
The secret to sharpening is making every stroke count. Focus less on rubbing the tool on a stone and more on observing your results.

Shortcuts
Two full pages containing 10 tricks and tips that will make your woodworking simpler and more accurate.

Simple & Fast Rabbeted Drawers
by David Thiel
Cut every single joint for a drawer with one simple setup on your table saw.

Simple Shaker End Table
by Christopher Schwarz
Good woodworking is the product of the right joinery and the right design. This table teaches the fundamentals of both.