The Spring 2008 issue of Woodworking Magazine will will ship from the printer in March. It will be the first magazine that will ship to new subscribers. You also will be able to purchase the issue here on our website.

Some of the articles planned for that issue:

Cover Project: Two Stickley Tabourets
We build the same Gustav Stickley No. 603 tabouret two different ways: one with mostly hand tools and the other with mostly power tools. Plus we explain how each perspective requires a different approach for layout and assembly.

Technique: Learn to Saw
Details: Sawing by hand is one of the most fundamental hand skills you should develop. But it's not all practice, practice. Chris takes a look back at the historical techniques (now forgotten) that woodworkers used to get accurate sawcuts. Plus, we list the 10 most important rules for sawing.

Understand Western Backsaws
Why would anyone (with the exception of a historical re-enactor or purist) buy an expensive Western saw? We investigate the Western backsaw and explain why it might be a good idea for your shop. Plus, we explain what three saws you need to do to perform all the common cabinetry joints and why.

Technique: Cutting Circles
We explore the best way to cut circular work, including router trammels and circle-cutting jigs for band saws and spindle sanders (and dismiss the table saw). Once we settle on a technique, we explore the best way to proceed with a minimum amount of clean-up afterward. It uses a router. But which bit is best (Straight? Spiral up-cut? Down-cut? Something else?). How close to the line should you rough-cut? Should you climb-cut? And if so, at what point on the circle – give some guidelines and rules. Plus: Build your own router trammel.

Finishing: Glazing for the Ages
Glaze isn't a product as much as it a process. We explain how to apply color between layers of finish to subtly age a piece. We explore different products, including shoe polish, gel stain and traditional glaze. What are the differences, advantages and pitfalls of each.

• And, as always, our best Shortcuts and your Letters
  
  
• Plus check out our special back-page color poster on the proper placement of hardware.