The designer/builder for the “A Cut-Above Cutting Board” project story was incorrectly listed as Gary Carter on page 64. The designer/builder is Stephen Johnson whose bio did appear on page page 67.

Steve Rigrish of Columbus, Ohio, should have been identified as the designer/builder of the “Dual-Purpose Deacon’s Bench” on page 29. The Deacon’s Bench is an option included with the Scott Phillips’ “Trestle Table and Benches” project.

Feb/March 08 issue, page 62, "Make the back and trim the columns" section, Step 4: The revised instruction should read, "Cut the columns (A) to the exact length of the back (G) minus the tenons and the thickness of two 1/4" spacers. To do this, lay a column on the back as shown in Photo D, placing a couple of 1/4"-thick spacers to flush the end of the column to the shoulder cut of the tenon. Now you can accurately mark the opposite end. Use a stopblock setup at your mitersaw to ensure that all of the columns are identical in length. Finish-sand the columns and back."

Dec 07/Jan 08 issue, page 10: Note the revised locations of the 3/16" shank holes for the cleats (B) in Figure 1. The 2" measurement should be taken from the toe not the heel where shown at left. Click the image to the right for the enhanced view.

IN RESPONSE TO PHONE CALLS I have received about the “Intarsia George” project (Dec 2007/Jan 2008 issue), I would like to offer some additional information in answer to the most-asked questions. On page 59 in Step 4, rather than “cut the parts just outside the lines,” just cut the outside edges first. Since these cuts do not fit against other pieces, this is a good way to test your scrollsawing skills before cutting the interior parts that have to fit together. Later in the same step instead of trying to “split and save the line,” simply saw through the center of the line. Just remember to leave the paper pattern on. If you encounter a fit problem, trim the pattern lines that are still showing. A few have asked about the “slot-cutting blade” mentioned on page 63. Rotary saw blades are inexpensive and available anywhere Dremel tools are sold. However, for major hair and fur detailing, I prefer using the Wonder Wheel because it enables me to hold the piece with both hands. One final note: I used an aspen dowel to make the white dot on George’s eye. —Judy Gale Roberts (intarsia.com)