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  • Twin Kitchen Hutches #64

    Finally, the construction of the hutch’s glass doors. To cut long boards on a tablesaw, the panel cutter is the safest. And if it’s well made, the cut wil be very precise and square. The blade must be raised so one full tooth will protrude...
    Posted to bricofleur by bricofleur on 03-14-2010

  • Simple

    Whenever I meet someone for the first time and they find out what I do for a living, invariably the next question they ask is, “What kind of furniture do you make?” I always answer the same way, “Wood furniture.” Then they say...
    Posted to Mark Love's Blog by Mark Love on 03-13-2010
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  • PALLET PLANTER

    LEFT OVER FROM CLIMBING FRAME. PALLET PLANTERS ADDED ANTIQUE STAIN TO THE LINSEED OIL BEFORE SPRAYING. TO BUY THESE FROM A GARDEN CENTRE WILL COST £29.99 TO £39.99 EACH. THIS IS APPROX ONE PALLET TO MAKE THIS .EITHER YOU BUY ONE OR GET ONE...
    Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-13-2010
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  • PALLET CLIMBING FRAME

    THE CHILDRENS CLIMBING FRAME. MADE FROM PALLETS.ALL HAS BEEN MACHINED AND SANDED SO THERE ARE NO SHARP CORNERS OR EDGES.AND SPLINTER PROOF.THIS HAS BEEN GLUED AND BOLTED USING ROUND HEADED BOLTS.THE SWINGS HAVE 50 MM /2 INCH NYLON WAXED CORD ,THE BARS...
    Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-13-2010
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  • CAROUSEL TOOL HOLDER

    JUST AN IDEA I CAME UP WITH. IF YOU HAVE OLD HUB CAPS TURN THEM INTO TOOL HOLDERS. TURN A SOLID WOODEN BASE WITH UPSTAND. PLACE AND FIT A BEARING ON TOP . THEN YOUR HUB CAP FIT IN TOP USING A COACH BOLT. NOW THE THEORY IS YOUR HUB CAP SPINS ON TOP OF...
    Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-12-2010
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    Posted to J323232 by J323232 on 03-12-2010
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  • Wood-grain steering wheel help

    I am always up for a challenge so here it goes! My father-in-law drives a Peterbuilt truck hauling grain all over Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. The truck is an '84 Pete 359 model cab. Moral of the story is, the really pretty wood grain steering wheels...
    Posted to Jeff Plumb by Jeff Plumb on 03-09-2010

  • Tool News - Milwaukee Hand Tools

    Milwaukee has just introduced a line of heavy-duty hand tools. The new 11 in 1 Screwdriver is one of the first offerings. The only screwdriver with the patented ECX bit and hardened tips, the Milwaukee 11 in 1 Screwdriver was developed for the professional...
    Posted to Tools by American Woodworker Editors on 03-09-2010

  • Tool News - Rockler Picture Frame Clamp

    Rockler Woodworking and Hardware recently introduced its new Miter Tight Picture Frame Clamp, offering an innovative approach to clamping picture frames. Getting perfectly aligned miters on picture frames has always been a challenge. No matter how carefully...
    Posted to Tools by American Woodworker Editors on 03-09-2010
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  • WARPED AND DISSTORTED TIMBER

    MY TIP FOR WOODWORKERS WORLD WIDE...THINK CAREFULLY.DO YOU REALLY WANT TO WORK WITH A MATERIAL THAT SHRINKS,EXPANDS,WARPS AND CRACKS.?? THE ANSWER IS PROBABLY YES--BECAUSE OF THE CHALLENGE RATHER THAN THE FRUSTRATIONS.
    Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-09-2010
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  • Walnut Wall Shelves

    Versatile go-anywhere shelves to hold books, discs, kitchenware, or anything you want! by Jon Stumbras Never enough shelf space where you want it? This little shelf is a great way to add extra storage in just about any room. It’s compact—only...
    Posted to Projects by American Woodworker Editors on 03-08-2010

  • Shop-Made Drum Sander

    Sand faster than ever and leave a clean shop. by George Vondriska If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an expensive drum sander, here’s an economical alternative. This simple hand-fed machine costs only $270 for parts and materials. If you scrounge...
    Posted to Projects by American Woodworker Editors on 03-08-2010

  • Tackle Box Storage

    This is my all-time favorite way to store screws, small hardware and router bits. Fishing tackle boxes come in a variety of sizes and shapes but I picked this one because the inner utility boxes have lids to keep stuff from spilling and the adjustable...
    Posted to Shop by American Woodworker Editors on 03-08-2010
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  • Blade Caddy

    Here’s a handy tote for scrollsaw blades that I fashioned from a scrap of 2x6, a piece of plywood, and two Peg-Board multiple-tool holders. I cut the curved tips off the multiple-tool holders with a hacksaw so they would sit flat against the plywood...
    Posted to Shop by American Woodworker Editors on 03-08-2010
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  • Suspended Outlet

    This is one of my favorite shop upgrades. By adding this suspended outlet over my work area I always have electricity close at hand. It sure beats running an extension cord across the floor and getting my feet tangled in it. This suspended outlet is not...
    Posted to Shop by American Woodworker Editors on 03-08-2010
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