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Web Extras from American Woodworker

Web Extras - American Woodworker #147 April/May 2010 Web Extras - American Woodworker #148 June/July 2010 (coming June 1) Web Extras - American Woodworker #149 August/September 2010 (coming August 1) Web Extras - American Woodworker #150 October/November...

Posted to Resources by American Woodworker Editors on 03-18-2010
Texas Wood Jam Revolution

This is the start of a Texas Revolution. You know the last time I checked, Texas was still part of United States, at least for now. Now before everyone thinks I am fixing to go off on some political tirade, don't worry, I'm not. I mainly just...

Posted to Texas Wood Jam by Texas Wood Jam on 03-17-2010

Filed under: Blog Post, Introduction of the Texas Wood Jam
New & Veteran Members: BEST IDEAS/FEATURES -- Small Shops & Year Round Use

I'm a new member to the website. My wife's step-grandfather has gotten me hooked on woodworking; gifted me a subscription 2 years ago & I recently purchased my own 2 year subscription now that the gift subscription ran out. Like most beginners...

Posted to 1Corinthians313 by John C Freeman on 03-17-2010

Filed under: storage, saw dust collection, saw dust, temperature, year round use, power supply, Reader Tip, new members, workshop challenges, small shop, air cleanliness, lighting
Troubleshoot Your Plane

Practical Solutions to 6 Common Problems by Tom Caspar When a plane is working right, it can produce a silky-smooth surface that absolutely glistens. When it doesn’t work, you get an ugly surface covered with blemishes. The problem can be your sharpening...

Posted to Reviews by American Woodworker Editors on 03-16-2010

Filed under: Featured
Tune Your Bandsaw

6 adjustments deliver professional results. by Mark Duginske I love bandsaws, even though they have a reputation as troublesome tools. I suppose that’s why I like them, because I enjoy investigating woodworking machinery. I’ve tinkered with...

Posted to Tools by American Woodworker Editors on 03-15-2010

Filed under: Tools, Bandsaws, Techniques
Bandsaw Box Full-Size Pattern

Here are the full-size plans for the Push-Button Box, from AW #147, April/May 2010. Click image to download a full-size printable pdf file.

Posted to Projects by American Woodworker Editors on 03-15-2010
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

Filed under: Project, MDF, Blog Post, Shopmade, Kitchen, Furniture, Reader Project
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

Filed under: Blog Post
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

Filed under: Blog Post
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

Filed under: Blog Post
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

Filed under: Blog Post
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Posted to J323232 by J323232 on 03-12-2010

Filed under: Blog Post
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

Filed under: Blog Post, wooden rings, wooden wheels
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

Filed under: Hand Tools, New Tools, Milwaukee
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

Filed under: New Tools, Clamps, Rockler

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