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Winter 2012

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Projects

Turned Post Bed
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, August 9, 2010
By Tim Johnson Here's how to maintain a positive attitude the next time you hear the phrase "Honey, would you please make the bed?" Forget about the sheets and pillowcases. Head down to the workshop, glue up some timbers and make this bed...
How to choose kitchen cabinets
by The Administrator Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By Rose Mary Many people consider wooden cabinetry the super stars of the kitchen. Not only do they need to hold supplies, glassware and dishes, they are focal points of the room and if they are shabby or soiled they spoil the rest of the space and the...
Woodworking 101: Building a bookcase
by The Administrator Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By Danelle Karth You can save money and have fun at the same time when you choose to make your own wood furniture. One of the easier projects to start with is making a bookcase. They are relatively easy to build and you can create the exact bookcase you...
Small woodworking projects with big impacts
by The Administrator Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By Rachelle de Bretagne New kitchen cabinets or built-in bookshelves can add beauty and function to a space but not all woodworking projects need be this large or difficult. Small woodworking projects add pizzazz and punch to any room and often enhance...
Garden Bench
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Garden Bench Graceful, Comfortable and Built to Last by Luke Hartle It dawned on me the other day that every single project I’ve made resides in my house. Since I spend a lot of time in my back yard garden, I decided it was high time I made something...
Making Curved Doors
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, September 10, 2009
Kerfkore flexible panels handle curves with ease. by Brad Holden Curved doors and panels add elegance to any project, especially kitchen cabinets. Making these complicated parts requires careful planning and building. The task can be made much easier...
Perfect Pommels
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, August 17, 2009
Make splinter-free square edges every time. by Alan Lacer A pommel is any area left square on a turning. You’ll find pommels on table legs, balusters, porch columns and other furniture parts. A pommel can have an abrupt square shoulder or a gently...
Finding Great Wood
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, July 9, 2009
Amazing Wood At Fantastic Prices, Harvested Close To Home. By Dave Munkittrick When I built my solar kiln (see, “Solar Kiln”, AW Issue #124, Oct. ’06, page 55 ), I needed to scour up a steady source for green wood to dry. Turns out it...
Sunburst Patio Table
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, July 9, 2009
By David Radtke Download the pdf file. Tired of outdoor tables made of metal or plastic? This table has the richness and warmth that only wood can provide. It’s built to stand up to the weather, so it’s perfect for a patio, porch or sunroom...
Turning a Green Wood Bowl
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 30, 2009
By Alan Lacer Making a functional object directly from raw material in its natural state is incredibly satisfying. Just ask any potter. For woodworkers, green woodturning captures that feeling. You literally start with a log and end up with a beautiful...
Craftsman Frame
by AW-Editor Thursday, September 18, 2008
Craftsman Frame Picture frames are pretty easy to make, except when it comes to putting the pieces together. Getting four mitered corners perfectly cut and glued can drive you batty! This frame uses a simpler approach—the half-lap, a traditional...