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  • Reitveld Chair

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, May 24, 2011
    Reitveld Chair We’ve turned an icon of modern design into a comfortable, easy-to-build outdoor project. By Tom Caspar Download this Reitveld Chair Project with complete plans and step-by-step instructions from AWBookstore.com . In 1918 the Dutch...
  • Three Projects for Gardeners

    by American Woodworker Editors     Sunday, July 18, 2010
    by Tim Johnson Thrill the garden lover in your family with one (or more!) of these easy-to-make projects. B efore you set aside your push sticks and dust mask for the season,make something to enjoy all summer. Each one of these projects takes only about...
  • Garden Chairs

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    Enjoy your setting while comfortably sitting. by Tim Johnson Stylish and comfortable, these chairs are also built to last. Made of rot-resistant white oak, with robust joinery secured with weatherproof glue, they’re guaranteed to become some of...
  • Garden Arbor

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 9, 2009
    An Elegant Structure with Super-Strong Joinery by Tim Johnson Here’s a project that’s guaranteed to add romance to your garden: an inviting gateway that promises beauty and tranquility to all who pass through. Building this arbor is a big...
  • 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...
  • Tile-Topped Outdoor Table

    by AW-Editor     Thursday, January 29, 2009
    This sturdy white-oak table will last a lifetime and won’t blow over in the wind. by Jock and Susan Holmen If you love lounging on your deck and need a solid side table to hold your cool drink and snacks, here’s the solution. We designed this...
  • Garden Chair

    by AW-Editor     Sunday, July 6, 2008
    Stylish and comfortable, these chairs are also built to last. Made of rot-resistant white oak, with robust joinery secured with weatherproof glue, they're guaranteed to become some of your garden's most cherished perennials. We've engineered...
  • A Nine-Pot Stand

    by AW-Editor     Friday, July 27, 2007
    Before you set aside your push sticks and dust mask for the season, make something to enjoy all summer. This project takes only about a day to build, once you've got all the materials. It's designed for outdoor use—made from rot-resistant...
  • Vine Trellis

    by AW-Editor     Friday, July 27, 2007
    Before you set aside your push sticks and dust mask for the season, make something to enjoy all summer. This project takes only about a day to build, once you've got all the materials. It's designed for outdoor use—made from rot-resistant...