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Winter 2012

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Craftsman-Style Outdoor Chair
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Craftsman-Style Outdoor Chair Jigs and fixtures make building this chair a breeze—whether it’s one or a whole yard full. By Randy Johnson Download this Craftsman-Style Outdoor Chair Project with complete plans and step-by-step instructions...
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...
Umbrella Stand
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, July 8, 2010
by Dave Munkittrick Build this simple, elegant stand and you’ll have it made in the shade come summer. Market umbrellas have a certain magical quality to them. Whether you’re ducking in out of a soft summer rain or seeking relief from the...
Handles for Turning Tools
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, June 24, 2010
Handles for Turning Tools Customize their fit for comfort and performance. By Alan Lacer Decades ago, woodturning tools came without handles, and turners would simply fashion their own. This makes perfect sense, because a handle that fits and feels “right”...
Walnut Wall Shelves
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, March 8, 2010
Walnut Wall Shelves Versatile go-anywhere shelves to hold books, discs, kitchenware, or anything you want! By Jon Stumbras Download this Walnut Wall Shelves Project with complete plans and step-by-step instructions from AWBookstore.com . Never enough...
Shop-Made Drum Sander
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, March 8, 2010
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...
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...
Tablesaw Picture Frame
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, December 4, 2009
Safely make shaper-quality molding on your tablesaw without fancy jigs. by Eric Smith and Richard Tendick This how-to story has a picture-perfect ending. In fact, you might want to round up some spectators for applause in the final steps. Richard Tendick...
Speaker Stand with Hidden Storage
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, December 4, 2009
by Gary Wentz Don’t you love hearing great sound with your movies at home? A pair of these oak stands puts today’s small speakers at the ideal height—3 ft. above the floor. We’ve built cabinets under the speakers that hold a total...
Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sure-fire steps simplify the intricate shade joinery. by Jon Stumbras Our table lamp is reminiscent of the Prairie style of design, with lines that Frank Lloyd Wright might favor. In spite of its complex-looking shade, this elegant lamp is within reach...
Making Cathedral Doors
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, November 30, 2009
A complete recipe for making beautiful cathedral raised-panel doors. by George Vondriska Cathedral raised-panel doors are beautiful, but they can be intimidating to make. After many years of teaching students how to make these doors, I’ve got a...
6 Storage Solutions You Can Build into Any Cabinet
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, November 24, 2009
by Bruce Kieffer Sandpaper Roll Storage I use pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) sanding discs. For easy access, I like to get them out of their packages and lined up by grit. I hang my rolls of sanding discs on horizontally supported dowels so I can quickly...
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...
Lighted Quilt Hanger
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, November 4, 2009
by Randy Johnson Decorative quilts make great wall displays, and this quilt valance gives you an easy way to show off a quilt—with light, no less. The top of the valance doubles as a small shelf for displaying plates or other collectibles. The design...
Divided-Light Doors
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Divided-Light Doors Add a masterful touch with classic glass doors. By Tom Caspar With the right set of router bits, a divided-light door is a lot easier to make than it looks. The key to success is simple: Measure and cut every single part first. To...