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Outdoor

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...
Cypress Chest
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Beautiful outdoor storage made to take the elements. by Dave Munkittrick Storage is like money; we never seem to have enough. Well, I can’t help you much with your finances, but I can give you a hand on the storage front. A frequently overlooked...
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...
Solar Kiln
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dry Your Own Wood Fast and Hassle-Free by Dave Munkittrick Wood is expensive. And extra-wide or figured wood is practically beyond reach. Over the 25-plus years I’ve been a professional woodworker, wood seems to have taken a cue from oil: The price...
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...
Build a Recurve Bow
by AW-Editor Tuesday, February 5, 2008
I got my first bow for my fourth birthday. It was plastic and thank heavens the arrows had rubber tips because everything within a 30-ft. radius was fair game. These days I exercise better judgement and only shoot at designated archery targets, but my...
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...

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