 A preview
of articles from
Issue #125, August 2000
of WOOD®
magazine
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The Story of Wood
See what insects could eat your wood for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. |
 The Adventures of an Exotic-Wood Buyer
Travel with Keith Stephens, the president of the
Woodworker's Source, as he visits the Yaguarete Foret in
Paraguay to strike a deal on a container of tropical
hardwoods. |
Amazing Miniatures
Discover how Georgian Paul Hamler fashions his unique
line of functional, scaled-down, antique hand tools. |
Wood Anecdote:
American Chestnut
An ecological disaster wiped out this once-proud tree. |
 Adobe Photo Frame
Display three photos in this Southwestern-style project.
Use our full-size patterns for guaranteed success. |
 Great Ideas for Your Shop
Make a mini router table for your high-speed rotary tool. |
 Handcrafted Plane
This eye-catching tool will fit comfortably in the palm
of your hand while rendering years of quality service. |
 Kitchen Butcher-Block Table
Ever think about owning a solid maple table? Make one
with the complete instructions inside. Our design
features a handy towel bar and knife drawer. |
 Show Stand for Small Stuff
Small accent pieces sometimes need help drawing
attention. The four display stands in this collection do
just that. |
 Turned Floral Flask
Fashion a handsome canteen-shape pot that combines both
solid stock and beautifully figured veneer. |
 Settee for Two
Perk up your outdoor spaces with seating that suits the
environment. Our cedar two-seater features fresh looks
and ample comfort, in addition to sturdy construction. |
 What's What in Oil Finishes
Before you tackle your next project, study up on the
varieties and merits of oil finishes. They apply easily,
while offering a rich, natural appearance. |
 Sawmill Showdown
Harvest your own lumber with one of the five models in
our field test. You'll find out why owning a mill makes
good economic sense for some woodworkers. |
What Woodworkers Need
to Know
Get the lowdown on how to bleach color out of wood for a
completely novel look. |
Hot Off the Internet
Tune into our online woodworking discussons about antique
scrollsaws, cutting wood plugs, planing with a router,
working with ash, and defining whitewood. |
