Wood Profile: Douglas Fir; The Globe-Trotting He-Man Of American
Softwoods
Early loggers felled Douglas fir as tall as 400’ in the Pacific
Northwest. Even today, this sturdy giant makes its mark in the lumber
industry.
Shop-Tested Techniques: Stack-Laminated Bowls
You’ll pile up compliments when you try our recipe for one of the
most creative turning projucts imaginable. Our staff teamed up with a
respected stack-laminated turner to produce this article.
Now You Can Build It: A Southwest-Inspired Bowl
Once you get the feel of stack-bowl techniques, put your talents to
good use on a l2"-diameter bowl that features two traditional
Navaho patterns.
In Search Of The Perfect Finish: Coaxing A Glow From Wood
Find out how a furniture-design professor cooks up a hard-to-beat
finish by blending a marine coating and beeswax.
Scrollsaws Under $150: A Good Deal For The Money
Low prices on Taiwan-manufactured scrollsaws have created a lot of
interest in this benchtop machine. Read what we found about them in
our shop.
Tales Of The Timber Trade
Deep in the jungles and rain forests, wood buyers still encounter an
occasional spine-chilling adventure while searching out exotic
imports.
All Decked Out With Filigree: Plant Stand
Blending laser technology and a traditional pattern, we’ve designed
an accessory that deserves a place in your home. Check this out;
you’ll like what you see.
Trestle Table
Trestle tables have been around for centuries, but you’ll appreciate
some updated solutions to solving assembly problems for our Shaker
version. How-to photos make the difference.
A Surefire Technique For Pleasing Bowl Design
Don’t leave form to chance! You can solve some vexing bowl-design
problems by applying our easy-to-understand advice.
Tool Buymanship: Stationary Belt Sanders
We examine the true grit of 14 models and point out some important
differences you should consider before buying one for your shop.
Craftsmanship Close-Up: Creole Craftsmanship
Creole isn’t just a heritage or a cooking style in George
Olivier’s life. Our featured woodworker toils at re-creating
"Big House" plantation furniture made from sturdy,
distinctive cypress that surrounds his Louisiana city.
Homemade Tool: Fine-Finish Scraper
Jim Boelling, our project builder, shares the design of a favorite
tool he relies on to smooth his best work.
Acorny Kind Of Birdhouse
You’ll be whistling happy tunes when a pair of busy wrens occupies
this nutty new home you can turn on the lathe.
Carve A Pair Of Cowboy Boots
Don’t be surprised if Arizona carver Dave Rushlo looks you right in
your boots. The pattern he shares with WOOD magazine readers makes a
handsome pair of bookends.
