Wood Profile: Magnolia—The Wood
That Sets Bees Buzzing
Long recognized as the most splendid tree growing in America’s
forests, magnolia also earns high marks for its smooth grain and
stability.
Craftsman Close-Up: The 400-Fish-Fillet Knife With The Miracle-Wood
Handle
Walt Easley knows hunting and fishing inside and out—and appreciates
the value of a good knife. We spent two days in Walt’s shop to find
out why outdoorsmen like Virgil Ward and Willie Nelson depend on
Easley knives.
Cabinet Cleanup Tricks
Jim Boelling, WOOD magazine’s project builder, shares tried-and-true
preparation techniques he learned in a cabinetmaker’s shop. Follow
Jim’s suggestions and assemble professional-quality cabinetry every
time.
Shaker Simplicity
Here it is: We promised a Shaker-style chair to complement the trestle
table featured in our April issue. With a router’s help, you can
build these ladder-back chairs using oak dowels.
Pressure-Treated Wood: What You Should Know Before You Nail
If you’re itching to complete an outdoor project, read about safety
concerns and construction suggestions before building with
:"green wood".
Limelight On Their Faces, Sawdust In Their Veins
Have you ever thought about why you love woodworking so much? Well,
Andy Rooney has! Find out
why he and five other notable woodworkers just can’t stay out of
the woodshop.
What’s Not On A Label
Avoid the finishing catastrophe one of our readers shared with us.
Tips from industry experts help you overcome labeling loopholes.
Tool Buymanship: Portable Belt Sanders
Nearly five years have passed since we last tested portable belt
sanders. Oh my, has the market changed! You’re going to love all the
features available today.
Doll Cradle
Here’s a classic in the making. Our adaptation of a traditional
Scandinavian design certainly will become a heirloom. And, you’ll
find lots of drawings to ease you into construction.
Develop Your Shop Skills: Blow Off The Dust And Put Those Pipe
Clamps To Work
Clamps represent a sizable, yet under-used investment in your shop.
Don’t overlook the tasks we’ve put together for these workshop
workhorses.
Fisherman’s Rod Rack
Catch some shop time and build this dazzler for your fishing rods. It’s
just about as rewarding as any fish worth mounting.
Homemade Tools: Strip Sander
Here’s a specialized sander that you can put to work right away for
your next cabinet cleanup project. You’ll find plenty of
opportunities to use this l ½" wide dandy.
Drill Press Heroics—Part Ii
One year after publishing 17 nifty drill-press techniques, we want you
to see five more top-notch tips submitted by fellow readers.
Carving Pattern: Carve A Whale
As a kid, Bruce Stamp chopped up a table leaf for a woodworking
project. Now he carves whales from Mozambique and other interesting
woods.
