Issue 36, August 1990
Because of its hardness, maple tests the skills of many woodworkers. You’ll find plenty of machining tips in our performance profile.
Sofa Table
We introduce our country collection of painted projects with a slim
table that looks perfect behind a sofa or in a hallway.
Candle Box
Try your hand at carving the faceted heart that accents this practical
pine box with a sliding lid.
Candlestand
Get this project off the ground with a pre-turned baluster you can
pick up from any homecenter.
Wall Box
Here’s the simplest of all our country projects! And, it’s a
perfect match for someone’s fireplace.
Country Clock
With a battery-operated movement and schoolhouse-style face, you’ll
finish this project in no time at all.
Shop-Tested Techniques: Country Finishes
With the help of a finishing expert, you can learn to "age"
your country projects by painting, staining, pickling, and crackling.
Way To Go, Bosch!
Look at a new jigsaw with click-in blades and a random-orbit sander.
Sandbox Excavator
We just had to find room in our Fat Cat fleet for this heavy-equipment
replica. Our staff, who plays with…er, test every toy, raves about
the realistic scoop and boom.
Special Report: Fight In The Forest
In the Pacific Northwest, environmentalists and logging interests have
locked horns over harvesting old-growth forests.
Craftsman Close-Up: A Carolina Legend In Wood
Meet P. J. Jeter, a rare man who learned woodworking behind bars and
now runs a prison-industry wood shop. And, find out how Mr. Jeter—as
he’s known by all—ingrains a work ethic in South Carolina inmates.
Tool Buymanship: The Great Electric-Drill Shootout
What’s the difference between a $30 drill and a $130 drill? A lot
more than $100, as we discovered while testing 18 models.
Develop Your Shop Skills: Make Raised Panels With Your Tablesaw
Who says you need a shaper or router to build a raised-panel door?
Conquer this technique in eight easy-to-understand steps.
Carving Pattern: Carve A Cardinal
Lindel Porter of Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares his secrets to carving one of
America’s favorite songbirds. For your convenience, we’ve included
full-sized patterns.
Fine-Feathered-Friend Feeder
Birds should flock to your backyard after they discover our hexagonal
feeder. It features a huge seed tray and large storage capacity.
