Wood Profile: Cottonwood: The Great
Plains’ Guidepost
During the westward expansion, a cottonwood grove signaled nearby
water. Today, the same wood means good lumber at a great price.
Collector’s Edition: Pocket-Sized Try Square
You can pay a lot more if you want, but here’s a homemade tool that
gets the job done in fine style…for about $4.
Craftsman Close-Up: New Mexico Moutain Menagerie
From Los Angeles to New York, galleries clamor for the cottonwood
creatures Max Alvarex sculpts in his studio near Santa Fe.
Warm Up To Southwest
What’s all the fuss about Southwest designs, anyway? Read why some
experts think this style will be around for years to come.
Tool Buymanship: Woodworking Vises
A good woodworking vise should last a lifetime—or two. To help you
purchase wisely, we tested 18 models in our shop.
Labor-Of-Love Workbench
This design from WOOD magazine has it all: a simple-to-build base,
three worktop suggestions, optional doors and drawers, a
bench-dog-and-vise system, plus a nifty panel jack. And, it
disassembles easily.
Build-A-Toy Contest: And The Winners Are…
…kids across the U.S. Thanks to a good-hearted core of readers, we
will give 580 terrific handmade toys to the Toys for Tots program.
Blue-Ribbon Tractor
Our judges fell in love with Jack Rowland’s blemish-free finish, and
we think you’ll like his down-to-earth design, too.
Board Of Education
We know you’ll enjoy building and giving this toy. It teaches colors
and shapes.
Shop-Tested Techniques: Transform Found Wood Into Usable Stock
Come with WOOD magazine staff members as they learn how to transform a
downed tree into top-grade stock for their own shops.
Turned Weed Pots
Join Rus Hurt, a professional woodworker from Wisconsin, and follow
along at his side for a fail-safe turning lesson.
The Lowdown On Asian Plywood
Thanks to a reader tip, we now have information to pass along about
paper-thin hardwood veneers that barely cover imported plywood.
How Safe Are Your Woodworking Habits?
Let’s see how quickly you recognize dangerous woodworking situations
we set up in our shop. Hope you pass the test with flying colors!
The Lure Of The Laser
Adding laser details to wood can really dress up a project. Here’s
your chance to learn how easily craftsmen accomplish the task.
Wooden Necklace: Autumn Delight
Whip up this design on your scrollsaw just in time for someone’s
favorite fall outfits.
Develop Your Shop Skills: Router Basics
Don’t miss these five basic tips that will help you make better use
of your router.
Carving Pattern: Carve A Coyote
Max Alvarez shares the pattern for one of his hottest-sellers. Then,
carve our howling friend in one of two sizes.
