Craftsman Close-Up: City Lights,
Country Sights
New York City’s Mario Rodriguez makes high-end country pieces for
the elite, choosing the precision and TLC of hand tools over
production-shop noise and automation.
Shaker-Style Buffet
Subdued beauty and versatility mark this Shaker reproduction, making
it a natural for traditional, country, and contemporary settings.
Develop Your Shop Skills: How To Create Made-To-Match Cabinet
Panels
Want to know how to make a cathedral or V-grain pattern on cabinet
doors or sides? Check out the tried-and-true methods found here.
Bottoms-Up Barstool
End the seating search for your breakfast or wet bar by building one
or more of these fashionable stools. See a painted version inside.
Carving Technique: Making Faces
Discover strategies professionals use when planning the carving of a
human face. Then try your newfound knowledge on a block of wood.
Thin-Strip Ripper
This easy-to-make adjustable shop aid fits your tablesaw’s
miter-gauge slot and lets you cut multiple strips of wood to any
thickness you like. Better yet, it keeps your hands and fingers out of
harm’s way.
Marlow’s Marvelous Woodcuts
In 1932, Margaret Lowe began designing and making silhouette woodcuts
to sell. Under new ownership, this novel business now markets 2,000
designs worldwide.
Fat-Cat Grader
A rotating front-wheel assembly and hand-operated blade make this the
perfect sandbox toy for tykes interested in cutting a new path.
The Woods That Carvers Crave
Through basswood and butternut are two favorite woods of experienced
carvers, we’ve listed the names and traits of others you may want to
try.
Tool Buymanship: Scrollsaws Over $500
Sure, you can purchase a light-duty benchtop scrollsaw for about $150.
And get by. But if you’re serious about your scrollsawing, a better
machine may be in your future.
A Picture Could Be Worth Thousands
Insure your workshop and arsenal of tools from fire and burglary with
the sensible safeguards outlined in this must-read article.
Letter/Napkin Holder
Rocking-Bear Wall Plaque
Picture Frame
Turning: Plate Turning 101
This time, make a plate instead of a bowl. You’ll be glad you did.
Turning Jug For Better Bottoms
Now, at last, you can avoid marring the underside of your turned
plates.
