Craftsman Closeup: Bandsaw Boxes To
Behold
Holed up in his workshop in the mountain city of Boulder, Colorado,
forty-one-year-old Jerry Patrasso creates expertly crafted bandsawn
boxes. See shinning examples of Jerry’s work inside and discover the
secrets to his success.
Tool Buymanship: Woodworking’s Sure Shots
Can a power nailer or stapler serve a need in your workshop?
Absolutely! Check out the 18 affordable models rated here.
The One And Only Teddy Bear Chair
Please a child this Christmas with our charming heirloom rocker. Made
from cherry, it features a cutout teddy bear backrest and bear-paw
armrests. Sorry, storybooks are not included.
Carving: Terrific Tree Trimmings
Try your hand (and your bench knife) on these yuletide ornaments: a
carousel horse, Santa riding a balloon, and gnome Santa.
One Sweetheart Of A Jewelry Box
Build the perfect gift for a friend or loved one—our multilevel
bandsawn box. Note how each tray rotates out for easy access for
rings, necklaces, and other fine jewelry.
Country-Time Plate Rack
Accent your kitchen or dining room with a homespun storage unit that
brims with backwoods good looks. Our two-shelfer features an apple
cutout in the top rail and knotty-pine plank paneling for the project’s
back.
Ring Around The Wristwatch
Purchase one of the watches in our Buying Guide, and then turn an
attractive bezel for it from our selection. What a great gift idea!
Develop Your Shop Skills: How To Deal With Glue Squeeze-Out
Put our proven method to work and avoid letting excess glue in project
joints stand in the way of a quality staining and finishing job.
The Wood Gang Goes Logging
Come join us as we spend a day felling ash, cherry, and walnut trees
and slicing the resulting logs into valuable lumber using a portable
bandsaw mill. Timber owners, this is a must-read.
Craft Shop: Choo-Choo To Go
Kids will love you to pieces when you give them this clever puzzle.
Its wheeled car parts hook together making a complete train.
Time Of The Dinosaurs
Scrollsawers, you’ll enjoy cutting out this prehistoric clock.
Shop-Tested Techniques: Rick’s Tricks For Scrollsawing Success
Learn about blades, cutting techniques, and other related subjects
from one of the country’s most experienced scrollsawers.
Gregory The Grenadier
Add to the holiday spirit by crafting and painting this superb
nutcracker figure designed by Virginian Glenn Crider.
