Wood Profile: Hackberry: The Wood You
Could Call "Poor-Man’s Ash"
Though neglected by early colonists, this species later received the
attention of barrelmakers, cabinetmakers, and furnituremakers.
Tool Buymanship: Jazzed Up About Jigsaws
Looking for accuracy and speed when cutting curves? Then, take one of
today’s new-generation jigsaws for a spin. We did. In fact, we
tested 16 of the latest models (by 11 different manufacturers), and,
boy, were we impressed!
Turning: Just Spoolin’ Around
Make this hollow, lidded spool for holding needles and pins, then sew
up a friendship by giving it to your favorite seamstress.
Craftsman Closeup: Masterpieces From Mexico
Travel south of the border with WOOD magazine Editor Larry Clayton as
he spends a day with one of Mexico’s most talented ironwood carvers,
Refugio Garcia
Shop-Tested Techniques: Stacked-Ring Vessels
You don’t need a lathe to shape the stunning vessel and bowl shown
in the photo left. But you do need a jigsaw. Surprised? You’ll be
equally delighted when you find out how easy they are to make.
Now You Can Build It: Lovely Laminated Lamp Base
Put our stacked-ring construction technique to work by building this
eye-catching tabletop project.
Carving: North Woods Nester
Capture in wood one of nature’s most beautiful birds, the loon,
using our detailed instructions. Order the blanks to speed the work.
Sunny-Day Sandbox
Build a backyard play structure for your kids with this outdoor
project plan. At the day’s end, store toys in the flip-top box.
Spotlight On Router Safety
Learn the do’s and don’ts for successful, injury-free routing.
Picnic-Perfect Table And Benches
Enjoy summer to the max with this outstanding outdoor furniture set.
Dimensional lumber makes construction inexpensive and easy.
What Woodworkers Need To Know: How To Paint Outdoor Projects
Protect your deck, patio, and lawn projects from nature’s wrath with
the painting pointers found here.
A Fish Out Of Water
Scrollsaw a long-legged aquatic wonder
It’s A Cinch 66
Buckle up with this unique herringbone project.
Lesser-Known Species
Discover a new, attractive selection of exotic woods and our sources
for purchasing them.
