Issue 89, August 1996 -- Fewer than 100 copies left!
Here's a low-tech way to a perfect spray finish-the one our project builder's use all the time in the WOOD® magazine shop. They but off-the-shelf products and use their tried-and-true process to produce flawless finishes time after time.
Caretaker
of the classics
Wilbur and Orville Wright tinkered their way into aviation
history from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. George Reid,
a fellow Daytonian probably won't earn a spot in any history
book, yet for years, that city's most prominent families have
turned to him for finely crafted heirloom furniture. Because
when it comes to the classics-William and Mary, Queen Anne,
Chippendale, Sheraton, or Hepplewhite-this master craftsman
is the authority.
Router-bit
review: rail-and-stile bits
If you've always wanted to make traditional-style
frame-and-panel doors, there's no better way to do it than
with rail-and-stile router bits. Here's what you'll need to
know about selecting and using these bits.
Cordless
drills
This issue's tool buymanship shows what's available
in features, power, and performance in our test of over 40
models.
Unstoppable shops
Discover how one shop teacher spells success.
Country-style
kitchen table
Breadboard ends, a rock-solid top, turned legs, and a
terrific paint job all add up to one fine dining experience.
Turned legs can be purchased from our source.
How to turn look-alike legs
Save money by turning your own kitchen table legs. Find the
full-sized templates inside.
One
cool kaleidoscope
Add a wand to this turning for visual magic. Inside
and out, it's an eye-pleaser.
Barnstormin'
biplane
Give a pair of wings to an active young pilot and
watch him or her soar with delight. And, you'll be pleased
that we've kept the construction amazingly simple on this
31"-long push plane. To make it easier for you the
builder, we've included a source for all the necessary
hardware as well as the decals.
Back-road beauty
Cut out a down-on-the-farm 3-D scene while expanding
your scrollsawing horizons.
