September/October 2014
September/October 2014
Outdoor Storage Chest: This not-so-typical storage box for outdoor items takes it up a notch with handsome weather-resistant wood, stainless steel accents and tongue-and-groove slats.
Tool Review: Chris Marshall takes on track saws in this review of the options out there for tools that slice sheet materials, lumber and more.
Lap Desk: Perfectly portable, this Lap Desk takes your work where you need it to go. When it’s not providing solid support for your computer or reading material, the desk folds up for space-saving storage.
Segmented Wavy Curved Bowl: The secret to creating this stunning segmented bowl? An unusual method of constructing bowl blanks – plus a scroll saw.
Today’s Shop: Keep your cool in the shop with Sandor Nagyszalanczy’s roundup of all the options for keeping the temperature down in your workspace.
More on the Web
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Tips for Applying French Polish
Michael Dresdner shares his best tips for applying a French polish.
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“Adventures in Wood” Event
Here is a look at some of the great projects that were on display at the event.
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Creating Chasing Threads on a Lathe
Ernie Conover demonstrates a time tested technique for creating chasing threads using a lathe.
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The Benefits of Track Saws
Chris Marshall demonstrates track saws in use in his shop and explains the benefits of having one in your arsenal.
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Cutting Slat Joinery
When designing his Outdoor Storage Chest, Chris Marshall came up with some money saving ideas for creating V-profile slats and their joinery using tools you might already have around the shop.
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Hobby Desk Assembly
In this video, Sandor Nagyszalanczy takes you step-by-step through the construction of his compact hobby desk project.
