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WOOD™ Magazine Nov 2011 Issue # 208Table of Contents:
Tools & MaterialsKeep Tools from DullingDetecting metal in lumber before you cut it is one way to save saw blades and sharp tool edges. Learn Your Lumber Grades Reduce your lumber bill by knowing the grade. No PhD required ... Shop Test: 23-Gauge Pinners These handy nailers sink superfine fasteners for clamp-free glue-ups, and leave behind nearly invisible holes. Shop-Proven Products Mid-price hand planes, breakdown bench, and more. ▸ Order WOOD Issue # 208 ... |
☑ Plans in WOOD Issue 208 Include: Flat-screen-ready Media CenterThis media center is shallow enough to look proportional to today's thin flat screens, yet deep enough to house A/V components And with plenty of out-o-of sight storage for you discs, you'll be left with only one decision: whether to watch your favorite television program or admire the elegant styling of your new cherry media center.Overall dimensions are 82" W x 19" D x 28" H ... ▸ Get the Plans |
 Construction-Grade Motor GraderWhether smoothing a path across the carpet, or making lines in the sandbox, this blade runner works hard showing off your craftsmanship. The blade lifts and pivots, but the engine noises are up to the operator.Overall dimensions: 16" L x 6" H x 8" track x 7" W ... ▸ Get the Plans |
 Art Deco ClockSimple technique and a drop-in clock movement make this a quick build ... ▸ Get the Plans |
 ZigZag RockerZero in on one key feature of this chair: It has just two legs. And where those legs meet the rockers, it appears the joint would snap the moment an adult sat down. But David Dundas of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia design this chair with epoxied loose-tenon joints and reinforcing splines that make it strong than its light appearance suggests.) Still down believe the joint will hole?Overall dimensions: 41" H x 23" W x 44" D ... ▸ Get the Plans |
 Fold-Flat SawhorsesLike the animal it's named after, the sawhorse is dependable, strong, and usually takes up a lot of space. But these sawhorses fold flat when not in use, while still maintaining the qualities you appreciate in conventional sawhorse. We'll walk you through building one sawhorse, but as long as you have your tools set up, you may want to build two or more ... ▸ Get the Plans |
☑ Skill Builders in WOOD Issue 208 Include:Arched Raised-panel Doors Made Easy:Throw your doors a curve to raise them above the ordinary.Get the Burl of Your Dreams:Burls are bulbous growths resulting from disease, injury, or a combination, look wart-like on the outside but often hide gorgeous figured wood inside.Tips for Hassle-free Glue-ups:Woodworkers often turn to their hobby to relax. These helpful tips help you banish the stress from your glue-up routine.Make Simple, Eye-boggling Boxes:Martyn Brewer's unorthodox method for creating boxes caught our eye from clear across the Atlantic.Work More Wood for Less Money:Tip the economic scales in your favor with these money-saving ideas. |
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