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Contents: 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); 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 our latest models (by 11 different manufacturers) and, boy, were we impressed); 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); 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); Stack-Ring Vessels (You don’t need a lathe to shape the stunning vessel and bowl shown in the photo. But you do need a jigsaw. Surprised? You’ll be equally delighted when you find out how easy they are to make); Lovely Laminated Lamp Base (Put our stacked-ring construction technique to work by building this eye-catching tabletop project); North Woods Nester (Capture in wood one of nature’s most beautiful bird, 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 supper to the max with this outstanding outdoor furniture set. Dimensional lumber makes construction inexpensive and easy); 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 (Buckle up with this unique herringbone project); Lesser-Known Species (Discover a new, attractive selection of exotic woods and our sources for purchasing them) Short-Subject Features – Editor’s Angle; Talking Back; Tips From Your Shop; Ask WOOD; Wood Anecdote; Scrollsaw Design Contest; Products That Perform; Lumber-Hauling Tips; Finishing Touches
Issue: August 1994
Condition: Very Good