 | Drill Press Indexing Blocks | | A recent project called for drilling a row of very acurrately spaced holes. To do this easily on the drill press, I came up with a simple indexing system. | | Details |
 | Auto and House Trailer Toy | | THIS type of toy is well liked among the youngsters because of the disassembly feature. The wheels are of the same design and size as those used on the Auto Toy, on page 38. Both bodies and trailer top are cut from 13/4 inch hardwood stock... | | Details |
 | Simple Barrister Bookcases | | Almost everyone likes the look of barrister bookcases. But what makes them so appealing? I think there are a number of characteristics that make the barrister design popular and enduring... | | Details |
 | Drawer Using Dovetails | | Making a drawer using half-blind dovetails is a pretty simple matter, especially if you use a dedicated half-blind dovetail jig like the Porter Cable 4112, Porter Cable 5116/7116 omnijigs, Hart Dovetail Jig, or similar dedicated half-blind dovetail jigs... | | Details |
 | Bird House | | This bird house design provides a sanctuary for small birds and gives an added unique appearance to outdoor surroundings. Also, the materials will withstand inclement weather and require little upkeep. | | Details |
 | Push Blocks for the Jointer | | When flattening boards, use a broad, flat push block. The cleated design is used in the right hand, at the board’s trailing edge, to feed the work into the cut. The padded block is used in the left hand, to keep the board from bouncing as it crosses the cutterhead. | | Details |
 | Pet Bed | | This DIY basic will provide tips on building a pet bed. A customized bed will keep your pet warm and cozy. Start by measuring your pet. Make the bed 4 inches longer than the length of your pet from head to tail and 4 inches wider than your pet’s widest point when curled up... | | Details |
 | English Style Lamp | | TURNED in walnut, this unusual lamp would be excellent made in a pair... Top section (A) and the base (E) are turned on the face plate, while section (B), (C) and (D) are doweled together and turned as one piece... | | Details |
 | Slimline Twist Pen | | The 7mm slimline twist pen is one of the simplest pens to make because of the straightline turning and ease of assembly. This article will explain through diagrams and instruction on how to turn and assemble this pen. | | Details |
 | 14 Inch Peppermill | | Draw out the design of your peppermill. Determine how tall the Peppermill Body will be, and how tall the Peppermill Top will be. | | Details |
 | Sand Box | | Notching the 4 x 4 posts for the side pieces and using 2 x 10 stock for corner braces, this box will handle all the rough and tumble play youngsters can dish out. Heavy duty landscape fabric on the bottom allows water to drain out and keeps grass and weeds from creeping in. | | Details |
 | Entertainment Center | | Here is a wall unit entertainment center large enough for a 42 inch TV. The overall dimensions are 94 inch wide 74 inch tall and 24 inch deep. The model can be modified larger or smaller to fit any TV or wall. | | Details |
 | Taper Jig and Straight Edge | | With this jig you can cut tapers or true one edge of a bowed board. The 36 in. length and 8 in. width for the base is what I used for cutting legs for a project but any length or width of base can be made to fit the job... | | Details |
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