The jig shown left allows you to rout a series of evenly spaced grooves for straight or dovetail splines. Cut a V-shaped notch into the face of a board, then install a 3/4-inch straight bit in your router and mount the tool in a table. Screw the jig to a miter gauge and feed it [...]

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Marking out the reeds Outline reeds on a turning blank using your lathe’s indexing head as you would mark flutes. You can use a layout jig or the tool rest. With the lathe unplugged and the indexing pin in the head, position the rest parallel to the blank and raise it so the top of [...]

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Wood TV tray tables can easily be completed over a weekend. Probably the hardest part is screwing in the slide runner. You can eliminate the hassle of not having a convenient flat surface when watching TV with this simple TV tray. TV Tray Materials List Drill No. 2 Phillips screw tip 1 24-by-16-by-1-inch wood panel [...]

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This planter can fit any size pot. Use water repellent or stain with water repellent when your job is finished to help protect your pressure treated wood from splitting, checking, and warping. PLANTER BOX MATERIALS LIST 2″ x 4″s treated lumber 1″ x 6″s treated lumber 1″ x 4″s treated lumber 6d hot-dipped galvanized or [...]

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GARDEN BENCH MATERIALS LIST Lumber to be pressure treated Southern Pine 2   2×6 @ 8′- 0″ cut to: 2 @ 17″ SIDE APRONS, shape tops and scallop bottom edge 2 @ 6″ ARMREST SUPPORT BRACKETS, shape outside curves as shown 1 @ 49″ BACKREST, shape top as shown 1 @ 40-1/2″ FRONT APRON, scallop [...]

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A sturdy high chair is definitely a must for anyone with a young child. This one, made from birch plywood, has both strength and stability — two important features to look for in a high chair. It also features a tray that’s larger than most you’ll see, with an edging to contain those inevitable spills. [...]

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Window Box Project : Fun for the family Display this easy-to-make window box on your deck or beneath a window. Colorful accent for your home or deck. Window Box Materials List One 2′ x 4′ Pre-Cut Project Panel Jigsaw, sabre saw or similar power tool with a plywood-cutting blade Wood glue Hammer Nails Sandpaper or [...]

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Christmas Sleigh Project : Festive & Fun Here’s an easy woodworking sleigh project to help put you in the Christmas spirit. Fun for everyone. Finished Size: Approximately 4′ x 2-1/2′ Christmas Sleigh Materials List 1 BC Plywood Panel, 19/32″ thickness (makes 2 sleighs) Jigsaw, sabre saw or similar power tool with plywood-cutting blade Transfer paper [...]

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ARBOR MATERIALS LIST 2 2×8 @ 7′ cut to 79″  TOP BEAMS 2 2×6 @ 5′ cut to 51″  SIDE BEAMS 4 2×4 @ 8′ cut to 93″  min. POSTS 3 2×2 @ 6′ cut to 6 36″ TOP PLANT SUPPORTS 1 2×2 @ 8′ cut to 4 19″ BRACKETS 11 1×2 @ 8* cut [...]

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The nesting box pictured here has been designed specifically for birds and allows for easy access for observation and cleaning. NESTING BOX MATERIALS LIST 23⁄32″ Plytanium™ Sanded Project Panels 24″ x 24″ precut 7⁄4″ galvanized nails or screws—approx. 20 7⁄4″ galvanized screw or nail for pivot point—2 Double-headed nail for holding door closed—1 BOX CONSTRUCTION [...]

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