This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the October 2010 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Read more
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I Can Do That: Storage Bench
Keep the end of your bed organized in style. By Drew DePenning Pages: 28-29 From the April 2009 issue #175 Buy this issue now The inspiration for this “I Can Do That” storage bench was simple – I wanted it. Ever since I picked up a king-size bed at a liquidation sale, I wanted a … Read more
Tool Test: Rockler’s Answer to Clamp Storage
By Drew DePenning Page: 18 From the April 2010 issue #182 Buy this issue now Rockler’s mobile clamp rack, the Pack Rack Clamp & Storage System, is a sturdy and customizable rolling unit. The shining feature of this rack is mobility. And Rockler did not skimp when it added the high-quality polyurethane casters. Carriage bolts … Read more
I Can Do That: Factory Cart Coffee Table
This reproduction of an industrial workhorse will give you years of use in your living room.
By Drew Depenning
Pages: 24-25
From the October 2010 issue # 185
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At the turn-of-the-century, no factory existed without several industrial carts (also known as trucks) at its disposal. From hauling lumber to carrying crankshafts to serving city ice, these workhorses served many functions.
Today, many of these antique carts have been restored for another purpose – furniture.
But if you don’t have several hundred dollars (or more) to spend on a restored antique cart, you can build one that will serve for years in your living room.
Plans: Download the free SketchUp model for the Factory Cart Coffee Table.
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