I'm a P.K. A preacher's kid, that is. My father, who passed away a year ago, was a Lutheran pastor. Ted didn't know a lick about woodworking, but he was...
Turning Plates Got an offcut from a beautifully figured board? Turn it into a plate! Standard 3⁄4-in. wood and a shop-made chuck are all you need. By Steve Blenk The...
Buying glue by the gallon costs less, but it may not be a good investment if you use glue infrequently. After a while, leftover glue can develop a bad smell....
Even though most cordless drills are designed to stand on their own, they still fall over easily. Mine took one too many dives off the workbench. This...
Drill Press Cabinet Turn wasted space into storage space. By Jean Bartholome In my cramped little shop, every square foot counts. With that in mind I designed this cabinet to...
Tired of working on a sheet of plywood thrown over a pair of sawhorses? Had it with rolling benches that wiggle and wobble? Hate running around your shop whenever...
Folding Outfeed Table Open, it supports 8-ft. long stock. Closed, it’s as compact as your saw. By George Vondriska Roller stands are okay, but every saw really ought to...
My bench grinder is out of the way but instantly accessible, thanks to this sturdy flip-up table. It works great and it's simple to make. You'll only need a scrap...
Clamp Caddy Maneuvering pipe clamps around my shop was a pain until I dreamed up this mobile carryall. It even has room for all of my C-clamps, hand screws and...
I built the “Ultimate Crosscut Sled” featured in AW #75 (October 1999). It works great, and recently I've added an adjustable stop, which makes it even better. I thought other...
Making Cathedral Doors A complete recipe for making beautiful cathedral raised-panel doors. By George Vondriska Cathedral raised-panel doors are beautiful, but they can be intimidating to make. [...]
