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WOODWORKING FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE

Creatures great and small
Virginia craftsman Peter Chapman bandsaws a puzzling array of animals. His menagerie of 3-D animals includes snakes, fish, dinosaurs, and bears.


Something's fishy key ring
Try one of Peter Chapman's clever bandsaw designs.


Tales of big burls
How do wood suppliers get the beautifully figured stock they sell? Where do the biggest burls come from? What does it take to get them out of the woods? Read the strange but true adventures of one California dealer.



Secrets to clamping success
Learn the basics as we show how to clamp an edge-joined panel, a mitered frame, and a box.


Dream kitchen planner
Design an attractive, fully functional room with the cabinet dimensions and advice found here.


Woodworkers to the rescue
Your skills can help the physically disabled.


Wood profile: Western Hemlock
Use this softwood for framing and trim work.


Great ideas for your shop: Pipe-clamp pads
These wood pads fit a Pony-brand 3/4" pipe clamp, but you can adapt the design to fit other brands and sizes.

PROJECTS

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A grand entrance
As guests to your home step admiringly across the distinctive mahogany and white oak welcome mat, you'll be proud to tell them you made it yourself. But, you don't have to tell them how easy it was.


Punched-tin wall cabinet
This country-style shelving project features closed storage with tin-paneled doors.


Cold-weather cardinal
Follow our step-by-step procedure and patterns to carve this colorful songbird.


Sewing central
Make the ultimate sewing cabinet for your favorite seamstress with our complete plans.